Community-based residential facilities (CBRFs) are homes located in a community in which five or more unrelated people live. The services offered by a CBRF vary to some degree, but typically include room and board, supervision, and support services, and may include up to three hours of nursing care each week. This nursing care, however, should not be more than intermediate level nursing care. A CBRF can be very small, consisting of only five people, or rather large, consisting of as many as 257 people.
Individuals who live in CBRFs may include those with physical conditions related to aging, dementia, developmental disabilities, mental health problems, physical disabilities, traumatic brain injuries, AIDS, substance abuse problems, pregnant women, and/or terminal illnesses. The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) licenses and monitors CBRFs and ensures that they meet all state and federal regulations. CBRFs undergo biennial inspections, as well as additional inspections in response to complaints. DHS has the option of penalizing CBRFs that don’t comply with these regulations, including shutting the facility down if operating without a license, terminating employment of persons who previously had a revoked license, submitting and implementing a plan of correction, providing training, suspending, revoking, or removing a license, and appointing a monitor or receiver. All caregivers must have a background check every four years.
While these safeguards are in place to protect residents of CBRFs, there are additional steps that you still need to take in order to ensure that your loved one is safe from abuse or neglect. For instance, you or another trusted relative should visit your parent on a regular basis so that you can look for signs of abuse or neglect. You also should talk to your parent about their stay at the CBRF and take note of any complaints of abuse or neglect.
At Boller & Vaughan, we have investigated countless allegations of CBRF abuse and neglect, no matter what type of circumstances they entail. Allow us to look into the situation surrounding your case, discuss your options, and help you determine the most appropriate course of action for you and your family. Contact the Wisconsin CBRF attorneys of Boller & Vaughan, and learn how we can help.
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We live in Friendship, Wisconsin, and Boller & Vaughan came to our doorstep to discuss our mother’s wrongful death claim on a Saturday morning. Not only were we pleased with the large recovery, we were so thankful to have lawyers who were willing to explain to us every twist and turn along the way. It is great to know there is a law firm that will fight for the rights of elderly people all over Wisconsin.
Mr. Boller and Ms. Vaughan were incredible in working on my case and my daughter’s case. I was out of work and in the hospital with a new baby. Mr. Boller and Ms. Vaughan protected our rights and it was a pleasure to work with them. I hope never to be in another motor vehicle accident, however, if I am and I am injured, I will contact Boller & Vaughan immediately.
I was referred to Michelle through a friend. I have never had a better experience. It took a little over a year to get my settlement but the staff there stayed in constant contact and kept me in the loop. Oh, and Michelle actually got me MORE money than we discussed. I will refer anyone to this firm. Words cannot do justice the thanks that I have for Michelle and her staff (Mary especially) thank you guys so much!
After my husband died as a result of a motor vehicle accident, Boller & Vaughan spent countless hours talking with me, meeting with me in person, and making sure that I was okay. The drunk driver who hit us did not have any insurance, and we had to make a claim through our own insurance. Boller & Vaughan was fantastic at explaining the law to me and the handling of our claims.
After my son was injured in a daycare setting, Ms. Vaughan took the time to thoroughly investigate our case and my son’s injuries. Michele was approachable and had answers to our questions. Talking with her helped to relieve many of our anxieties.
