Napa County
Nursing Home Abuse Lawyers
Napa County's Wine Country draws retirees, and its aging population depends on local care facilities to deliver safe, dignified treatment. Our former defense attorneys know how nursing homes conceal abuse, and we use that insider knowledge to fight for your family.
Elder Abuse in Napa County
Napa County is the heart of California's wine-growing region. Napa Valley attracts retirees seeking a peaceful lifestyle among the vineyards.
Care facilities serve families in the county seat of Napa and in towns like St. Helena, Yountville, and Calistoga.
At California Nursing Home Law, attorneys Michael Young and Thomas Wallin have spent decades fighting for elder abuse victims throughout Northern California, including Napa County. As former nursing home defense attorneys, they understand how facilities respond to complaints, and they use that knowledge to hold those responsible accountable.
Types of Cases We Handle in Napa County
Our attorneys represent Napa County families in all types of nursing home abuse and neglect cases:
Nursing homes in Napa County: every certified facility in the county, with its CMS star rating, inspection findings and citation history.
How to Report Elder Abuse in Napa County
If you suspect a loved one is being abused or neglected in a Napa County nursing home or care facility, it is critical to act quickly. Contact the following agencies to file a report:
- Napa County Adult Protective Services (APS)
(707) 253-4533: Report suspected abuse or neglect of elderly and dependent adults in Napa County. - California Long-Term Care Ombudsman, Napa 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 - Napa County District Attorney
(707) 253-4211: Prosecutes criminal elder abuse cases in Napa County. Visit website
Senior Advocacy & Support Organizations
These organizations provide resources, support, and advocacy for seniors and their families in Napa County:
- Napa County Area Agency on Aging
County agency providing senior services, caregiver support, nutrition programs, and advocacy for older adults throughout Napa 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 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 Napa 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 Napa County
Our nursing home abuse attorneys represent families in every city and community across Napa County, including: