Nursing home mediation is defined as a structured negotiation in which a neutral third-party mediator facilitates discussions between healthcare providers, insurance representatives, patients, and legal counsel to reach a mutually agreeable resolution, which is called a settlement agreement. Unlike litigation, mediation fosters open communication and collaboration, helping parties find solutions that address legal, financial and emotional concerns. Parties control the outcome of the process, and their settlement agreement is enforceable in court, acting as a contract.

Our panel of retired judges and seasoned attorneys have settled numerous nursing home disputes throughout the multiple decades that ADR Systems has been in business. These have included:

• A matter in which a resident suffered injuries due to alleged neglect

• A matter in which a 60-year-old man was recuperating in a nursing home following heart surgery; the man suffered several falls during physical therapy resulting in a broken ankle

• A matter involving a resident alleged to have been left unattended, resulting in exposure to cold and death

Parties to nursing home disputes enjoy various advantages when they mediate their dispute at ADR Systems.

Faster Resolutions: Mediation can resolve disputes in weeks or months rather than years, reducing the time burden on plaintiffs and defendants

Cost Savings: Avoiding lengthy court battles saves money otherwise spent on legal fees, expert witness costs and administrative expenses.

Confidentiality: Unlike public court proceedings, mediation is confidential, protecting reputations and sensitive information.

Reduced Stress: Mediation fosters a collaborative rather than adversarial atmosphere, reducing emotional strain for all involved.

Greater Control: Mediation removes the uncertainty and risk associated with litigation, where outcomes can be all-or-nothing; both parties have a say in the outcome of the case rather than leaving the decision in the hands of a judge or jury.

Experienced Neutrals: ADR Systems’ panel of mediators consist of retired judges and seasoned attorneys with decades of hands-on knowledge of the disputes before them and an ardent passion for resolving them.

Mediation is a practical solution for many nursing home disputes. It is particularly beneficial when parties seek a resolution that prioritizes confidentiality, expediency and cost-effectiveness.

If you are representing clients involved in a nursing home dispute and want to pursue mediation as an alternative to litigation, explore our Find A Neutral page to review the bios of mediators with experience mediating nursing home disputes.

Submit your nursing home case through our Neutral Availability Form or Contact Form.