Butte County
Nursing Home Abuse Lawyers
From Chico to Oroville to the rebuilding community of Paradise, Butte County seniors deserve fierce legal protection. Our former defense attorneys know how care facilities conceal abuse, and we use that insider knowledge to fight for your family across Butte County.
Elder Abuse in Butte County
Butte County spans the northern Sacramento Valley and the western Sierra Nevada foothills, encompassing the college town of Chico, the county seat of Oroville, and the resilient community of Paradise, still rebuilding after the devastating 2018 Camp Fire. Many seniors in the county relocated or were displaced by wildfire and now depend on care facilities they did not choose.
The Camp Fire displaced seniors and destroyed care homes, putting new demand on the facilities that survived. For seniors in Butte County, the combination of disaster displacement and strained infrastructure creates fertile ground for neglect and abuse.
At California Nursing Home Law, attorneys Michael Young and Thomas Wallin are committed to holding Butte County care facilities accountable. As former nursing home defense attorneys, they know how facilities respond to abuse claims, and they use that knowledge to build cases for Butte County seniors and their families.
Types of Cases We Handle in Butte County
Our attorneys represent Butte County families in all types of nursing home abuse and neglect cases:
Nursing homes in Butte County: every certified facility in the county, with its CMS star rating, inspection findings and citation history.
How to Report Elder Abuse in Butte County
If you suspect a loved one is being abused or neglected in a Butte County nursing home or care facility, it is critical to act quickly. Contact the following agencies to file a report:
- Butte County Adult Protective Services (APS)
(530) 538-7785: Report suspected abuse or neglect of elderly and dependent adults in Butte County. - California Long-Term Care Ombudsman
(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 - Butte County District Attorney
(530) 538-7411: Prosecutes criminal elder abuse cases in Butte County. Visit website
Senior Advocacy & Support Organizations
These organizations provide resources, support, and advocacy for seniors and their families in Butte County:
- Butte County Area Agency on Aging
Local agency providing senior services, nutrition programs, caregiver support, and elder abuse prevention resources for Butte County residents. - 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.
California Elder Abuse Law
California law gives nursing home residents specific legal protections. Key laws that protect Butte 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.
Communities We Serve in Butte County
Our nursing home abuse attorneys represent families in every city and community across Butte County, including: