When a loved one needs nursing home care, families are often under extreme pressure. A hospital discharge is looming. A bed has opened up. Paperwork is shoved across a desk
Why Georgia’s 2026 Staffing Shortage Is Putting Augusta Nursing Home Residents at Risk
Families in Augusta and across the Central Savannah River Area (CSRA) trust nursing homes to provide safe, attentive care for their loved ones. But in 2026, that trust is being
Savannah Nursing Home Safety Ratings: How to Check for a History of Neglect
Choosing a nursing home for a loved one is never easy. In Savannah and throughout Chatham County, families are often forced to make decisions quickly—sometimes after a hospitalization, a fall,
Are “Granny Cams” Legal in Georgia Nursing Homes? What Families Need to Know in 2026
When a loved one moves into a nursing home, families expect safety, dignity, and compassionate care. But when unexplained bruises appear, medications don’t seem right, or a normally talkative parent
Georgia Bedsore Lawsuits: Settlement Factors and Timeline
Pressure sores — commonly called bedsores — are one of the most alarming signs of nursing home neglect. When bedsores progress to Stage 3 or Stage 4, they often reflect
What is the Average Nursing Home Wrongful Death Settlement in Georgia?
When a loved one dies due to nursing home neglect or abuse in Georgia, surviving family members may be entitled to pursue a wrongful death claim against the facility. One
5 Signs of Medication Errors in Atlanta Nursing Homes (And Why They Happen)
As a dedicated Atlanta nursing home abuse lawyer at Holbert Law, we’ve witnessed the heartbreaking consequences of medication mistakes in nursing homes across Georgia. One of the most insidious culprits?
New Georgia Nursing Home Staffing Rules in 2025: What Families Need to Know
As a leading Georgia nursing home abuse lawyer, Holbert Law has seen firsthand how staffing issues in long-term care facilities can lead to devastating outcomes for vulnerable residents. In recent
Assisted Living vs. Nursing Home: Understanding the Different Standards of Care in Georgia
As Georgia’s senior population surges toward 2 million by 2030, families face pivotal choices in long-term care: assisted living or nursing homes? These options, while both vital for elder support,
The Dangers of Bedsores (Pressure Ulcers) and How They Prove Neglect
In Georgia’s nursing homes, where families place their trust in caregivers to protect frail loved ones, bedsores—also known as pressure ulcers—emerge as a silent but devastating sign of neglect. These