Registered Nurses should be doing assessments NOT LPNs.
As an attorney that handles abuse and neglect cases in nursing homes and other types of elder care housing with services, the type of staff member monitoring a resident is crucial. I have seen many examples of where a unskilled lower level nurse (such as an LPN) [...]

HOW DO I FILE A COMPLAINT AGAINST A NURSING HOME OR ASSISTED LIVING HOUSING WITH SERVICES PROVIDER
When selecting a nursing home or other long term care facility, consult additional resources to make an informed choice.  The following are resources available to view various pieces of information by provider; by consumer priorities; by health care condition; [...]

Assisted Living Lawyer Minnesota
When someone moves into a building that offers Assisted Living services they are required to sign a rental agreement or lease which covers the occupancy issues of the apartment or living space. Additionally, the resident is required to sign a Service Agreement which deals with the particular services to be provided from [...]

One of the most common type of preventable injury to residents of nursing homes and other elder care facilities is pressure ulcers which I have blogged on in the past.   One of the ways to ensure proper healing once a wound has appeared is to clean the pressure ulcer and to change the dressing frequently.  [...]