Nevada County
Nursing Home Abuse Lawyers
Nestled in the Sierra Foothills, Nevada County's tight-knit communities rely on a small number of care facilities to serve a large senior population. Our attorneys used to defend nursing homes, and we use that experience to fight for your family.
Elder Abuse in Nevada County
Many seniors call Nevada County home. The county's scenic Gold Rush-era towns like Nevada City and Grass Valley draw retirees seeking a quiet mountain lifestyle.
When a loved one needs residential care, many families face difficult choices. Remote foothill and mountain communities, including the Truckee area near the Nevada state line, may be hours from a care facility. This distance can make it hard for families to visit regularly, which can let abuse and neglect go unnoticed.
At California Nursing Home Law, attorneys Michael Young and Thomas Wallin have spent decades fighting for elder abuse victims across Northern California, including Nevada County. As former nursing home defense attorneys, they know how facilities respond to abuse claims, and they use that insider knowledge to build cases for families.
Types of Cases We Handle in Nevada County
Our attorneys represent Nevada County families in all types of nursing home abuse and neglect cases:
Nursing homes in Nevada County: every certified facility in the county, with its CMS star rating, inspection findings and citation history.
How to Report Elder Abuse in Nevada County
If you suspect a loved one is being abused or neglected in a Nevada County nursing home or care facility, it is critical to act quickly. Contact the following agencies to file a report:
- Nevada County Adult Protective Services (APS)
(530) 265-1610: Report suspected abuse or neglect of elderly and dependent adults in Nevada County. - California Long-Term Care Ombudsman, Nevada County 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 - Nevada County District Attorney
(530) 265-1291: Prosecutes criminal elder abuse cases in Nevada County. Visit website
Senior Advocacy & Support Organizations
These organizations provide resources, support, and advocacy for seniors and their families in Nevada County:
- Nevada County Area Agency on Aging
County agency providing senior services, caregiver support, nutrition programs, and advocacy for older adults throughout Nevada 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 Nevada 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 Nevada County
Our nursing home abuse attorneys represent families in every city and community across Nevada County, including: