Arizona Nursing Home Abuse Lawyer

If you suspect your loved one has experienced abuse or neglect in an Arizona nursing home, our experienced Arizona nursing home abuse lawyers can help you get justice and compensation. Contact us today for a free consultation.

Cases We Handle

Nursing Home Infections, Falls & Fractures, Unexplained Broken Bones, Bedsores/Pressure Sores, Sepsis, Medication Errors/Overmedication, Unauthorized Use of Restraints, Wheelchair Transfer Injuries, Elderly Wandering & Elopement, Elderly Sexual Assault & Abuse, Dehydration & Malnutrition, Poor Hygiene, Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs), Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs), Amputation, Choking Deaths, Wrongful Death, Financial Elder Abuse, and more.

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We have extensive experience suing the following facilities: Nursing Homes, Assisted Living Facilities, Memory Care Facilities, Adult Day Care Centers, and more.

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Table of Contents:

Our Attorneys Stand Up for Arizona’s Most Vulnerable Residents
Testimonials from Families We’ve Helped
We Are Here To Help You Get Justice for All Types of Nursing Home Abuse
Who Is Responsible for Abuse and Neglect in Arizona Nursing Homes?
Patients’ Rights in Arizona Long-Term Care Facilities
Widespread Nursing Home Abuse in Arizona
Significant Compensation Is Available for People Injured in Arizona Nursing Homes
What the Nursing Home Abuse Lawsuit Process Looks Like
Is There a Time Limit for Filing an Arizona Nursing Home Abuse Claim?
Let Our Elder Abuse Attorneys in Arizona Fight for You
Meet Our Arizona Attorneys

Nursing home abuse victimizes vulnerable adults throughout the country, including in Arizona. As one of the leading elder abuse law firms in the United States, we have seen firsthand how devastating nursing home abuse and neglect are to the victims and their families.

If your loved one has required hospital care since entering the nursing home, it could be a red flag for abuse, particularly if the nursing home has failed to notify you. In addition, unexplained bruises, bedsores, or changes in your loved one’s personality or hygiene are often warning signs of abuse or neglect.

Our knowledgeable elder abuse attorneys can investigate your loved one’s care and help you pursue justice and compensation for abuse and neglect—call (888) 887-9777 for a free case evaluation.

Our Attorneys Stand Up for Arizona’s Most Vulnerable Residents

We are a nationally recognized elder abuse law firm with over 75 years of combined experience standing up to nursing homes and other facilities on behalf of elderly and dependent adults. Our attorneys have recovered over $200 million in compensation for victims of nursing home abuse and neglect since 2008.

Nursing homes rarely take responsibility for abuse or neglect. They deny it, blame the victim’s age or medical status, minimize the injuries, or use stall tactics as roadblocks. It takes in-depth medical knowledge, financial resources, and determination to prove a nursing home abuse claim and obtain fair compensation. We are proven trial lawyers who aren’t intimidated by large corporations. Nursing home abuse is all we do. Therefore, our depth of experience allows us to handle cases with an extreme efficiency that other law firms cannot provide.

We don’t take lightly the trust you put in our firm when you choose us. We founded Lanzone Morgan, LLP, to give a voice to vulnerable adults who cannot speak for themselves. Founding partner James Morgan dedicated his career to elderly abuse for over two decades before co-founding our firm with Anthony Lanzone.

“Lanzone Morgan, LLP, is one of the leading elder abuse law firms in the United States. We litigate elder and nursing home abuse cases on behalf of elderly or dependent adults and their families to protect their rights. We help those suffering from abuse by caretakers, nursing homes, and other facilities because every life deserves dignity. Call Lanzone Morgan for a free consultation so we can put an end to abuse and neglect for you and your family.”

Anthony Lanzone, Founding Partner

Testimonials from Families We've Helped

We treat each client like family, representing them with passion, precision, and perseverance. When you come to us, you will receive emotional support, counseling, and assistance for your entire family.

