RICHMOND, VIRGINIA NURSING HOME MAY BE CLOSED

RICHMOND, VIRGINIA NURSING HOME MAY BE CLOSED

RICHMOND, VIRGINIA NURSING HOME MAY BE CLOSED 150 150 Dan Frith

Seven Hills Health Care Center, a Richmond-owned nursing home, has lost eligibility for Medicaid and Medicare funding and may have to close, forcing residents to find new homes. The not-for-profit nursing home is operated by the Hospital Authority of Richmond, with its board of commissioners appointed by the mayor of Richmond.

It doesn’t take long to figure out why Medicare and Medicaid have decided to stop paying for care at this facility. Medicare’s Nursing Home Compare Web site reveals that between Aug. 1, 2006, and Oct. 31, 2007, investigations turned up 32 health deficiencies. The Web site notes that the average number of health deficiencies at nursing homes in the state is eight.

Bad nursing homes should be closed…goodbye Seven Hills Health Care Center!

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Dan Frith

Dan Frith has over 25 years of experience representing individuals and families in cases of medical malpractice throughout Virginia. He has been named "Best Medical Malpractice Attorney" by Roanoker Magazine and is a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum. To speak with Dan, contact him by email at dfrith@frithlawfirm.com.

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