Stanislaus County
Nursing Home Abuse Lawyers
Every day, seniors in Stanislaus 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 Stanislaus County
Stanislaus County is centered on the city of Modesto in California's Central Valley.
As affordable housing continues to attract retirees from the Bay Area and other high-cost regions, Stanislaus County's senior population is expanding rapidly. The agricultural economy that drives the region means many families rely on local nursing homes and assisted living facilities to care for aging parents and grandparents.
At California Nursing Home Law, attorneys Michael Young and Thomas Wallin have spent decades fighting for elder abuse victims across Stanislaus 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 Stanislaus County
Our attorneys represent Stanislaus County families in all types of nursing home abuse and neglect cases:
Nursing homes in Stanislaus County: every certified facility in the county, with its CMS star rating, inspection findings and citation history.
How to Report Elder Abuse in Stanislaus County
If you suspect a loved one is being abused or neglected in a Stanislaus County nursing home or care facility, it is critical to act quickly. Contact the following agencies to file a report:
- Stanislaus County Adult Protective Services (APS)
(209) 558-2637: Report suspected abuse or neglect of elderly and dependent adults in Stanislaus 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 - Stanislaus County District Attorney
(209) 525-5550: Prosecutes criminal elder abuse cases in Stanislaus County. Visit website
Senior Advocacy & Support Organizations
These organizations provide resources, support, and advocacy for seniors and their families in Stanislaus County:
- Stanislaus County Area Agency on Aging
Local agency providing senior services, community programs, caregiver support, and resources for older adults in Stanislaus 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 Stanislaus 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 Stanislaus County
Our nursing home abuse attorneys represent families in every city and community across Stanislaus County, including:
Serving Nearby Counties
In addition to Stanislaus County, our nursing home abuse attorneys represent families throughout Central and Southern California: