Yes. Advanced bedsores (Stage 3 or 4 pressure ulcers) are widely recognized by medical professionals as primary indicators of severe custodial neglect. Under California law, skilled nursing facilities are required to evaluate a resident’s skin vulnerability and execute strict turning and positioning protocols at least every two hours. When severe pressure injuries occur on a resident’s heels, hips, or lower back, it is typically direct evidence that an understaffed facility failed to provide mandatory care.
