--- title: "One Woman’s Fight Against Nursing Home Abuse in Florida" url: "https://www.nursinghomeabusecenter.com/blog/one-woman-fights-against-nursing-home-abuse-in-florida/" description: "After her mother suffered sexual abuse in a Florida nursing home, one woman is fighting for cameras as added safety efforts. Read her story." --- **Blog** **Nursing Home Abuse Center Blog** 2 Min Read Posted on [April 12, 2024](https://www.nursinghomeabusecenter.com/blog/one-woman-fights-against-nursing-home-abuse-in-florida/) # Woman Fights to Prevent Nursing Home Abuse in Florida After Mother’s Sexual Assault After her 86-year-old mother suffered serious [nursing home abuse](https://www.nursinghomeabusecenter.com/nursing-home-abuse/) in Florida, a woman named Stephanie is advocating for cameras and other protective measures. Stephanie hopes these efforts will help prevent abuse for the more than 1 million nursing home residents across the nation. Learn about her mother’s story and how it has fueled her fight against abuse. If a family member has suffered nursing home abuse, you may be able to take legal action. Learn how we can help with a **[free case review](https://www.nursinghomeabusecenter.com/legal-case-review/)** right now. ## The Devastating Story of Nursing Home Abuse in Florida Stephanie’s mother, Janet, stayed at a Florida nursing home for less than one month in 2021. Janet was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s nearly a decade prior, so Stephanie hoped to install a camera in her mother’s room to help monitor her care. However, her request for a camera was denied. So when Stephanie found bruises on her mother’s head, arms, and other parts of her body, she couldn’t find any answers. Janet was unable to remember the reason for the bruising, and the facility claimed Janet’s bruises were a result of a fall. However, a pelvic exam later revealed that Janet’s bruising may have been the result of [sexual abuse](https://www.nursinghomeabusecenter.com/elder-abuse/types/sexual-abuse/) — not a fall. Shortly after the incident, Stephanie transferred her mother to another Florida nursing home that allowed cameras. She also took steps to file a [nursing home abuse lawsuit](https://www.nursinghomeabusecenter.com/legal/lawsuit/) against the facility responsible. ## Fighting to Prevent Florida Nursing Home Abuse Stories of nursing home abuse are sadly common. To make matters worse, abuse, especially sexual abuse, **often goes unreported**. Stephanie believes that allowing cameras would improve transparency and accountability for nursing home staff responsible for abuse throughout the state. > “Too often when we prosecute a nursing negligence case here in Florida, the records are either suspiciously silent as to what happened to the resident, or they directly contradict what other records state.” > > **– [Florida Nursing Home Abuse Attorney](https://www.nursinghomeabusecenter.com/legal/lawyer/florida/)** Installing cameras in resident rooms not only allows families to document and report abuse but also helps prevent it by making staff aware they are being monitored. Other states, including [Illinois](https://www.nursinghomeabusecenter.com/legal/lawyer/illinois/), allow cameras to be installed, giving families the right to peace of mind for their loved ones. For these reasons, Stephanie has continued to fight for changes in Florida laws, even after her mother passed in 2022. ## Get Help From a Florida Nursing Home Abuse Lawyer If someone you love has suffered nursing home abuse, our team may be able to connect you with [nursing home abuse lawyers](https://www.nursinghomeabusecenter.com/legal/lawyer/) who are ready to fight for your family. The skilled nursing home abuse attorneys in our network have the experience needed to build a strong case. In fact, our legal partners have secured **over $337 million** for families affected by nursing home abuse across the nation. By pursuing legal action, you are holding dangerous facilities accountable and possibly even preventing others from experiencing similar abuse. Get started by calling [(855) 264-6310](tel:+18552646310) or getting a [**free case review**](https://www.nursinghomeabusecenter.com/legal-case-review/) right now. Posted in [Nursing Home Abuse](https://www.nursinghomeabusecenter.com/blog/category/nursing-home-abuse/)Tagged [Sexual Abuse in Nursing Homes](https://www.nursinghomeabusecenter.com/blog/tag/sexual-abuse-in-nursing-homes/) **Nursing Home Abuse Support Team**Last modified: January 23, 2025 **Reviewed by:**__[Julie Rivers, MBA, CSA](https://www.nursinghomeabusecenter.com/contributors/julie-rivers-mba/ "Julie Rivers, MBA, CSA")__ Eldercare Advocate & Certified Senior Advisor - Fact-Checked - Editor Julie Rivers is an eldercare advocate with over 25 years of experience focused on nursing home resident safety. She began as a case manager at a nursing home law firm, working with families in crisis. She is a Certified Senior Advisor and also cared for her mother through Alzheimer’s. Her business training deepens her understanding of how for-profit facilities operate. **Written by:**__[The Nursing Home Abuse Center Team](https://www.nursinghomeabusecenter.com/about/ "The Nursing Home Abuse Center Team")__ The Nursing Home Abuse Center (NHAC) was founded to bring justice to those affected by nursing home and elder abuse. Our mission is to educate and empower victims of abuse and their families to take a stand against this unlawful mistreatment. We work to return dignity back to those who have been broken down by nursing home abuse and neglect. View Sources 1. Herald Tribune. (2024, January). “‘Cameras now’: Bradenton woman fights for cameras to prevent elder abuse in Florida.” Retrieved April 12, 2024, from