Imperial County
Nursing Home Abuse Lawyers
Imperial Valley seniors in rural and border communities deserve the same aggressive legal representation as families in major metro areas. Our former defense attorneys fight just as hard for Imperial County families.
Elder Abuse in Imperial County
Imperial County is a rural California county. When families here choose a nursing home or assisted living community for a loved one, they deserve to know their rights.
This lack of alternatives can leave families feeling powerless when they discover abuse or neglect.
At California Nursing Home Law, attorneys Michael Young and Thomas Wallin believe that geography should never be a barrier to justice. They represent Imperial County families with the same aggressive insider-knowledge approach they bring to every case across California.
Types of Cases We Handle in Imperial County
Nursing homes in Imperial County: every certified facility in the county, with its CMS star rating, inspection findings and citation history.
How to Report Elder Abuse in Imperial County
- Imperial County Adult Protective Services (APS)
(760) 339-3220: Report suspected abuse or neglect of elderly and dependent adults. - California Long-Term Care Ombudsman
(800) 831-9505: Investigates complaints about nursing homes and assisted living. Visit website - California Department of Public Health (CDPH)
(800) 236-7510: File complaints about facility licensing violations. File online
Senior Advocacy & Support Organizations
- California Advocates for Nursing Home Reform (CANHR)
Statewide advocacy providing resources and referrals for nursing home residents. - National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA)
Federal resource center for elder abuse prevention.
California Elder Abuse Law
Elder Abuse and Dependent Adult Civil Protection Act
Welfare & Institutions Code 15600-15675. Allows elder abuse victims to recover enhanced damages.
Criminal Elder Abuse
California Penal Code Section 368. Makes it a felony to inflict unjustifiable pain or suffering on an elder.