$15 Million Verdict for Staffing Fraud: Pennsylvania Nursing Homes Found Guilty

Two Pennsylvania nursing homes have been ordered to pay over $15 million in fines after a federal jury found them guilty of Medicare and Medicaid fraud. The ruling, announced in May 2025, followed a lengthy investigation and trial exposing serious staffing misrepresentations that endangered residents and violated federal law.

According to the U.S. Department of Justice and reported by HealthExec, Brighton Rehabilitation and Wellness Center and Mt. Lebanon Rehabilitation and Wellness Center falsely inflated their staffing numbers. The fraudulent reports allowed them to appear compliant with minimum staffing requirements and continue receiving federal funds under Medicare and Medicaid programs.

Nursing Home Fraud: A Danger to Residents and an Abuse of Trust

At trial, evidence showed that the two facilities reported staff members who were either not on duty or not actively providing care. Despite these shortfalls, they continued to admit new residents, knowing full well they lacked adequate staffing to deliver safe and quality care.

This failure in basic duty led to devastating consequences, including preventable injuries and violent incidents among residents. Judge Colville, who presided over the case, emphasized the severity of the fraud, calling it a “tragic set of events” that endangered vulnerable residents and misused taxpayer funds.

The jury found the facilities guilty of 10 counts of fraud after a five-week trial. Brighton was fined $12.6 million, and Mt. Lebanon was ordered to pay $2.7 million. Both facilities are owned by Comprehensive Healthcare Management Services, a for-profit company operating long-term care centers.

Holding Negligent Nursing Homes Accountable

At KBD Attorneys, we believe the safety, dignity, and wellbeing of nursing home residents must always come first. Unfortunately, this case is not isolated. Across Pennsylvania and the country, many families face the devastating consequences of nursing home abuse and neglect.

Our Pennsylvania nursing home abuse lawyers have seen firsthand what happens when facilities put profits over people. Understaffing is one of the most common—and most dangerous—forms of neglect. It leads to:

• Missed medications
• Untreated bedsores
• Falls and fractures
• Poor hygiene and malnutrition
• Physical and emotional abuse

When nursing homes fail to maintain minimum staffing, they not only risk lives—they commit fraud if they lie about it to keep federal funding. KBD Attorneys is committed to exposing this kind of misconduct.

Your Rights: Protecting Loved Ones in Nursing Homes

This case is a wake-up call. Families trust nursing homes with the care of vulnerable loved ones. When that trust is broken, the consequences can be fatal. In some cases, like the one outlined in this verdict, a lack of staff even contributed to a violent assault that went unmonitored. That is unacceptable.

If you believe a loved one is suffering from neglect or abuse in a long-term care facility, our PA nursing home abuse attorneys are here to help. We provide compassionate, aggressive representation for cases involving:

• Bedsores and pressure ulcers
• Falls and fractures
• Malnutrition and dehydration
• Wrongful death
• Emotional or physical abuse
• Sexual abuse or assault
• Financial exploitation

Why Choose KBD Attorneys?

We know what it takes to hold negligent nursing homes accountable. Our team has years of experience in complex abuse and neglect litigation. We have the resources to go toe-to-toe with large corporate care chains and their insurers.

Most importantly, we care. We fight for every client like they are family. We investigate thoroughly, build strong cases, and pursue justice in every form—from financial compensation to holding wrongdoers accountable under the law.

Our firm has helped families across Pennsylvania and in cities like Philadelphia, Montgomery and Lehigh County. We also have offices in MD, MA, NC, FL and D.C. We can handle both individual lawsuits and class-action litigation involving widespread nursing home abuse and fraud.

Stay Informed. Know the Signs. Speak Up.

KBD Attorneys is committed to keeping families informed about nursing home safety. Stories like the $15 million staffing fraud case highlight how common and how dangerous neglect can be.

We urge families to:

• Visit often and at unexpected times
• Watch for signs of neglect: weight loss, poor hygiene, unexplained injuries
• Document everything
• Ask questions about staffing and care plans
• Speak up if something doesn’t feel right

We share nursing home news like this to help you stay informed and empowered.

Bedsores, Wrongful Death & More: We Handle All Types of Nursing Home Cases

Nursing home neglect can show up in many forms. One of the most common signs is bedsores (also called pressure ulcers), which occur when a resident is left in one position too long. These are not just painful—they can lead to serious infections, hospitalization, and even death.

In the worst cases, neglect leads to wrongful death. When families lose a loved one due to preventable abuse or neglect, we help them seek justice and accountability.

Our firm is proud to represent victims and their families. Whether you need a bed sore lawyer in Pennsylvania, a wrongful death attorney, or a PA nursing home abuse lawyer, we are here for you.

Need Help? Contact a Pennsylvania Nursing Home Abuse Lawyer Today

This $15 million verdict is a powerful reminder: nursing home fraud and abuse must be stopped. At KBD Attorneys, we fight every day to make sure that happens.

If you or someone you love has been harmed in a nursing home, we are here to help. Contact us today for a free, confidential consultation.

Let us help you get the justice you deserve.