Residents' Advocacy

Kansas Residents’ Advocacy Attorney

It is a difficult and emotional decision to place a loved one in a nursing home or assisted care facility. However, it is often a fact of life and a necessity for the aging population. At the Law Office of Stacey L. Janssen, we comprehend the tension, worries, and burdens a family must endure when making such an important decision. We offer advice and counsel to help you through this difficult time.

Contact Stacey through this site to schedule an appointment regarding residents’ advocacy and long-term care placement.

Dedicated to Protecting the Elderly and Disabled

Nursing homes and assisted care facilities endure controversy and lawsuits. Therefore, they have a fleet of lawyers that ensure their interests are protected from the initial stages of creating admissions agreements through the resolution of any legal disputes that arise. The Law Office of Stacey L. Janssen offers support and advocacy to protect residents, assets, and the families of residents.

• The admissions agreement: It is important to review the admissions agreement and ensure that you understand every clause in the agreement. Although placing family members into a nursing home or assisted care facility is a very personal decision, it is also a business decision. We review the agreement, explain the agreement to you, and offer advice about signing or renegotiating the agreement.
• Residents' rights: Many people fear that they must relinquish independence and choice when entering a long term care facility. Nursing home residents and assisted living facility residents have a right to make decisions and direct their care. In addition, there are other specific rights and choices that residents may have that are often not conveyed to the individual or the family.
• Involuntary discharge: If a long term care facility wishes to discharge a resident, there is a procedure that must be followed. As an attorney who is experienced in the area of residents’ advocacy, Stacey Janssen offers experience and guidance to resolve issues respectfully. We routinely work with long term care ombudsman offices to find informal, less confrontational resolution methods to protect against unnecessary discharge.

Helping Individuals and Families for Nearly 20 Years

Many families learn about long term care facilities and staff from neighbors, friends, and loved ones. Although they mean well, it is important to have sound legal counsel to ensure your rights are fully protected. With over 19 years of legal experience, our Overland Park law firm recognizes the pitfalls that arise for residents and their families. We offer informative advice and supportive guidance to help you through this difficult time.

Contact Stacey to discuss how we can help with your residents’ advocacy issue.