Every day, seniors in Sacramento County suffer abuse and neglect at the hands of those entrusted with their care. As California's capital, Sacramento is the legislative hub for elder abuse law — yet its own nursing home residents remain vulnerable. Our former defense attorneys know how facilities hide the truth, and we use that knowledge to fight for your family.
Sacramento County is the heart of California's government and one of the fastest-growing regions in the state, home to approximately 1.6 million residents — including more than 220,000 seniors aged 65 and older. With over 60 licensed skilled nursing facilities spread across a wide suburban footprint, Sacramento County's elder care landscape presents unique challenges for families trying to ensure their loved ones receive proper care.
The county's rapid population growth and sprawling geography mean that nursing facilities are spread across a vast area — from urban Sacramento to suburban communities like Elk Grove, Citrus Heights, and Rancho Cordova. This sprawl can make oversight difficult and allows understaffed, poorly managed facilities to fly under the radar. Chronic staffing shortages, corporate cost-cutting, and inadequate state inspections continue to put vulnerable seniors at risk.
At California Nursing Home Law, attorneys Michael Young and Thomas Wallin have spent decades fighting for elder abuse victims across Sacramento County and Northern California. As former nursing home defense attorneys, they know exactly how facilities try to cover up abuse — and they use that insider knowledge to tear those defenses apart.
Our attorneys represent Sacramento 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 Sacramento 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 Sacramento County:
As home to the State Capitol, Sacramento County sits at the center of California's elder abuse legislative landscape. Key laws that protect Sacramento 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 Sacramento County, including: