Every day, seniors in Contra Costa County suffer abuse and neglect at the hands of those entrusted with their care. Our former defense attorneys know how facilities hide the truth — and we use that knowledge to fight for your family.
Contra Costa County is one of the East Bay's most populous counties, home to approximately 1.2 million residents — including more than 180,000 seniors aged 65 and older. With over 30 licensed skilled nursing facilities and dozens of assisted living and residential care homes, the county has a significant concentration of elder care facilities, particularly along the Walnut Creek and Concord corridor.
The suburban East Bay's reputation as a desirable retirement destination has driven rapid growth in senior living and retirement communities, especially in the Mount Diablo region. Unfortunately, this growth has also brought increased reports of nursing home abuse, neglect, and exploitation. Chronic understaffing, inadequate training, and corporate cost-cutting put vulnerable seniors at risk every day.
At California Nursing Home Law, attorneys Michael Young and Thomas Wallin have spent decades fighting for elder abuse victims across Contra Costa County. As former nursing home defense attorneys, they know exactly how facilities try to cover up abuse — and they use that insider knowledge to tear those defenses apart.
Our attorneys represent Contra Costa County families in all types of nursing home abuse and neglect cases:
If you suspect a loved one is being abused or neglected in a Contra Costa County nursing home or care facility, it is critical to act quickly. Contact the following agencies to file a report:
These organizations provide resources, support, and advocacy for seniors and their families in Contra Costa County:
California provides some of the strongest legal protections for nursing home residents in the country. Key laws that protect Contra Costa County seniors include:
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.
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 significant fines.
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.
Our nursing home abuse attorneys represent families in every city and community across Contra Costa County, including: