In one of California's most rural and isolated counties, Plumas County seniors have extremely limited care options. Our former defense attorneys know how nursing homes hide abuse and neglect — and we travel to your community to fight for your family.
Plumas County is one of California's least populated counties, home to approximately 19,000 residents, with roughly 5,500 seniors aged 65 and older. Nestled deep in the Sierra Nevada mountains, the county's rugged terrain and long winters create extreme isolation for its aging population. The county seat of Quincy and communities like Chester, Portola, and Greenville are separated by mountain passes that can become impassable during winter storms.
With only 2 skilled nursing facilities serving the entire county, families often have no meaningful choice when a loved one needs residential care. This lack of competition removes the market pressure that might otherwise encourage better standards. The devastating Dixie Fire of 2021 destroyed much of the town of Greenville and displaced seniors across the county, compounding existing vulnerabilities and straining an already threadbare care infrastructure.
At California Nursing Home Law, attorneys Michael Young and Thomas Wallin have spent decades fighting for elder abuse victims in rural Northern California, including Plumas County. As former nursing home defense attorneys, they understand how facilities in remote areas exploit their monopoly status and limited oversight — and they hold these facilities accountable regardless of how far they are from a courthouse.
Our attorneys represent Plumas 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 Plumas 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 Plumas County:
California provides some of the strongest legal protections for nursing home residents in the country. Key laws that protect Plumas 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 Plumas County, including: