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Expert Witness Services
Clear, defensible analysis and testimony in cases involving standards of care and regulatory compliance in long-term and post-acute care
Insurance & Risk Consulting
Claims analysis, compliance audits, directed plans of correction, incident investigation, policy and documentation review
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Who We Work With
Attorneys & Law Firms
Plaintiff and defense support, from case review to courtroom testimony.
Insurance Carriers & Risk Managers
Liability assessment and settlement guidance.
Long-Term Care Executives & Operators
Compliance improvement and investigation response.
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Steven Smyth Expert Consulting, LLC
Nursing Home Expert Witness | Licensed Administrator | Long-Term & Post-Acute Care Consultant
When litigation, insurance claims, or regulatory challenges involve nursing homes, assisted living facilities, or post-acute care providers, you need more than theory — you need the perspective of someone who has lived it.
I’m Steven Smyth, a licensed Nursing Home Administrator and long-term care expert witness with over 25 years of leadership experience in skilled nursing and healthcare operations. Throughout my career, I’ve guided facilities through inspection surveys, crisis events, internal investigations, and administrative challenges — always with a steadfast focus on care quality, regulatory compliance, and the dignity of those entrusted to our care.
Why Clients Choose Us
Proven Excellence
- 25+ years of successful leadership in skilled nursing and long-term care administration.
- Extensive case review and testimony experience, providing defensible, evidence-based opinions in complex and high-stakes matters.
Dual Perspective
- Comprehensive operational insight gained through decades of facility leadership, combined with in-depth knowledge of legal and regulatory frameworks.
- Independent, objective analyses grounded in regulatory compliance, accepted standards of care, and industry best practices.
Uncompromising Objectivity
- Ability to clarify complex operational and regulatory issues through concise, evidence-supported findings.
- Dedicated to balanced, defensible evaluations that assist counsel, insurers, and healthcare organizations in understanding the facts at issue.
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The Value of a Nursing Home Expert Witness
Engaging a nursing home expert witness is more than retaining a consultant—it’s securing an independent professional who understands how real-world facility operations intersect with legal, clinical, and regulatory standards.
With decades of leadership experience across skilled nursing, assisted living (RC/AL), and home and community-based services (HCBS), I provide clear, supportable analyses that withstand examination. My role is to clarify complexity, distill facts into actionable insights, and serve as a steady, objective presence in high-stakes environments where precision and credibility matter most.