Shasta County
Nursing Home Abuse Lawyers
As the regional hub of far Northern California, Shasta County's care facilities serve seniors from across the Shasta Cascade region. Our former defense attorneys know how nursing homes conceal abuse and neglect, and we use that insider knowledge to fight for your family.
Elder Abuse in Shasta County
Seniors and their families live across Shasta County. Anchored by the city of Redding, the county serves as the economic and medical hub for California's vast Shasta Cascade region, drawing seniors from surrounding rural counties who need access to skilled nursing care.
Care facilities sit mainly in the Redding-Anderson corridor, far from outlying communities like Burney, Fall River Mills, and Shingletown. The Carr Fire of 2018 and subsequent wildfires have repeatedly threatened Shasta County communities, displacing seniors and straining already limited care resources. Summer heat can also put elderly residents at risk.
At California Nursing Home Law, attorneys Michael Young and Thomas Wallin have spent decades fighting for elder abuse victims across Northern California, including Shasta County. As former nursing home defense attorneys, they understand how facilities respond to scrutiny, and they use that knowledge to win justice for families.
Types of Cases We Handle in Shasta County
Our attorneys represent Shasta County families in all types of nursing home abuse and neglect cases:
Nursing homes in Shasta County: every certified facility in the county, with its CMS star rating, inspection findings and citation history.
How to Report Elder Abuse in Shasta County
If you suspect a loved one is being abused or neglected in a Shasta County nursing home or care facility, it is critical to act quickly. Contact the following agencies to file a report:
- Shasta County Adult Protective Services (APS)
(530) 225-5600: Report suspected abuse or neglect of elderly and dependent adults in Shasta County. - California Long-Term Care Ombudsman, Shasta 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 - Shasta County District Attorney
(530) 245-6300: Prosecutes criminal elder abuse cases in Shasta County. Visit website
Senior Advocacy & Support Organizations
These organizations provide resources, support, and advocacy for seniors and their families in Shasta County:
- Shasta County Area Agency on Aging
County agency providing senior services, caregiver support, nutrition programs, and advocacy for older adults throughout Shasta 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 Shasta 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 Shasta County
Our nursing home abuse attorneys represent families in every city and community across Shasta County, including: