Blog: Joshua H.K. Levy, Anapol Weiss Associate

Joshua H.K. Levy, Esq. is an associate at Anapol Weiss, where he focuses on representing victims of nursing home abuse and neglect.

When Your Loved One Leaves Their Nursing Home: Elopement from Skilled Nursing Facilities

Jul 8, 2024

With the current heat wave affecting much of the United States, including Philadelphia and many parts of Pennsylvania, staying safe from the heat is extremely important. While you may think that your loved one staying at a nursing home is safe inside, unfortunately, that is not always the case. Nursing home residents may sometimes experience “elopement” from their nursing home, encountering the dangers of the surrounding environment unassisted and unsupervised. What is Elopement? “Elopement” occurs when a...