Can I file an elder abuse lawsuit against an assisted living facility, hospital, or home health care provider, or only against nursing homes?

You can pursue legal action against any type of care facility or provider that failed in its duty to protect a vulnerable adult in South Carolina. Elder abuse and neglect are not limited to traditional nursing homes. Hughey Law Firm represents families in cases involving:
- Nursing homes and skilled nursing facilities
- Assisted living facilities and community residential care facilities
- Hospitals and inpatient rehabilitation centers
- Hospice care programs
- Home health care agencies and individual caregivers
South Carolina’s Omnibus Adult Protection Act exists to protect vulnerable adults regardless of where they receive care. When a facility, corporate owner, staffing agency, or individual caregiver breaches that duty, they can be held accountable in court. Our attorneys investigate staffing records, review medical charts, and work with healthcare experts to identify every party responsible for the harm your loved one suffered.