Client testimonials like the following reflect the hard work and dedication we bring to every case:

“I contacted Lanzone Morgan, LLP, regarding the neglect suffered by my mother at a rehabilitation facility. My initial contact was with Emily. She is very professional and compassionate. I immediately felt I was in the right place. She took the time to listen and made me feel that the number one priority was my mother and seeking justice for her. This was confirmed by Mr. Morgan, not only is he very knowledgeable, but he took a human approach to our case and allowed us to make the best decision for my mother. I highly recommend their services. They will protect the interests of your loved one."

"Learning that my mother was dying of Alzheimer's was devastating on its own. The emotional toll of the disease, treatment costs, and learning who to trust with her care was exhausting. When that trust was breached by a memory care facility, resulting in her death, I hired Lanzone Morgan to ensure that my mother's memory would not be marred by one facility's negligence. This firm was empathetic, informative, and patient with my family and me during the entire litigation. With their help, we received a fair settlement from the memory care facility and, most importantly, brought us a sense of justice and peace and brought dignity to my mother's life and our memory of her."

"The dedication & professionalism of Lanzone Morgan, LLP, helped us through a very difficult time. As a result of their expertise, our cases were resolved favorably & a wonderful relationship with our family continues to stay connected. Atty's Lanzone & Morgan & their staff came highly recommended, and I invite anyone experiencing issues with possible elderly abuse/neglect in a nursing facility to contact their office. On behalf of my family, thank you!"

We Are Here To Help You Get Justice for All Types of Nursing Home Abuse

Nursing home abuse takes on multiple forms, including physical, verbal, sexual, and financial abuse and neglect. It always causes harm and is never justifiable.

We have decades of experience handling cases involving all types of nursing home abuse injuries, including the following:

Bedsores: Painful pressure ulcers that can lead to infections, a reduced quality of life, and death
Poor hygiene: Failure to provide prompt personal care
Falls: A common cause of broken bones and head injuries in nursing homes
Broken bones: Broken hips, wrists, arms, ankles, and other bones, often from falls
Infections: Contagious conditions, such as Staph, urinary tract, and skin infections, often from inadequate infection control
Sepsis: The body’s overreaction to an infection, often leading to organ failure and death
Sexually transmitted infections: Infections that can only be transmitted through sexual contact, which often point to sexual abuse
Dehydration: Inadequate fluid intake
Malnutrition: Lack of proper nutrition, often leading to rapid weight loss and infections
Subdural hematomas: Bleeding between the brain and its outer membrane, often from falls or physical assaults
Wandering and elopement: Leaving the facility without supervision
Overmedication: Unnecessary medications, often as chemical restraints for the convenience of staff

Who Is Responsible for Abuse and Neglect in Arizona Nursing Homes?

Depending on the circumstances, caregivers, the nursing home’s staff and administrators, and the facility’s operators may be liable for all types of abuse and neglect. Those potentially liable include the following parties:

Doctors
Nurses
Certified nursing assistants
Pharmacists
Therapists
Administrators
Vendors
Contractors
Nursing homes
Assisted Living Facilities

During our comprehensive case investigations, we often find multiple parties are liable. Holding every party accountable is a critical step in maximizing your compensation.

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Get started on your path to justice with Lanzone Morgan, LLP. With 75+ years of experience, we have a proven track record of holding nursing homes accountable.

Patients’ Rights in Arizona Long-Term Care Facilities

A nursing home should be a safe, home-like environment where your loved one enjoys a dignified existence. The United States Nursing Home Reform Act, U.S. Code of Federal Regulations §483.10, and Arizona Administrative Code § R9-10-2211 give nursing home residents the following rights:

To be treated with dignity and respect
To receive quality care, treatment, and services that enhance your quality of life and promote independence
To designate a family member or other representative to make decisions on your behalf
To control your schedule and daily activities
To participate in care planning, give informed consent for treatment, and refuse treatment
To receive food that meets your nutritional needs and preferences
To live in a safe environment free of all forms of abuse
To manage your affairs and have reasonable protection from theft of property
To be free of physical or chemical restraints except when medically necessary

Nursing homes have a duty to inform residents and family members of their rights and allow them to exercise their rights without interference or retaliation. We often find that residents and families are unaware of their rights. We are here to advise you of your rights and defend them when the nursing home violates them.

Widespread Nursing Home Abuse in Arizona

If you are worried your loved one may experience abuse or neglect in a nursing home, your concerns are reasonable. Adult Protective Services in Arizona reports having received 37,305 elder abuse allegations in 2023. The Arizona Department of Health Services is responsible for investigating nursing home abuse and neglect, but it has received criticism for failing to investigate abuse allegations in a timely manner.

In 2024, Governor Katie Hobbs signed H.B. 2764 into law. The measure requires certification for nursing homes and assisted living facilities that provide enhanced memory care services. It also enhances oversight and raises the maximum penalty for violations of health and safety regulations.

While we applaud these measures, they do not go far enough to curtail elder and dependent adult abuse in the state. Horrific stories about abuse in Arizona nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and care facilities continue to make the headlines.

Recent Headlines About Arizona Elder and Dependent Adult Abuse

Fatal Bedsores from Nursing Home Negligence

According to an AZ Central report, a resident with dementia was found face-down at Sun West Choice Health and Rehab in Sun City West with a horrific bedsore. Ensign Group, which owns this facility and approximately 30 percent of all Arizona nursing homes, has a history of understaffing, which puts residents at risk of abuse and neglect. It also uses arbitration agreements with secrecy clauses. Attorney General Kris Mayes is suing to ban such clauses, having prevailed in similar cases.

Felony Sexual Assault in an Assisted Living Facility

Fox 10 Phoenix reported that Gabriel Garcia, a former medication technician at Scottsdale Village Square, was arrested for felony sexual assault and emotional abuse of a resident with Alzheimer’s. The charges came after the victim’s son observed the abuse on video. The Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office is also investigating Garcia for sexually abusing residents at Fountain Hills Post Acute.

Sexual Assault of a Dependent Adult and Care Facility Negligence

A nurse received a 10-year prison sentence in 2021 for sexually assaulting a resident at Hacienda HealthCare, an intermediate care facility for adults with intellectual disabilities. The victim, who has severe cognitive, motor, and vision impairments, became pregnant with the attacker’s child, but the facility failed to notice until she gave birth. Staff had reduced her feeding tube intake in response to weight gain, so she gave birth dehydrated. The family sued and won settlements from the state and the doctor totaling $22.5 million. The facility has since closed its doors.

Health and Safety Violations at Arizona Nursing Homes

In the last year alone, nine of Arizona’s 141 Medicare-certified nursing homes received citations for serious deficiencies. Twenty-three have been cited for abuse-related deficiencies during the last year. Six had deficiencies serious enough to result in payment suspensions, and 106 received citations for infection-related deficiencies.

Rehab at Scottsdale Village Square

Rehab at Scottsdale Village Square has a red hand icon next to its name on Medicare’s website, indicating that it is one of the 23 Arizona nursing homes recently cited for abuse. Recent inspection results show that Rehab at Scottsdale Village Square has failed to effectively manage resident behavior to protect their safety. Inspectors found multiple instances of residents with dementia wandering off the grounds of the facility and becoming lost in the community. This facility has also failed to protect residents from violent attacks by other residents.

On August 1, 2024, state inspectors identified conditions of “Immediate Jeopardy” and “Substandard Quality of Care” after finding that the facility failed to protect a resident with dementia from sexual and physical abuse by staff or investigate it. The facility also allowed the perpetrator to continue working there.

Winslow Campus of Care

State inspectors cited Winslow Campus of Care for putting residents in immediate jeopardy and providing substandard care in October 2024 when staff failed to offer life-saving measures to an unresponsive resident. Staff told inspectors that a nurse found the resident not breathing and without a pulse. The resident was a full code, but the nurse failed to attempt CPR or call emergency medical services. The resident died.

