San Benito County may be small, but its seniors deserve the same fierce advocacy as any major metro. With limited local care facilities, many families place loved ones in neighboring counties — making oversight harder and abuse easier to hide. Our former defense attorneys know how facilities conceal the truth, and we fight to expose it.
San Benito County, centered on the city of Hollister, is a small but growing community of approximately 65,000 residents nestled between the Central Valley and Silicon Valley. With more than 8,000 seniors aged 65 and older, the county faces a unique challenge: limited local care facility options mean many elderly residents are placed in nursing homes and assisted living facilities in neighboring Santa Clara, Monterey, and Santa Cruz counties.
This geographic separation makes it harder for families to visit regularly, monitor care quality, and catch early signs of abuse or neglect. When problems arise, families in Hollister, San Juan Bautista, and surrounding communities often feel powerless — unsure where to turn or whether they have legal options.
At California Nursing Home Law, attorneys Michael Young and Thomas Wallin represent San Benito County families regardless of where their loved one's facility is located. 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 San Benito 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 San Benito 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 San Benito County:
California provides some of the strongest legal protections for nursing home residents in the country. Key laws that protect San Benito 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 San Benito County, including: