{"id":5133,"date":"2026-10-28T17:17:55","date_gmt":"2026-10-28T17:17:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kayawell.com\/blog\/?p=5133"},"modified":"2026-10-28T17:18:54","modified_gmt":"2026-10-28T17:18:54","slug":"unexplained-injuries-in-nursing-homes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kayawell.com\/blog\/unexplained-injuries-in-nursing-homes","title":{"rendered":"7 Best Steps to Take When a Nursing Home Cannot Explain an Injury"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The call comes while you&#8217;re at work. Your father has a swollen wrist. The aide thinks he may have fallen, but the nurse mentions a bedrail. Neither seems certain. When you arrive, he&#8217;s holding his hand against his chest, and nobody can tell you exactly when the swelling started.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Accidents happen, including in well-run nursing homes. What makes a situation like this troubling is the uncertainty surrounding it. Your father is hurt, the explanations don&#8217;t match, and you&#8217;re left wondering what else the staff might have missed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_86 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\r\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\r\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\r\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\r\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kayawell.com\/blog\/unexplained-injuries-in-nursing-homes\/#1_Make_Sure_the_Injury_Has_Been_Properly_Examined\" >1. Make Sure the Injury Has Been Properly Examined<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kayawell.com\/blog\/unexplained-injuries-in-nursing-homes\/#2_Ask_What_Staff_Actually_Know_Not_What_They_Think_Happened\" >2. Ask What Staff Actually Know, Not What They Think Happened<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kayawell.com\/blog\/unexplained-injuries-in-nursing-homes\/#3_Keep_a_Record_of_What_You_See\" >3. Keep a Record of What You See<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kayawell.com\/blog\/unexplained-injuries-in-nursing-homes\/#4_Look_at_the_Care_He_Was_Supposed_to_Receive\" >4. Look at the Care He Was Supposed to Receive<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kayawell.com\/blog\/unexplained-injuries-in-nursing-homes\/#5_Pay_Attention_to_Changes_That_Staff_Might_Overlook\" >5. Pay Attention to Changes That Staff Might Overlook<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kayawell.com\/blog\/unexplained-injuries-in-nursing-homes\/#6_Take_Your_Concerns_Beyond_the_Nursing_Staff\" >6. Take Your Concerns Beyond the Nursing Staff<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kayawell.com\/blog\/unexplained-injuries-in-nursing-homes\/#7_Consider_Legal_Advice_When_Questions_Remain_Unanswered\" >7. Consider Legal Advice When Questions Remain Unanswered<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kayawell.com\/blog\/unexplained-injuries-in-nursing-homes\/#A_Clear_Account_Matters\" >A Clear Account Matters<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Make_Sure_the_Injury_Has_Been_Properly_Examined\"><\/span>1. Make Sure the Injury Has Been Properly Examined<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before getting caught up in conflicting stories, find out what medical care your loved one has received.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A swollen wrist might be a sprain. It could also be broken. Has a doctor examined it? Was an X-ray ordered? If your father is still in pain, what&#8217;s being done to help?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some injuries aren&#8217;t immediately obvious. For instance, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/still-going-strong\/older-adults\/\">head injuries in older adults<\/a> can cause confusion, dizziness, or unusual sleepiness that staff might mistake for an existing condition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Don&#8217;t wait for the nursing home to explain an incident before seeking medical attention. Suspected head injuries need prompt assessment, while severe symptoms require emergency care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Ask_What_Staff_Actually_Know_Not_What_They_Think_Happened\"><\/span>2. Ask What Staff Actually Know, Not What They Think Happened<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There&#8217;s a difference between someone saying your father probably lost his balance and explaining when he was last seen walking normally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ask who discovered the injury, where your father was at the time, and whether anyone witnessed an incident. Find out when the nurse was notified and what happened afterward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You may get different answers from people who worked different shifts. That doesn&#8217;t necessarily mean anyone is hiding something. Still, if nobody can establish even a rough timeline, ask the nursing supervisor to look into it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Take notes during these conversations. Names, times, and a few direct quotes are more useful than trying to reconstruct everything from memory a week later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Keep_a_Record_of_What_You_See\"><\/span>3. Keep a Record of What You See<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Photograph the injury, with your loved one&#8217;s permission when possible. Bruises change color, swelling goes down, and cuts heal. A picture taken today may show something that isn&#8217;t visible next week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Save messages from the nursing home alongside medical reports and appointment notes. If your father starts avoiding his usual activities because of pain, write that down as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There&#8217;s no need to turn every visit into an investigation. A notebook with dates and short observations is enough to capture details that might otherwise get lost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Look_at_the_Care_He_Was_Supposed_to_Receive\"><\/span>4. Look at the Care He Was Supposed to Receive<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every resident has different needs. One person can walk independently, while another needs two staff members to help them out of bed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ask to review the care plan and injury-related records you&#8217;re authorized to access. If your father requires assistance when standing, was someone there to help him? If he&#8217;s had previous falls, what precautions were supposed to prevent another one?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pay attention to the gap between what&#8217;s written and what staff describe doing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A care plan won&#8217;t tell you exactly how an unwitnessed injury occurred. It can, however, help you understand whether the nursing home was following its own arrangements for keeping your loved one safe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Pay_Attention_to_Changes_That_Staff_Might_Overlook\"><\/span>5. Pay Attention to Changes That Staff Might Overlook<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your father may remember only part of what happened. Let him describe it without suggesting an answer. Asking, &#8220;What do you remember about yesterday afternoon?&#8221; is more useful than asking whether somebody dropped him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His behavior may offer clues as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Perhaps he used to enjoy walking to the dining room but now refuses to leave his room. Maybe he grows anxious before certain activities. Relatives familiar with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kayawell.com\/blog\/5-ways-to-improve-quality-of-life-for-seniors\">his daily routines and social activities<\/a> may be the first to notice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">None of these changes proves neglect. They&#8217;re reasons to ask more questions, particularly if unexplained injuries have happened before.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Take_Your_Concerns_Beyond_the_Nursing_Staff\"><\/span>6. Take Your Concerns Beyond the Nursing Staff<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&#8217;ve spoken with several employees and still have no clear answers, contact the administrator.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Explain your concerns about <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kayawell.com\/blog\/personal-trainer-for-the-elderly-prevent-falls\" title=\"unexplained injuries in nursing homes\">unexplained injuries in nursing homes<\/a><\/strong>, including any contradictions you&#8217;ve noticed. Ask for a written response detailing the injury, the facility&#8217;s investigation, and any precautions introduced afterward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If the answers remain unclear, you can report suspected neglect to the state agency responsible for nursing home oversight. A local Long-Term Care Ombudsman can also help residents and families address concerns about care and residents&#8217; rights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You don&#8217;t have to settle for an explanation that keeps changing. And if your loved one is in immediate danger, emergency assistance should come before any complaint process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Consider_Legal_Advice_When_Questions_Remain_Unanswered\"><\/span>7. Consider Legal Advice When Questions Remain Unanswered<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An unexplained injury doesn&#8217;t necessarily mean the nursing home was negligent. But repeated falls, missing records, or staff ignoring known risks can raise more serious concerns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For example, consider a nursing home in Chicago where a resident has suffered two unexplained falls. Her family has asked what happened several times but still doesn&#8217;t know whether staff followed her care plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In a case like this, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nursinghomelawcenter.org\/chicago-nursing-home-abuse-lawyer\/\">Chicago Nursing Home Law Center lawyers<\/a> could review the circumstances and help the family understand whether there&#8217;s a potential negligence claim.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Seeking legal advice doesn&#8217;t mean the family has decided to sue. They may simply want to know whether the nursing home failed to provide the care their loved one needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Clear_Account_Matters\"><\/span>A Clear Account Matters<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You may never find out exactly how an unwitnessed injury happened. That uncertainty can be frustrating, especially when it&#8217;s someone you love who&#8217;s been hurt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But the nursing home should still be able to explain when the injury was discovered, how staff responded, and what they&#8217;re doing to reduce the risk of it happening again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Those aren&#8217;t unreasonable questions. They&#8217;re part of making sure your loved one receives the care they depend on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The call comes while you&#8217;re at work. Your father has a swollen wrist. The aide thinks he may have fallen, but the nurse mentions a bedrail. Neither seems certain. When you arrive, he&#8217;s holding his hand against his chest, and nobody can tell you exactly when the swelling started. 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