In the last three years, this facility has had 51 complaint inspections resulting in citations. Many of these complaints are related to resident-on-resident violence. Winslow Campus of Care received citations on the following dates for failing to prevent residents with known aggressive tendencies from attacking others:

March 3, 2025
February 20, 2025
January 31, 2025
October 25, 2024

Sierra Winds

In a January 2024 inspection, inspectors found that Sierra Winds in Peoria put residents in immediate jeopardy and provided substandard care. The facility received a citation for failing to ensure the facility was free of hazards and failing to provide adequate supervision to prevent accidents. According to the report, inspectors found dangerous water temperatures exceeding 120 degrees Fahrenheit in 17 resident rooms, which could have caused serious burn injuries. The facility also failed to prevent a resident from falling and suffering a fracture.

In March 2023, inspectors learned through a review of a resident’s records that the facility failed to prevent a bedsore and allowed it to progress.

Life Care Center of Paradise Valley

Life Care Centers of America is one of the largest nursing home operators in the nation, with more than 220 facilities across the country. It is notorious for understaffing and negligence. This wealthy corporation owns Life Care Center of Paradise Valley, located in Phoenix, which has had 11 health citations in the last year and 24 complaints in the last three years that resulted in citations.

Citations against Life Care Center of Paradise Valley include the following:

Failure to prevent bedsores from developing and worsening due to insufficient staff
Failure to provide appropriate respiratory care to a resident with advanced chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder
Failure to protect a resident from verbal abuse and threats of violence by a fellow resident with a known history of aggressive behavior
Failure to protect residents from all forms of abuse and report it in a timely manner

Life Care Center of Tucson

Life Care Center of Tucson has received 10 citations in the past year, and five complaints in the last three years have resulted in citations. This facility had a power outage just before its health inspection on July 17, 2024. Inspectors found that the facility was unprepared. The report states that the facility’s emergency backup systems were non-operational. Emergency lights, fire suppression equipment, and alarms were not functional. Resident rooms were hot, with wall temperatures exceeding 87 degrees Fahrenheit.

Life Care Center of Tucson has also received citations for unsafe building conditions. Food was stored at unsafe temperatures, and building maintenance was dismal. Inspectors also found the following:

A missing doorframe
Peeling paint
Multiple sharp gouges on handrails throughout the facility.

In addition, this facility failed to provide staff training in abuse, resident rights, infection control, dementia training, and emergency preparedness.

Palm Valley Post Acute

In November 2023, state inspectors discovered that Palm Valley Post Acute in Goodyear failed to investigate and timely report allegations of ongoing sexual abuse of a resident by a CNA. According to the inspection report, the facility covered it up, intimidated anyone who attempted to report it, and allowed the alleged perpetrator to continue working until state inspectors forced the facility to terminate him.

The resident told inspectors the CNA raped her 15-20 times. She stated that when she tried to report the rape, the operations director told her to follow the chain of command and refused to speak to her. A male resident told inspectors he was present when this occurred and that he helped her report the assaults to the police. The victim also told inspectors that the facility kept discharging residents who reported the rapes.

Palm Valley Post Acute has received 27 citations in the last 12 months and 23 complaints resulting in citations.

Special Focus Facilities in Arizona

A Special Focus Facility is a nursing home selected by the Department of Health Services for heightened supervision due to a longstanding history of deficiencies and quality concerns. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services monitor these facilities with heightened supervision and enforcement.

Palm Valley Post Acute in Goodyear is currently Arizona’s only Special Focus Facility. The Department of Health Services selects facilities from the candidates’ list to become Special Focus Facilities based on a point system based on the number of deficiencies and their severity. Selected facilities become candidates and may become Special Focus Facilities as slots become open. Special Focus Facilities can lose their Medicare certification if they fail to improve. The following nursing homes in Arizona are on the Special Focus Facility candidate list:

Dr Guy Gorman Senior Care Home in Chinle
Haven of Sedona
Rehab at Scottsdale Village Square
Rim Country Health & Retirement Community in Payson
Winslow Campus of Care in Winslow

Significant Compensation Is Available for People Injured in Arizona Nursing Homes

You or your loved one may be entitled to economic and non-economic damages for nursing home abuse injuries. Economic damages compensate for financial losses, such as your loved one’s medical expenses and therapy costs. Non-economic damages cover the more subjective impacts on your loved one’s life, such as pain and suffering, humiliation, loss of society, loss of bodily functions, and emotional distress.

