Los Angeles County
Nursing Home Abuse Lawyers
Every day, seniors in Los Angeles County suffer abuse and neglect at the hands of those entrusted with their care. Our attorneys used to defend nursing homes, and we use that experience to fight for your family.
Elder Abuse in Los Angeles County
Many seniors call Los Angeles County home. Across LA County, licensed skilled nursing facilities, assisted living communities and residential care homes care for older residents.
Nursing home abuse, neglect, and exploitation can happen in any facility, including in Los Angeles County.
At California Nursing Home Law, attorneys Michael Young and Thomas Wallin have spent decades fighting for elder abuse victims across Los Angeles County. As former nursing home defense attorneys, they know how facilities defend abuse claims, and they use that insider knowledge to take those defenses apart.
Types of Cases We Handle in LA County
Our attorneys represent Los Angeles County families in all types of nursing home abuse and neglect cases:
Nursing homes in Los Angeles County: every certified facility in the county, with its CMS star rating, inspection findings and citation history.
How to Report Elder Abuse in Los Angeles County
If you suspect a loved one is being abused or neglected in a Los Angeles County nursing home or care facility, it is critical to act quickly. Contact the following agencies to file a report:
- LA County Adult Protective Services (APS)
(877) 477-3646: 24-hour hotline for reporting suspected abuse or neglect of elderly and dependent adults in Los Angeles County. - California Long-Term Care Ombudsman, LA Region
(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 - Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD)
911 (emergency) or (877) 275-5273 (non-emergency): Report criminal elder abuse. - LA County District Attorney, Elder Abuse Unit
(213) 974-2500: Prosecutes criminal elder abuse cases in Los Angeles County. Visit website
Senior Advocacy & Support Organizations
These organizations provide resources, support, and advocacy for seniors and their families in Los Angeles County:
- California Advocates for Nursing Home Reform (CANHR)
Statewide advocacy organization providing resources, referrals, and legislative advocacy for nursing home residents and their families. - National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care
National advocacy group representing consumers of long-term care, providing information and tools for families. - National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA)
Federal resource center providing research, training materials, and elder abuse prevention resources. - Los Angeles Department of Aging
City agency providing senior services, community programs, and resources for older adults in Los Angeles. - WISE & Healthy Aging
LA-based nonprofit providing social services, care management, and elder abuse prevention programs for seniors in Los Angeles County.
California Elder Abuse Law
California law gives nursing home residents specific legal protections. Key laws that protect LA 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.
Cities We Serve in Los Angeles County
Our nursing home abuse attorneys represent families in every city and community across Los Angeles County, including: