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Iowa Nursing Home Faces 17 Lawsuits
19 Nov
Summary
- Care Initiatives, operating 43 Iowa nursing homes, faces 17 lawsuits.
- Allegations include neglect, elder abuse, and wrongful death of residents.
- Several cases are ongoing, while others are settled or in arbitration.
Care Initiatives, a nonprofit operating 43 nursing homes across Iowa, is confronting a significant number of legal challenges, with at least 17 wrongful-death and negligence lawsuits filed against it within the last 16 months. These suits allege serious failings in resident care, including neglect and elder abuse, which plaintiffs claim resulted in untimely deaths.
Despite Care Initiatives' consistent denial of any wrongdoing, the legal battles continue. Some cases have been resolved through out-of-court settlements, while others are still progressing through the court system or are being addressed via private arbitration. The company provides care for approximately 2,800 elderly and disabled Iowans.
Recent filings include a suit against Parkridge Specialty Care for alleged dependent adult abuse and negligence in the care of Maris Bergis, who was admitted for pneumonia recovery. Other notable lawsuits involve alleged failures in pressure sore prevention, falls, infections, and critical medical treatment delays across various Care Initiatives facilities.