If your loved one has died from nursing home abuse, you may be entitled to the following economic and non-economic damages:

Funeral expenses
Your loved one’s medical expenses
Loss of inheritance
Loss of estate value
Loss of parental guidance
Loss of love and affection
Your loved one’s pain and suffering

You may also be eligible for punitive damages if you prove the defendants acted intentionally, maliciously, or outrageously.

How Much Is My Arizona Nursing Home Abuse Case Worth?

Unlike many states, Arizona imposes no limits on damages in nursing home abuse cases. The amount you recover depends on the cost of your loved one’s medical care stemming from the abuse, the nature and severity of the injuries, the degree of pain and suffering, the effects on their quality of life, the recovery time, and the future costs of the injury.

The skill of your attorney and the strength of your evidence greatly influence your recovery. Since nursing homes almost always fight claims, you could receive significantly less than you deserve without a knowledgeable and experienced nursing home neglect lawyer on your side.

At Lanzone Morgan, LLP, we have a proven track record of holding nursing homes accountable. See examples of our case results below:

$3 million settlement for a dependent adult who developed a coccyx bed sore at a nursing home
$2.3 million verdict for a nursing home resident who suffered permanent injuries from multiple falls
$1.2 million settlement for the family of a nursing home resident who starved to death
$1.1 million settlement for the family of a nursing home resident who acquired a bedsore that led to her death

What the Nursing Home Abuse Lawsuit Process Looks Like

When you contact our nursing home injury lawyers in Arizona, we will schedule a free consultation to listen to your story and determine how we can help. Once we accept your case, it will generally go through the following stages:

Investigation: We will interview witnesses, review medical records, speak with experts, and review the nursing home’s staffing levels, policies, and procedures.
Demand letter: We will calculate the damages and send a demand letter to all the responsible parties demanding full compensation.
Settlement Negotiations: We will negotiate for a settlement that reflects your damages and refuse to accept less.
Expert Opinion: We will obtain a written opinion from a qualified medical expert stating that you have a valid claim as required by Arizona Revised Statutes §12-2602, so we can file a lawsuit.
File a Lawsuit and Litigate Your Case. Our proven trial lawyers will file a nursing home abuse lawsuit, handle all the legal details, and prepare your case for trial.
Trial. If the responsible parties refuse to settle for fair compensation, we will present the most compelling case possible to a jury. The jury will determine whether the defendants are liable and for what amount.

We provide compassionate support and guidance through every step of the process.

Is There a Time Limit for Filing an Arizona Nursing Home Abuse Claim?

Under Arizona’s statute of limitations, nursing home abuse claims generally must be filed within two years of the incident date. If the harm is not immediately apparent, the case must be filed within two years of when the abuse is or reasonably should have been discovered. In wrongful death claims, the deadline is generally two years from the date of death.

Determining how the statute of limitations applies requires a detailed analysis by a knowledgeable attorney familiar with Arizona nursing home abuse cases. If you suspect your loved one has been abused or neglected, consult an experienced Arizona nursing home abuse attorney immediately to ensure you file your case on time.

Let Our Elder Abuse Attorneys in Arizona Fight for You

Our Arizona nursing home abuse lawyers are dedicated to championing the cause of those who suffer abuse or neglect in Arizona nursing homes. With over 75 years of proven experience and over $200 million in compensation recovered, you can count on us to get you the compensation you and your loved one deserve.

Start the path to justice today—call (888) 887-9777 or contact us online for a free consultation.