Sacramento County
Nursing Home Abuse Lawyers
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 attorneys used to defend nursing homes, and we use that experience to fight for your family.
Elder Abuse in Sacramento County
Sacramento County is the heart of California's government, and many seniors call it home. Licensed skilled nursing facilities are spread across the county's wide suburban footprint, which 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.
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 how facilities defend abuse claims, and they use that insider knowledge to take those defenses apart.
Types of Cases We Handle in Sacramento County
Our attorneys represent Sacramento County families in all types of nursing home abuse and neglect cases:
Nursing homes in Sacramento County: every certified facility in the county, with its CMS star rating, inspection findings and citation history.
How to Report Elder Abuse in Sacramento County
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:
- Sacramento County Adult Protective Services (APS)
(916) 874-9377: Report suspected abuse or neglect of elderly and dependent adults in Sacramento County. - California Long-Term Care Ombudsman, Sacramento 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 - Sacramento County Sheriff's Department
911 (emergency) or (916) 874-5115 (non-emergency): Report criminal elder abuse. - Sacramento County District Attorney, Elder Abuse Unit
(916) 874-5801: Prosecutes criminal elder abuse cases in Sacramento County. Visit website
Senior Advocacy & Support Organizations
These organizations provide resources, support, and advocacy for seniors and their families in Sacramento 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. - Sacramento County Area Agency on Aging
County agency providing senior services, caregiver support, and community resources for older adults in Sacramento County.
California Elder Abuse Law
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:
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 & Communities We Serve in Sacramento County
Our nursing home abuse attorneys represent families in every city and community across Sacramento County, including: