Orange County
Nursing Home Abuse Lawyers
From Anaheim to San Clemente, our former nursing home defense attorneys fight for Orange County families whose loved ones have been harmed by neglect and abuse in care facilities.
Elder Abuse in Orange County
Orange County is home to a growing senior population. Licensed skilled nursing facilities and assisted living and residential care facilities across the county serve this growing demographic.
Orange County is known for its affluent communities, but elder abuse and neglect can happen in any care facility, whatever it costs.
At California Nursing Home Law, attorneys Michael Young and Thomas Wallin fight for Orange County families. As former nursing home defense attorneys, they know how facilities defend abuse claims, and they use that knowledge for every client they represent.
Types of Cases We Handle in Orange County
Our attorneys represent Orange County families in all types of nursing home abuse and neglect cases:
Nursing homes in Orange County: every certified facility in the county, with its CMS star rating, inspection findings and citation history.
How to Report Elder Abuse in Orange County
If you suspect a loved one is being abused or neglected in an Orange County care facility, contact these agencies immediately:
- Orange County Adult Protective Services (APS)
(800) 451-5155: 24-hour hotline for reporting suspected abuse or neglect of elderly and dependent adults in Orange County. - California Long-Term Care Ombudsman, Orange County
(800) 831-9505: Investigates complaints about nursing homes and assisted living facilities. Visit website - California Department of Public Health (CDPH)
(800) 236-7510: File complaints about facility licensing violations. File a complaint online - Orange County District Attorney, Elder Abuse Unit
(714) 834-6200: Prosecutes criminal elder abuse cases in Orange County. Visit website
Senior Advocacy & Support Organizations
- California Advocates for Nursing Home Reform (CANHR)
Statewide advocacy providing resources, referrals, and legislative advocacy for nursing home residents. - Orange County Office on Aging
County agency providing senior services, nutrition programs, caregiver support, and elder abuse prevention. - National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA)
Federal resource center providing research, training materials, and elder abuse prevention resources. - National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care
National advocacy group representing consumers of long-term care services.
California Elder Abuse Law
Elder Abuse and Dependent Adult Civil Protection Act
Welfare & Institutions Code 15600-15675. Allows elder abuse victims to recover enhanced damages, including attorney's fees and costs.
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.
Patients' Bill of Rights
Health & Safety Code 1599. Guarantees nursing home residents fundamental rights including dignity, privacy, and freedom from abuse.
Cities We Serve in Orange County
Our nursing home abuse attorneys represent families in every city and community across Orange County: