San Mateo County
Nursing Home Abuse Lawyers
Every day, seniors in San Mateo County suffer abuse and neglect at the hands of those entrusted with their care. Our attorneys used to defend nursing homes, and we use that experience to fight for your family.
Elder Abuse in San Mateo County
San Mateo County occupies the Peninsula between San Francisco and Silicon Valley.
The area has an extremely high cost of living, and families often pay a lot for care. 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 how facilities defend abuse claims, and they use that insider knowledge to tear those defenses apart.
Types of Cases We Handle in San Mateo County
Our attorneys represent San Mateo County families in all types of nursing home abuse and neglect cases:
Nursing homes in San Mateo County: every certified facility in the county, with its CMS star rating, inspection findings and citation history.
How to Report Elder Abuse in San Mateo County
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:
- San Mateo County Adult Protective Services (APS)
(800) 675-8437: 24-hour hotline for reporting suspected abuse or neglect of elderly and dependent adults in San Mateo County. - California Long-Term Care Ombudsman, San Mateo Region
(800) 831-9505: Investigates complaints about nursing homes and assisted living facilities. Visit website - California Department of Public Health (CDPH), Licensing & Certification
(800) 236-7510: File complaints about facility licensing violations. File a complaint online - San Mateo County District Attorney
(650) 363-4636: Prosecutes criminal elder abuse cases in San Mateo County. Visit website
Senior Advocacy & Support Organizations
These organizations provide resources, support, and advocacy for seniors and their families in San Mateo County:
- San Mateo County Aging and Adult Services
County agency providing protective services, in-home support, and community-based programs for older adults and dependent adults in San Mateo County. - California Advocates for Nursing Home Reform (CANHR)
Statewide advocacy organization providing resources, referrals, and legislative advocacy for nursing home residents and their families. - National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA)
Federal resource center providing research, training materials, and elder abuse prevention resources.
California Elder Abuse Law
California law gives nursing home residents specific legal protections. Key laws that protect San Mateo County seniors include:
Elder Abuse and Dependent Adult Civil Protection Act
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.
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. Violations can result in imprisonment and fines.
Patients' Bill of Rights
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.
Cities We Serve in San Mateo County
Our nursing home abuse attorneys represent families in every city and community across San Mateo County, including: