Nursing Home Abuse Attorney

Nursing home abuse and neglect are serious concerns for families entrusting their loved ones to long-term care facilities. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has recognized this issue and created a list to identify nursing homes that consistently fail to meet federal quality standards. This page will explain what this list is, how CMS compiles it, and how KBA Attorneys can help families affected by substandard care.

What Is the CMS Special Focus Facility (SFF) List?

CMS maintains the Special Focus Facility (SFF) Program, which identifies nursing homes with a history of poor compliance with federal regulations. Facilities placed on this list have been cited for repeated deficiencies in areas such as resident care, staffing, safety, and sanitation. These nursing homes face increased inspections and stricter oversight in an effort to improve conditions.

The goal of the SFF Program is to encourage facilities to make significant, lasting improvements. If they fail to do so, they risk losing Medicare and Medicaid funding or even closure.

How Does CMS Determine Which Nursing Homes Are on the List?

CMS compiles this list by analyzing health inspections, complaint investigations, staffing levels, and quality measures. Nursing homes that consistently rank among the worst-performing facilities in these areas may be designated as Special Focus Facilities.

Facilities on the SFF list are subject to:

• More frequent and rigorous inspections.
• Mandated improvement plans.
• The possibility of being removed from Medicare and Medicaid programs if they fail to correct deficiencies.

KBA Attorneys: Fighting for Victims of Nursing Home Abuse

At KBA Attorneys, we represent individuals and families affected by nursing home abuse and neglect. We understand how devastating it is to learn that a loved one has suffered in a facility that was supposed to provide care and safety.

Last year we secured a $1.5 million verdict in a Baltimore nursing home negligence trial, led by  trial counsel Reza Davani and co-counsel Lauren Henry. This is our second seven-figure victory within six months. The case involved the tragic neglect of a man, who developed a fatal Stage 4 pressure ulcer due to the facility’s failure to provide basic care. A Baltimore City jury found the nursing home liable for negligence. Our team KBA Attorneys successfully demonstrated that the facility’s failure to reposition Mr. Anderson led to his preventable and life-threatening condition.

In August 2023 we were able to secure a $9 million verdict in a nursing home bed sore case, believed to be the highest jury verdict in a nursing home case in Maryland history.

Our team has helped families pursue justice by holding negligent nursing homes accountable.  Our experience includes cases involving:

• Physical abuse
• Medical neglect
• Malnutrition and dehydration
• Falls and fractures
• Bedsores and infections

Some of our recent nursing home victories include the following:

Prince George’s County Nursing Home Abuse Attorney Trial Verdict – $10,000,000

KBA Attorneys Does it Again – Nursing Home Bedsore Jury Verdict

KBA Nursing Home Litigation Team Wins Motion to Compel Key Evidence

Results Matter – But Past Outcomes Do Not Guarantee Future Success We have successfully secured compensation for many clients, helping them get the justice they deserve. However, it is important to note that every case is unique, and past results do not guarantee similar outcomes for future cases.

How We Can Help

If your loved one resides in a nursing home on the CMS Special Focus Facility list—or if you suspect abuse or neglect—our attorneys can help you:

• Investigate the nursing home’s history of violations.
• Gather evidence of neglect or abuse.
• File a lawsuit against the responsible parties.
• Seek compensation for medical expenses, pain and suffering, and other damages.

Facilities on the CMS Special Focus Facility List

Below is a list of some of the nursing homes currently designated as Special Focus Facilities as of March 2025. If your loved one resides in one of these homes, it may be time to explore legal options.

Tremont Health Care Center Concerns (MA)

Gulf Coast Village Nursing Home – A Facility Under Scrutiny  (FL)

Aventura At Terrace View: Special Focus Facility (SFF) Designation (PA)

Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center of Tampa (FL)

Glen Brook Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center on SSF (PA)

Ridgeview Healthcare & Rehab Center: Performance and SFF Status (PA)

More Facilities With Problems

We have also written about other healthcare facilities and nursing homes with issues/concerns and lawsuits.

South Shore Medical Center Sexual Abuse Lawsuit

State Investigates Troubled South Hadley Nursing Home 

The Benjamin Nursing Home: A Year of Trouble and New Allegations

The Benjamin Nursing Home Crisis Could Result in a $5 Million Loss

Hilton Head Island Nursing Home Lawsuit

Staffing Shortages in PA Nursing Homes: When Inadequate Care Becomes Abuse

Federal Judge Blocks Biden Nursing Home Staffing Rule

North Carolina Nursing Home Abuse Attorney

At KBD Attorneys, we proudly represent victims of nursing home neglect and abuse across North Carolina, including major cities like Charlotte, Raleigh, Greensboro, Durham, Winston-Salem, Fayetteville, and beyond. If your loved one has suffered from bedsores, falls, dehydration, or emotional or physical abuse, our experienced nursing home absue attorneys are ready to help.

Our team includes lawyers licensed in North Carolina who understand the local laws and regulations affecting long-term care facilities in the state. We hold negligent nursing homes accountable—whether they’re understaffed, mismanaged, or simply failing to provide the care your loved one deserves.

KBD is committed to staying on top of important legal developments in elder care across NC. Learn more from our North Carolina blog posts:

• Nursing Home Staffing Violations in NC: What Families Should Know

• Federal Judge Blocks Biden Nursing Home Staffing Rule

Florida Nursing Home Abuse Attorneys

At KBD Attorneys, we are committed to protecting Florida’s elderly population from neglect and abuse in long-term care facilities. Our team includes attorneys licensed in Florida who represent families in Miami, Orlando, Tampa, Pensacola, Jacksonville, Fort Lauderdale, St. Petersburg, and throughout the state.

Florida is home to one of the largest senior populations in the country, making nursing home oversight especially critical. Unfortunately, far too many facilities across the state are cited for understaffing, medication errors, falls, and severe bedsores—issues that can lead to life-altering harm or even wrongful death.

Our Florida nursing home abuse attorneys understand the state’s laws and regulatory systems, and we fight aggressively to hold negligent providers accountable—whether the facility is for-profit, nonprofit, or part of a national chain.

KBD Attorneys stays up to date on major developments in Florida elder law and long-term care reform. Check out some of our Florida-specific insights:

• Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center of Tampa
• Gulf Coast Village Nursing Home – A Facility Under Scrutiny

If your loved one has suffered neglect, injury, or abuse in a Florida nursing home, don’t wait to take action. Contact a Florida nursing home abuse lawyer at KBD Attorneys for a free consultation—we’re here to help you protect your family and pursue justice.

Massachusetts Nursing Home Abuse Attorneys

Massachusetts has long been known for its world-class healthcare institutions—but not every elder care facility in the Commonwealth lives up to the state’s reputation. At KBD Attorneys, our attorneys licensed in Massachusetts represent families in Boston, Roxbury, Worcester, Springfield, Cambridge, Lowell, and across the state who are seeking justice after a loved one has been harmed in a nursing home or assisted living facility.

With an aging population and a shortage of qualified caregivers, Massachusetts nursing homes face ongoing challenges related to understaffing, neglect, and resident safety. According to data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), dozens of long-term care facilities in MA have received low ratings for quality of care—citing issues like repeated falls, untreated bedsores, medication errors, and even physical abuse.

KBD Attorneys is actively investigating and pursuing claims across Massachusetts involving:

• Nursing home neglect and abuse

• Pressure ulcer (bedsore) injuries

• Elopement and resident wandering

• Malnutrition and dehydration

• Wrongful death in elder care settings

We understand the unique laws and protections Massachusetts offers under its Residents’ Rights law (105 CMR 150.000) and other health care regulations. Our firm knows how to work with the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and other oversight bodies to uncover facility violations and fight for full accountability.

For more Massachusetts-specific insight, check out our recent blog articles:

• State Investigates Troubled South Hadley Nursing Home 

• The Benjamin Nursing Home: A Year of Trouble and New Allegations

• The Benjamin Nursing Home Crisis Could Result in a $5 Million Loss

• Tremont Health Care Center Concerns

If your loved one has suffered due to negligence or abuse in a Massachusetts nursing home, don’t wait. Contact a Massachusetts nursing home abuse attorney at KBD for a free, confidential case review. We’re here to protect your family and ensure that care facilities meet their legal and moral obligations.

Washington, D.C. Nursing Home Abuse Attorneys

In the heart of our nation’s capital, families should expect dignity and compassion for their aging loved ones. But in Washington, D.C.’s nursing homes and assisted living facilities, neglect and abuse remain persistent problems—often hidden behind closed doors. At KBD Attorneys, our attorneys licensed in the District of Columbia advocate for seniors and their families throughout D.C., including neighborhoods like Capitol Hill, Columbia Heights, Anacostia, and Georgetown.

The District’s elder care system has been under scrutiny in recent years due to repeated reports of unsafe staffing levels, serious health violations, and even wrongful deaths. D.C.’s long-term care facilities are regulated by the D.C. Department of Health (DOH) and are subject to both local elder protection laws and federal standards. When facilities fail to uphold their duty of care, the consequences can be devastating.

KBD Attorneys handles nursing home negligence and elder abuse cases in D.C. involving:

• Repeated or untreated bedsores (pressure ulcers)

• Physical or emotional abuse by staff or other residents

• Falls due to inadequate supervision

• Infections from unsanitary conditions

• Improper use of restraints or medication errors

We bring a deep understanding of D.C.’s elder law landscape, including the rights outlined in the District of Columbia Nursing Home Residents’ Bill of Rights and the protections available under 42 U.S.C. § 1983, affirmed in recent federal rulings like Talevski v. Health and Hospital Corporation. Whether your loved one lives in a nonprofit, for-profit, or government-operated facility, we fight to hold those responsible accountable.

If your loved one has suffered harm in a D.C. long-term care facility, don’t wait to take action. Contact a Washington, D.C. nursing home abuse attorney at KBD for a free consultation. We’ll guide you through the process, investigate thoroughly, and fight for justice every step of the way.

Contact Us for a Free Consultation

Nursing home abuse is unacceptable, and we are committed to fighting for the rights of victims. If you believe your loved one is suffering due to neglect or abuse, contact KBA Attorneys today for a free, confidential consultation. Our legal team is here to help you take the next steps toward justice.