No one should ever fear for the safety of a loved one placed in a nursing home. Yet across Florida, including here in Sarasota, reports of abuse and neglect in long-term care facilities continue to rise. At Dannheisser Injury Law, we are committed to standing up for those who can’t fight for themselves. Our Sarasota nursing home lawyers have spent decades holding negligent facilities accountable and recovering justice for families devastated by elder mistreatment.
If you suspect abuse or neglect in a Sarasota nursing home or assisted living facility, call us immediately at 941-365-7600, fill out the form on our website at https://dannheisserinjurylaw.com/contact/, or live chat with us directly. We’re here to help.
Recognizing the Signs of Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect
Florida Laws & Programs Protecting Nursing Home Residents
Compensation for Nursing Home Abuse
Holding Sarasota Nursing Homes Accountable
Florida’s Statute of Limitations for Nursing Home Claims
When a loved one has been abused, neglected, or mistreated in a Florida nursing home, you deserve more than just legal representation — you deserve a law firm that understands the stakes, honors your trust, and fights with purpose. At Dannheisser Injury Law, we have spent decades standing up for the most vulnerable members of our community. We are relentless advocates for elder abuse victims and their families throughout Sarasota and the Suncoast.
Here’s what sets our firm apart:
Every case starts with a conversation. When you contact Dannheisser Injury Law, you’ll speak with a team that takes the time to understand your concerns, your loved one’s condition, and the circumstances that led you to suspect abuse or neglect. We never rush or dismiss your intuition — we validate it and investigate it.
Timing is critical in nursing home abuse cases. Evidence can disappear. Witnesses may leave. Facility records can be altered. We move quickly to secure vital records, interview staff and residents, request surveillance footage, and coordinate with trusted medical experts to preserve your claim. Our rapid response approach ensures your case starts from a position of strength.
Founding attorney David Dannheisser is a veteran Florida trial lawyer with a long track record of success against negligent institutions, corporations, and insurers. We are not afraid to take on large nursing home chains or corporate defense teams — and they know it. Whether through strategic settlement or courtroom litigation, we pursue the outcome your family deserves.
Nursing home abuse cases require more than just legal strategy — they require expert insight. We work with leading geriatricians, forensic nurses, life care planners, and long-term care facility administrators to uncover what went wrong and prove how it violated the standard of care under Florida law.
We believe everyone should have access to justice — regardless of financial means. That’s why we handle all nursing home abuse cases on a contingency fee basis. You pay nothing unless and until we recover compensation for you and your family.
Florida ranks among the top states for the number of nursing home residents. With nearly 700 licensed nursing homes in the state caring for over 70,000 residents, ensuring proper oversight is critical. Unfortunately, many facilities fail to meet even the most basic standards of care.
Common signs of nursing home abuse or neglect include:
If you notice any of these warning signs, do not delay. Florida law provides strong legal remedies for nursing home abuse victims—but swift action is essential.
Florida law provides strong protections for nursing home residents — and severe penalties for facilities that violate those rights. Under Florida Statutes §400.022, every resident in a skilled nursing facility has a guaranteed “Resident Bill of Rights,” designed to preserve their safety, dignity, and quality of life.
These rights are not optional. When a nursing home violates them—whether through understaffing, failure to monitor residents, or intentional misconduct—they may be civilly liable for the harm caused.
You can read the full text of Florida’s Resident Bill of Rights here: Florida Statutes §400.022.
If you suspect a loved one is suffering from abuse or neglect in a Sarasota-area nursing home, take action immediately. In addition to contacting an attorney, there are two key ways to report nursing home abuse in Florida:
The Florida Ombudsman Program is a state-run service dedicated to advocating for residents of nursing homes and assisted living facilities. Ombudsmen investigate complaints, make unannounced visits to facilities, and help resolve issues related to resident care and rights.
File a complaint with the Ombudsman Program here:
https://ombudsman.elderaffairs.org/file-a-complaint/
Florida DCF’s Adult Protective Services investigates allegations of abuse, neglect, and exploitation of vulnerable adults, including nursing home residents.
To report suspected abuse, call the Florida Abuse Hotline at 1-800-96-ABUSE (1-800-962-2873) or file a report online:
https://www.myflfamilies.com/services/abuse/adult-protective-services
No amount of money can undo the trauma of elder abuse. But financial compensation can ease the burdens of medical bills, relocation costs, and emotional trauma—and it’s one of the most powerful tools we have to hold negligent nursing homes accountable.
At Dannheisser Injury Law, our Sarasota nursing home abuse attorneys fight for full and fair compensation in every case. Depending on the nature and extent of the harm, you or your loved one may be entitled to recover damages for:
Every case is different. The value of a claim depends on the severity of the abuse, the facility’s history, the injuries suffered, and the long-term impact on the victim’s quality of life.
At Dannheisser Injury Law, we leave no stone unturned when calculating damages. We work with trusted medical experts, financial analysts, and elder care professionals to ensure your family receives the maximum compensation allowed under Florida law.
Our legal team thoroughly investigates each case to uncover systemic issues such as understaffing, poor training, or corporate profit-driven negligence. We work with:
Medical experts
At Dannheisser Injury Law, we understand the tactics used by large corporate-owned facilities to evade responsibility. Our attorneys are experienced in cutting through red tape and building strong, evidence-backed cases for our clients.
In Florida, most nursing home abuse or neglect claims must be filed within two years from the date the incident occurred or was discovered—or should have reasonably been discovered.
There are exceptions, but time is not on your side. Preserving evidence, securing witness testimony, and initiating legal procedures is critical. If you wait too long, you may lose your right to pursue justice entirely.
If you believe your parent, grandparent, spouse, or loved one has been abused or neglected in a Sarasota nursing home or assisted living facility, we urge you to contact us without delay. You don’t have to prove anything before you call—we will listen, investigate, and act.
Call us today at 941-365-7600, use the form on our website at https://dannheisserinjurylaw.com/contact/, or live chat with us directly. Let Dannheisser Injury Law help restore dignity and justice for your loved one.
ADVINIA CARE AT VENICE
ASPIRE AT BENEVA
ASPIRE AT SARASOTA
ASPIRE AT VENICE
BAY VILLAGE OF SARASOTA
BENDERSON FAMILY SKILLED NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER
BROOKDALE PALMER RANCH SNF
CAPRI HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER
CREEKSIDE HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER
CRESCENT HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER
GLENRIDGE ON PALMER RANCH INC.
HAWTHORNE CENTER FOR REHABILITATION AND HEALING OF SARASOTA
INDIAN BEACH NURSING AND REHAB CENTER
