Monterey County
Nursing Home Abuse Lawyers
From the affluent coastal communities of Carmel and Pacific Grove to the agricultural heart of the Salinas Valley, seniors across Monterey County deserve safe, dignified care. Our attorneys used to defend nursing homes, and we use that experience to fight for your family.
Elder Abuse in Monterey County
Monterey County stretches from the Pacific coastline to the fertile Salinas Valley, and many seniors call it home. Licensed skilled nursing facilities across the county serve seniors in both coastal and inland communities.
Monterey County presents unique challenges for elder care. Coastal communities like Carmel-by-the-Sea and Pacific Grove sit alongside the agricultural Salinas Valley, where farmworker families may face language barriers when seeking care for a loved one.
At California Nursing Home Law, attorneys Michael Young and Thomas Wallin have spent decades fighting for elder abuse victims across California, including Monterey 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 Monterey County
Our attorneys represent Monterey County families in all types of nursing home abuse and neglect cases:
Nursing homes in Monterey County: every certified facility in the county, with its CMS star rating, inspection findings and citation history.
How to Report Elder Abuse in Monterey County
If you suspect a loved one is being abused or neglected in a Monterey County nursing home or care facility, it is critical to act quickly. Contact the following agencies to file a report:
- Monterey County Adult Protective Services (APS)
(831) 755-4466: Report suspected abuse or neglect of elderly and dependent adults in Monterey 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 - Monterey County District Attorney
(831) 755-5070: Prosecutes criminal elder abuse cases in Monterey County. Visit website
Senior Advocacy & Support Organizations
These organizations provide resources, support, and advocacy for seniors and their families in Monterey County:
- Central Coast Area Agency on Aging
Local agency providing senior services, community programs, care coordination, and resources for older adults in Monterey County and the Central Coast region. - 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 Monterey 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 Monterey County
Our nursing home abuse attorneys represent families in every city and community across Monterey County, including:
Serving Nearby Counties
In addition to Monterey County, our elder abuse attorneys represent families throughout the Central Coast and Central California: