City of Sacramento
Nursing Home Abuse Lawyers
Every day, seniors in Sacramento suffer abuse and neglect at the hands of those entrusted with their care. As California's capital city, Sacramento is where elder abuse legislation is written, 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 the City of Sacramento
Sacramento is California's capital, a city with deep roots that seniors call home. As the seat of state government, Sacramento is where elder abuse legislation is written, and those laws protect the city's own seniors too. Families in Sacramento deserve aggressive legal advocacy when a loved one is harmed.
Rapid suburban sprawl has created distance between families and the facilities caring for their loved ones, making regular visits and oversight more difficult. Sacramento's large population of state employee retirees creates a unique senior demographic with its own benefit structures and care navigation needs.
At California Nursing Home Law, attorneys Michael Young and Thomas Wallin are former defense lawyers who represented facility chains, and they know how nursing homes respond to abuse claims. They bring unmatched insider knowledge to every Sacramento case. In the capital city, proximity to the legislature means heightened scrutiny of facilities, but it also attracts sophisticated defense teams, making the firm's experience on the other side of the courtroom especially valuable here.
Types of Cases We Handle in Sacramento
Our attorneys represent Sacramento 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
If you suspect a loved one is being abused or neglected in a Sacramento 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. - 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 District Attorney, Elder Abuse Unit
(916) 874-5801: Prosecutes criminal elder abuse cases in Sacramento. Visit website
Senior Advocacy & Support Organizations
These organizations provide resources, support, and advocacy for seniors and their families in Sacramento:
- Sacramento Area Agency on Aging
Local agency providing senior services, caregiver support, and community resources for older adults in Sacramento and surrounding areas. - 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
Sacramento residents are protected by California's comprehensive elder abuse statutes. As the state capital, Sacramento is where these laws are debated and enacted, and our attorneys ensure they are enforced on behalf of your family:
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.
Neighborhoods & Communities We Serve in Sacramento
Our nursing home abuse attorneys represent families in every neighborhood and community across the City of Sacramento and nearby areas, including: