Southern California — Inland Empire

Riverside County
Nursing Home Abuse Lawyers

The Inland Empire's rapid growth has brought hundreds of new care facilities — but oversight hasn't kept pace. Our former defense attorneys fight for Riverside County families harmed by negligent nursing homes.

Elder Abuse in Riverside County

Riverside County is one of the fastest-growing regions in California, with a population exceeding 2.4 million. The county's senior population has surged as retirees are drawn to the Inland Empire's lower cost of living compared to coastal cities. With more than 100 licensed skilled nursing facilities and a rapidly expanding assisted living sector, the demand for quality elder care continues to outpace supply.

This rapid growth has created significant challenges. Many facilities in Riverside County struggle with chronic understaffing, high employee turnover, and inadequate training — conditions that create a breeding ground for abuse and neglect. The Coachella Valley and the communities along the I-15 and I-215 corridors have seen particularly high rates of elder abuse complaints.

At California Nursing Home Law, attorneys Michael Young and Thomas Wallin understand the Inland Empire's unique challenges. As former nursing home defense attorneys, they know the cost-cutting tactics corporate facilities use — and they hold them accountable.

100+
Skilled Nursing Facilities
350K+
Seniors Age 65+
2.4M
County Population

Types of Cases We Handle in Riverside County

Our attorneys represent Riverside County families in all types of nursing home abuse and neglect cases:

How to Report Elder Abuse in Riverside County

If you suspect a loved one is being abused or neglected in a Riverside County care facility, contact these agencies immediately:

  • Riverside County Adult Protective Services (APS)
    (800) 491-7123 — 24-hour hotline for reporting suspected abuse or neglect of elderly and dependent adults.
  • California Long-Term Care Ombudsman — Riverside
    (800) 831-9505 — Investigates complaints about nursing homes and assisted living. Visit website
  • California Department of Public Health (CDPH)
    (800) 236-7510 — File complaints about facility licensing violations. File a complaint online
  • Riverside County District Attorney
    (951) 955-5400 — Prosecutes criminal elder abuse cases. Visit website

Senior Advocacy & Support Organizations

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.

Cities We Serve in Riverside County

Our nursing home abuse attorneys represent families throughout Riverside County:

Banning, Beaumont, Blythe, Calimesa, Canyon Lake, Cathedral City, Coachella, Corona, Desert Hot Springs, Eastvale, Hemet, Indian Wells, Indio, Jurupa Valley, La Quinta, Lake Elsinore, Menifee, Moreno Valley, Murrieta, Norco, Palm Desert, Palm Springs, Perris, Rancho Mirage, Riverside, San Jacinto, Temecula, Wildomar
Riverside County Families Deserve Justice

Don't Wait — Evidence Disappears Every Day

Every day you wait, the nursing home has more time to alter records and cover their tracks. Contact our Inland Empire elder abuse attorneys now for a free, confidential case evaluation.

Call Now — (888) 999-0169