San Diego County
Nursing Home Abuse Lawyers
San Diego County seniors deserve safe, dignified care. When nursing homes fail them, our former defense attorneys use insider knowledge to hold those facilities accountable.
Elder Abuse in San Diego County
San Diego County is home to seniors who live in skilled nursing facilities and assisted living communities across the county.
Elder abuse cases can involve failure to provide adequate medical care, medication errors, and preventable falls. The military retiree community in San Diego is particularly vulnerable, as many veterans rely on long-term care facilities for their healthcare needs.
At California Nursing Home Law, attorneys Michael Young and Thomas Wallin bring decades of insider defense experience to every San Diego County case. They know how facilities in this region operate, and they use that knowledge to build cases for their clients.
Types of Cases We Handle in San Diego County
Our attorneys represent San Diego County families in all types of nursing home abuse and neglect cases:
Nursing homes in San Diego County: every certified facility in the county, with its CMS star rating, inspection findings and citation history.
How to Report Elder Abuse in San Diego County
If you suspect a loved one is being abused or neglected in a San Diego County care facility, contact these agencies immediately:
- San Diego County Adult Protective Services (APS)
(800) 510-2020: 24-hour hotline for reporting suspected abuse or neglect of elderly and dependent adults. - California Long-Term Care Ombudsman, San Diego
(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 - San Diego County District Attorney, Elder Abuse Unit
(619) 531-3040: Prosecutes criminal elder abuse cases. Visit website
Senior Advocacy & Support Organizations
- California Advocates for Nursing Home Reform (CANHR)
Statewide advocacy providing resources, referrals, and legislative advocacy for nursing home residents. - San Diego County Area Agency on Aging
Provides senior services, nutrition programs, caregiver support, and elder abuse prevention for San Diego County. - National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA)
Federal resource center providing research, training materials, and elder abuse prevention resources. - National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care
National advocacy group representing consumers of long-term care services.
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 or dependent adult.
Patients' Bill of Rights
Health & Safety Code 1599. Guarantees nursing home residents fundamental rights including dignity, privacy, and freedom from abuse.
Cities We Serve in San Diego County
Our nursing home abuse attorneys represent families throughout San Diego County: