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The other posters are absolutely right to be concerned. Pressure ulcers sound like the culprit here. They are a serious issue for older individuals who have thinner skin and spend a great deal of time sitting in a chair or wheelchair or lying in bed.
Scabies can also be a problem in long-term care facilities, but I would hope the nursing home would immediately recognize and address this since the parasitic mites can easily spread to other residents, their visitors and employees.
Regardless of the underlying cause, open sores render patients extremely vulnerable to infection. I would heed the other posters' advice and either seek another professional opinion or demand reevaluation and action from the nursing home staff as soon as possible.
Below are two articles to help you better determine what may be causing your mother's wounds. A bit of research and additional knowledge can also make it easier to stand your ground when it comes to speaking with doctors, nurses and other staff. (Some tend to listen a little bit better once they realize you know what you're talking about!)
What Caregivers Need to Know About Bed Sores
https://www.agingcare.com/articles/What-Caregivers-Need-to-Know-About-Bed-Sores-203147.htm
Scabies: A Common Occurrence in Extended-Care Facilities
https://www.agingcare.com/articles/Scabies-A-Common-Occurrence-in-Extended-Care-Facilities-188246.htm
Good luck to you and your mother, millerteresa.
Skin breaks like these in the elderly can lead to cellulitis, sepsis and death. Please take this seriously.
As we age, our skin becomes very thin and fragile. Skin care is very important, but staff in SNFs rarely have time for this. The rest of us can help protect our loved ones with hydrating skin lotion and making sure our loved ones are drinking fluids themselves. For what you describe, you need an assessment and professional treatment, likely some type of air mattress, sheep skin mats and special foot wear, repositioning and a prescription cream. I'd urge you to get on this project now.
There are various methods to take the pressure off, special cushions for her chair and making sure she move or is repositioned often being the most basic.