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 former defense attorneys know how nursing homes hide abuse and neglect — and we use that knowledge to fight for your family.
Nevada County is home to approximately 103,000 residents, with nearly 30,000 seniors aged 65 and older — one of the highest senior-to-population ratios in California. The county's scenic Gold Rush-era towns like Nevada City and Grass Valley draw retirees seeking a quieter mountain lifestyle, but this growing elderly population puts significant strain on the county's limited care infrastructure.
With only about 8 skilled nursing facilities serving the entire county, many families face difficult choices when a loved one needs residential care. Remote foothill and mountain communities, including the Truckee area near the Nevada state line, may be hours from the nearest facility. This isolation can make it harder for families to visit regularly, creating conditions where abuse and neglect go undetected for weeks or months.
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 the playbook facilities use to deflect blame and destroy evidence — and they use that insider knowledge to build winning cases for families.
Our attorneys represent Nevada County families in all types of nursing home abuse and neglect cases:
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:
These organizations provide resources, support, and advocacy for seniors and their families in Nevada County:
California provides some of the strongest legal protections for nursing home residents in the country. Key laws that protect Nevada County seniors include:
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.
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 significant fines.
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.
Our nursing home abuse attorneys represent families in every city and community across Nevada County, including: