Are bed sores a sign of neglect? My mother is in long term rehab in a skilled nursing facility.

Yes, its serious. My daughter had to prove in a hearing that a sore was present when a person was transferred from the hospital. She was the nurse who examines new residents coming into rehab, top to bottom. She records everything. A presore, a sore. The family was blaming the Rehab. My daughter proved it was the Hospital.

You need to contact the DON and make sure its being taken care of by a Nursed versed in woundcare. Some of our elderly call the CNAs nurses and they aren't. Tell the DON u want and update on how the wound is progressing. Ask for pictures so u can see the progress.

Yes, where I live it is considered neglect, most especially if it has progressed beyond stage one.

My mother was in a nursing home for four years and never once had a bedsore. Better care most often prevents them

Yes, she should have been rolled every two hours.  They should have notice early sign of pre-sore when bathing, changing or toileting her.  They can be very painful