Southern California

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 California's second-most populous county, home to over 3.3 million residents. With more than 500,000 seniors aged 65 and older, the county has a vast network of over 200 licensed skilled nursing facilities and hundreds of assisted living communities.

San Diego County has seen a sharp increase in elder abuse reports in recent years. Common issues include chronic understaffing at facilities across the county, 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 the strongest possible cases for their clients.

200+
Skilled Nursing Facilities
500K+
Seniors Age 65+
3.3M
County Population

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:

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 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:

Carlsbad, Chula Vista, Coronado, Del Mar, El Cajon, Encinitas, Escondido, Imperial Beach, La Mesa, Lemon Grove, National City, Oceanside, Poway, San Diego, San Marcos, Santee, Solana Beach, Vista, Alpine, Bonita, Bonsall, Borrego Springs, Cardiff, Fallbrook, Jamul, Julian, Lakeside, La Jolla, Mira Mesa, Mission Valley, Normal Heights, North Park, Ocean Beach, Pacific Beach, Ramona, Rancho Bernardo, Rancho Peñasquitos, Rancho San Diego, Sabre Springs, San Ysidro, Scripps Ranch, Spring Valley, Valley Center
San Diego County Families Deserve Justice

Don't Wait — Evidence Disappears Every Day

Every day you wait, the nursing home has more time to alter records and cover their tracks. Contact our San Diego County elder abuse attorneys now for a free, confidential case evaluation.

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