California Nursing Home Abuse Lawyer Blog
If your loved one lives in an Intermediate Care Facility for the Developmentally Disabled (ICF-DD) or a facility tied to a regional center in California, and you are concerned that something is wrong, take a moment to read this blog post. Signs of neglect and abuse in these settings can look like confusion, withdrawal, unexplained injuries, or a sudden change in mood. Knowing what to look for and what steps are available to take can help you protect your loved one.
What is an ICF-DD, and who lives there?
An ICF-DD is a licensed residential facility that provides health and habilitative services to people with developmental disabilities. Many residents have intellectual disabilities, autism, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, or related conditions. Some residents are nonverbal or have significant difficulty communicating pain or distress. That communication gap is exactly what makes attentive, consistent care so critical — and what makes harm so easy to miss from the outside.
