Alameda County
Nursing Home Abuse Lawyers
Every day, seniors across the East Bay suffer abuse and neglect at the hands of those entrusted with their care. Our attorneys used to defend nursing homes, and we use that experience to fight for your family.
Elder Abuse in Alameda County
Alameda County sits in Northern California's East Bay. Skilled nursing facilities, assisted living communities and residential care homes serve seniors in communities from Oakland to the Tri-Valley.
The East Bay's senior population spans every economic spectrum, from affluent retirees in Piedmont and Pleasanton to vulnerable low-income elders in Oakland and Hayward.
At California Nursing Home Law, attorneys Michael Young and Thomas Wallin fight for elder abuse victims across Alameda County and the East Bay. As former nursing home defense attorneys, they know how facilities defend against abuse claims, and they use that insider knowledge to tear those defenses apart.
Types of Cases We Handle in Alameda County
Our attorneys represent Alameda County families in all types of nursing home abuse and neglect cases:
Nursing homes in Alameda County: every certified facility in the county, with its CMS star rating, inspection findings and citation history.
How to Report Elder Abuse in Alameda County
If you suspect a loved one is being abused or neglected in an Alameda County nursing home or care facility, it is critical to act quickly. Contact the following agencies to file a report:
- Alameda County Adult Protective Services (APS)
(510) 577-3500: Report suspected abuse or neglect of elderly and dependent adults in Alameda County. - California Long-Term Care Ombudsman, Alameda County
(800) 831-9505: Investigates complaints about nursing homes and assisted living facilities. Visit website - California Department of Public Health (CDPH), Licensing & Certification
(800) 236-7510: File complaints about facility licensing violations. File a complaint online - Alameda County Sheriff's Office
911 (emergency) or (510) 667-6880 (non-emergency): Report criminal elder abuse. - Alameda County District Attorney
(510) 272-6222: Prosecutes criminal elder abuse cases in Alameda County. Visit website
Senior Advocacy & Support Organizations
These organizations provide resources, support, and advocacy for seniors and their families in Alameda County:
- California Advocates for Nursing Home Reform (CANHR)
Statewide advocacy organization providing resources, referrals, and legislative advocacy for nursing home residents and their families. - National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA)
Federal resource center providing research, training materials, and elder abuse prevention resources. - Alameda County Area Agency on Aging
County agency providing senior services, community programs, caregiver support, and resources for older adults across the East Bay.
California Elder Abuse Law
California law gives nursing home residents specific legal protections. Key laws that protect Alameda County seniors include:
Elder Abuse and Dependent Adult Civil Protection Act
Welfare & Institutions Code 15600-15675. This landmark California statute allows elder abuse victims to recover enhanced damages, including attorney's fees and costs. It covers physical abuse, neglect, financial exploitation, abandonment, isolation, and other forms of mistreatment.
Criminal Elder Abuse
California Penal Code Section 368. Makes it a felony to inflict unjustifiable physical pain or mental suffering on an elder or dependent adult. Violations can result in imprisonment and fines.
Patients' Bill of Rights
Health & Safety Code 1599. Guarantees nursing home residents fundamental rights including dignity, privacy, freedom from abuse, adequate medical care, and the right to voice grievances without retaliation.
Cities We Serve in Alameda County
Our nursing home abuse attorneys represent families in every city and community across Alameda County, including: