Solano County
Nursing Home Abuse Lawyers
Bridging the Bay Area and Sacramento Valley, Solano County's fast-growing senior population and sprawling communities make vigilant oversight of nursing homes essential. Our former defense attorneys know how facilities conceal abuse, and we use that knowledge to protect your family.
Elder Abuse in Solano County
Solano County sits at a geographic crossroads between the San Francisco Bay Area and the Sacramento Valley. From the historic waterfront of Vallejo to the agricultural communities around Dixon and Rio Vista, the county encompasses a wide range of urban, suburban, and rural settings.
Solano County's position between the Bay Area and the Sacramento Valley brings both opportunity and risk for elder care. Care facilities are found in the county seat of Fairfield and in Vacaville and Vallejo. Neglect, falls, medication errors, and even deliberate abuse can go unnoticed when families live in a different city from their loved one's facility.
At California Nursing Home Law, attorneys Michael Young and Thomas Wallin are committed to holding Solano County facilities accountable. As former nursing home defense attorneys, they have seen firsthand how facilities respond to injury claims, and they use that insider knowledge to build compelling cases for families in Vallejo, Fairfield, Vacaville, and every community in between.
Types of Cases We Handle in Solano County
Our attorneys represent Solano County families in all types of nursing home abuse and neglect cases:
Nursing homes in Solano County: every certified facility in the county, with its CMS star rating, inspection findings and citation history.
How to Report Elder Abuse in Solano County
If you suspect a loved one is being abused or neglected in a Solano County nursing home or care facility, it is critical to act quickly. Contact the following agencies to file a report:
- Solano County Adult Protective Services (APS)
(707) 784-8259: Report suspected abuse or neglect of elderly and dependent adults in Solano County. - California Long-Term Care Ombudsman
(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 - Solano County District Attorney
(707) 784-6800: Prosecutes criminal elder abuse cases in Solano County.
Senior Advocacy & Support Organizations
These organizations provide resources, support, and advocacy for seniors and their families in Solano County:
- Solano County Area Agency on Aging
County agency providing senior services, caregiver support, nutrition programs, and advocacy for older adults throughout Solano 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 Solano 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.
Communities We Serve in Solano County
Our nursing home abuse attorneys represent families in every city and community across Solano County, including: