Placer County
Nursing Home Abuse Lawyers
Placer County is growing, and its senior population needs care facilities that 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 Placer County
Placer County is home to many seniors. Stretching from the Sacramento suburbs of Roseville and Rocklin to the historic Gold Country town of Auburn and the ski resorts near Lake Tahoe, Placer County has grown quickly in recent years.
Skilled nursing facilities are spread across the county, with many concentrated in the Roseville-Rocklin corridor. Families in growing communities like Lincoln and Granite Bay often discover problems only after a loved one has suffered serious harm.
At California Nursing Home Law, attorneys Michael Young and Thomas Wallin have spent decades fighting for elder abuse victims throughout Northern California, including Placer County. As former nursing home defense attorneys, they know the corporate strategies facilities use to minimize liability, and they dismantle those defenses to secure justice for families.
Types of Cases We Handle in Placer County
Our attorneys represent Placer County families in all types of nursing home abuse and neglect cases:
Nursing homes in Placer County: every certified facility in the county, with its CMS star rating, inspection findings and citation history.
How to Report Elder Abuse in Placer County
If you suspect a loved one is being abused or neglected in a Placer County nursing home or care facility, it is critical to act quickly. Contact the following agencies to file a report:
- Placer County Adult Protective Services (APS)
(916) 787-8860: Report suspected abuse or neglect of elderly and dependent adults in Placer County. - California Long-Term Care Ombudsman, Placer 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 - Placer County District Attorney
(530) 886-5630: Prosecutes criminal elder abuse cases in Placer County. Visit website
Senior Advocacy & Support Organizations
These organizations provide resources, support, and advocacy for seniors and their families in Placer County:
- Placer County Area Agency on Aging
County agency providing senior services, caregiver support, nutrition programs, and advocacy for older adults throughout Placer 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 Placer 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 Placer County
Our nursing home abuse attorneys represent families in every city and community across Placer County, including: