San Luis Obispo County
Nursing Home Abuse Lawyers
From Paso Robles to Pismo Beach, our former nursing home defense attorneys fight for Central Coast families whose loved ones have been harmed in care facilities.
Elder Abuse in San Luis Obispo County
San Luis Obispo County sits along California's Central Coast. Many retirees and seniors call the county home.
The limited number of facilities can make it difficult for families to find alternatives when they suspect abuse or neglect. Some families feel trapped, believing that moving a loved one to another facility is not a real option. This is never the case: no resident should endure abuse, and our attorneys can help families navigate the process of both pursuing legal action and finding safer care.
At California Nursing Home Law, attorneys Michael Young and Thomas Wallin serve families throughout San Luis Obispo County with the same aggressive, insider-knowledge approach they bring to cases across the state.
Types of Cases We Handle in SLO County
Nursing homes in San Luis Obispo County: every certified facility in the county, with its CMS star rating, inspection findings and citation history.
How to Report Elder Abuse in San Luis Obispo County
- San Luis Obispo County Adult Protective Services (APS)
(805) 781-1790: Report suspected abuse or neglect of elderly and dependent adults. - California Long-Term Care Ombudsman
(800) 831-9505: Investigates complaints about nursing homes. Visit website - California Department of Public Health (CDPH)
(800) 236-7510: File complaints about facility licensing violations. File online - San Luis Obispo County District Attorney
(805) 781-5800: Prosecutes criminal elder abuse cases. Visit website
Senior Advocacy & Support Organizations
- California Advocates for Nursing Home Reform (CANHR)
Statewide advocacy providing resources and referrals for nursing home residents. - National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA)
Federal resource center for elder abuse prevention.
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.
Criminal Elder Abuse
California Penal Code Section 368. Makes it a felony to inflict unjustifiable pain or suffering on an elder.