Lassen County
Nursing Home Abuse Lawyers
In the shadow of Lassen Peak and across the high desert of northeastern California, seniors in care facilities deserve vigilant legal protection. Our former defense attorneys understand how remote facilities evade accountability, and we fight tirelessly for families in Susanville and across Lassen County.
Elder Abuse in Lassen County
Lassen County occupies a vast stretch of northeastern California, a rugged landscape of volcanic terrain, pine forests, and high desert plateaus. The county is named after Lassen Peak. Susanville is the county seat and main population center, while communities like Janesville, Westwood, and Herlong are spread across wide stretches of sparsely populated terrain.
The county's remote location can put long distances between seniors in care and the families who visit them. When families live far away, neglect and abuse can go unnoticed.
At California Nursing Home Law, attorneys Michael Young and Thomas Wallin refuse to let distance diminish the quality of justice available to Lassen County families. Having served as defense attorneys for nursing homes earlier in their careers, they know how facilities respond to abuse claims, and they put that knowledge to work for northeastern California families.
Types of Cases We Handle in Lassen County
Our attorneys represent Lassen County families in all types of nursing home abuse and neglect cases:
Nursing homes in Lassen County: every certified facility in the county, with its CMS star rating, inspection findings and citation history.
How to Report Elder Abuse in Lassen County
If you suspect a loved one is being abused or neglected in a Lassen County nursing home or care facility, it is critical to act quickly. Contact the following agencies to file a report:
- Lassen County Adult Protective Services (APS)
(530) 251-8153: Report suspected abuse or neglect of elderly and dependent adults in Lassen 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 - Lassen County District Attorney
(530) 251-8283: Prosecutes criminal elder abuse cases in Lassen County. Visit website
Senior Advocacy & Support Organizations
These organizations provide resources, support, and advocacy for seniors and their families in Lassen County:
- Lassen County Area Agency on Aging
Local agency providing senior services, nutrition programs, caregiver support, and elder abuse prevention resources for Lassen 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 Lassen 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 Lassen County
Our nursing home abuse attorneys represent families in every city and community across Lassen County, including: