Kern County
Nursing Home Abuse Lawyers
Bakersfield and Kern County families deserve fierce advocates when nursing homes fail their loved ones. Our former defense attorneys bring insider knowledge to every case.
Elder Abuse in Kern County
Bakersfield is Kern County's economic hub. Seniors across the county rely on local care facilities for their daily needs.
Kern County faces unique challenges in elder care. The region's agricultural economy and geographic isolation from major metro areas contribute to staffing difficulties at nursing homes and assisted living facilities.
At California Nursing Home Law, attorneys Michael Young and Thomas Wallin understand the pressures facing Kern County facilities, and they know that those pressures are never an excuse for harming residents. Their insider defense experience helps Kern County families build their cases.
Types of Cases We Handle in Kern County
Nursing homes in Kern County: every certified facility in the county, with its CMS star rating, inspection findings and citation history.
How to Report Elder Abuse in Kern County
- Kern County Adult Protective Services (APS)
(661) 631-6011: Report suspected abuse or neglect of elderly and dependent adults. - California Long-Term Care Ombudsman
(800) 831-9505: Investigates complaints about nursing homes. 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. - Kern County Aging & Adult Services
County agency providing senior services, meals, and elder abuse prevention. - 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.