Every day, seniors in San Mateo County suffer abuse and neglect at the hands of those entrusted with their care. Our former defense attorneys know how facilities hide the truth — and we use that knowledge to fight for your family.
San Mateo County occupies the Peninsula between San Francisco and Silicon Valley, home to approximately 770,000 residents — including more than 130,000 seniors aged 65 and older. With over 25 licensed skilled nursing facilities and dozens of assisted living and residential care homes, the county's elder care infrastructure serves one of the wealthiest regions in the nation.
Despite the area's extremely high cost of living, where facilities charge premium rates for care, many still cut corners on staffing, training, and resident oversight. The result is the same pattern seen statewide: understaffed facilities, overworked caregivers, and vulnerable seniors who pay the price. Families trust that premium pricing means premium care — but too often, it does not.
At California Nursing Home Law, attorneys Michael Young and Thomas Wallin have spent decades fighting for elder abuse victims across California, including San Mateo County. 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 Mateo 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 Mateo 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 Mateo County:
California provides some of the strongest legal protections for nursing home residents in the country. Key laws that protect San Mateo 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 Mateo County, including: