New York Attorney General Letitia James has secured a $12 million penalty and sweeping reforms against Van Duyn Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing in Syracuse after uncovering dangerous understaffing, unsafe conditions, and preventable resident deaths. This case adds to a growing list of multimillion-dollar sanctions her office has obtained against negligent nursing home operators across New York, holding them accountable for the harm inflicted on vulnerable residents.

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Chronic understaffing in nursing homes is directly linked to resident harm, yet the system often prioritizes profit over care. This article uncovers how neglect and abuse persist in long-term care—and what families can do to protect their loved ones amid weak oversight and limited accountability.

“Oh, what a tangled web we weave, when first we practice to deceive!”(Sir Walter Scott, 1808) (Updated May 5, 2025): Several years ago, we first wrote about some of the “bad men” who own and operate nursing homes. Highlighted were numerous abuses by some of the operators of long-term care facilities – and, in particular, […]

Do our seniors matter? In New York State, the answer appears to be a resounding no. There are 606 nursing homes and skilled nursing facilities in New York. More than two-thirds (428 to be precise) have been accused of violating New York State law for the bare minimum levels of staff in these facilities. Is […]

(Updated: March 16, 2024.) Several years ago, I wrote about some of the “bad” men who are permitted to own and operate nursing homes, and questioned how this is permitted. My interest was to shed some light on those bad operators and owners who are permitted year in and year out to prey upon those […]

When visiting a family member or valued friend at a nursing home, or acting as a goodwill ambassador, there exist certain signs to watch for that indicate a lack of care. Please feel free to print this checklist as a to help you gauge warning signs. Nursing homes receive Star Ratings (5 being the highest, […]

WHEN VISITING A LOVED ONE AT A NURSING HOME

Why Do So Many Nursing Homes Rate So Poorly New York State has over 600 nursing homes. All industries and businesses require regulation and oversight. Due to their special status of protectors of our senior citizens and those vulnerable members of society, they too require a watchful eye. The federal government and each state aim […]

It Comes Down to 3 Simple Words: Staffing, Staffing, Staffing The single, most sure-fire way to improve safety in nursing homes comes down to one word: staffing. Nursing home owners and operators know this. So why are nursing homes frequently understaffed? And why do nursing home owners and operators fight any rule that would improve […]