Plumas County
Nursing Home Abuse Lawyers
Plumas County is rural and isolated, but families there do not have to face elder abuse alone. Our attorneys used to defend nursing homes, and we travel to your community to fight for your family.
Elder Abuse in Plumas County
Plumas County is home to many seniors. 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.
Families across the county face hard decisions when a loved one needs residential care. 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 know how facilities respond to abuse claims, and they pursue accountability no matter how far a family lives from a courthouse.
Types of Cases We Handle in Plumas County
Our attorneys represent Plumas County families in all types of nursing home abuse and neglect cases:
Nursing homes in Plumas County: every certified facility in the county, with its CMS star rating, inspection findings and citation history.
How to Report Elder Abuse in Plumas County
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:
- Plumas County Adult Protective Services (APS)
(530) 283-6350: Report suspected abuse or neglect of elderly and dependent adults in Plumas County. - California Long-Term Care Ombudsman, Plumas 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 - Plumas County District Attorney
(530) 283-6303: Prosecutes criminal elder abuse cases in Plumas County. Visit website
Senior Advocacy & Support Organizations
These organizations provide resources, support, and advocacy for seniors and their families in Plumas County:
- Plumas County Area Agency on Aging
County agency providing senior services, caregiver support, nutrition programs, and advocacy for older adults throughout Plumas 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 Plumas 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 Plumas County
Our nursing home abuse attorneys represent families in every city and community across Plumas County, including: