Every day, seniors in Fresno 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.
Fresno County is the Central Valley's largest metropolitan area, home to nearly 1 million residents — including more than 140,000 seniors aged 65 and older. With over 50 licensed skilled nursing facilities spread across urban Fresno and rural farming communities, Fresno County faces unique challenges in protecting its elderly population.
The county's agricultural economy and vast geography mean many seniors live in isolated rural communities where oversight is limited and access to quality care can be difficult. Chronic understaffing, inadequate training, and cost-cutting by facility operators put vulnerable seniors at risk — whether they live in downtown Fresno, suburban Clovis, or the small farming towns that dot the Valley.
At California Nursing Home Law, attorneys Michael Young and Thomas Wallin have spent decades fighting for elder abuse victims across the Central Valley. 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 Fresno 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 Fresno 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 Fresno County:
California provides some of the strongest legal protections for nursing home residents in the country. Key laws that protect Fresno 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 Fresno County, including: