No. Long-term care operations often try to excuse a severe injury by blaming a senior’s advanced age, brittle bones, or cognitive decline. However, California regulations mandate that nursing homes perform comprehensive fall-risk assessments for every resident upon admission. The facility must then implement tailored interventions—such as low-set beds, specialized floor mats, and physical supervision during transfers. If a facility fails to deploy these safeguards and a resident suffers a preventable fracture, the facility is legally liable.
