Marin County
Nursing Home Abuse Lawyers
Just across the Golden Gate Bridge, Marin County families should know that elder abuse can happen in any care facility, whatever it costs. Our attorneys used to defend nursing homes, and we fight for families in San Rafael, Novato, and across Marin County.
Elder Abuse in Marin County
Marin County sits between the Golden Gate Bridge and the rolling hills of Sonoma County. The county seat of San Rafael, along with affluent communities like Mill Valley, Sausalito, Tiburon, and Novato, offer a quality of life that attracts retirees from across the state.
Yet elder abuse can happen anywhere, including in Marin County. The county's care facilities range from modest community homes to luxury residences. High price tags do not guarantee quality care.
At California Nursing Home Law, attorneys Michael Young and Thomas Wallin have seen this pattern firsthand. As former defense attorneys for nursing homes, they know that wealth and prestige do not protect residents from harm, and they use their insider knowledge to pierce through the corporate defenses of Marin County facilities and secure accountability for families.
Types of Cases We Handle in Marin County
Our attorneys represent Marin County families in all types of nursing home abuse and neglect cases:
Nursing homes in Marin County: every certified facility in the county, with its CMS star rating, inspection findings and citation history.
How to Report Elder Abuse in Marin County
If you suspect a loved one is being abused or neglected in a Marin County nursing home or care facility, it is critical to act quickly. Contact the following agencies to file a report:
- Marin County Adult Protective Services (APS)
(415) 473-7950: Report suspected abuse or neglect of elderly and dependent adults in Marin 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 - Marin County District Attorney
(415) 473-6450: Prosecutes criminal elder abuse cases in Marin County. Visit website
Senior Advocacy & Support Organizations
These organizations provide resources, support, and advocacy for seniors and their families in Marin County:
- Marin County Area Agency on Aging
Local agency providing senior services, nutrition programs, caregiver support, and elder abuse prevention resources for Marin 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 Marin 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 Marin County
Our nursing home abuse attorneys represent families in every city and community across Marin County, including: