Ventura County
Nursing Home Abuse Lawyers
Ventura County's seniors deserve safe, compassionate care. When nursing homes and assisted living facilities fail them, our former defense attorneys fight relentlessly for justice.
Elder Abuse in Ventura County
Ventura County is home to seniors living across its coastal cities, agricultural valleys, and suburban neighborhoods. Skilled nursing facilities, assisted living, and residential care communities serve those families.
Elder abuse and neglect can happen anywhere, and Ventura County families are no exception.
At California Nursing Home Law, attorneys Michael Young and Thomas Wallin have represented families throughout Ventura County. Their insider knowledge of how nursing home defense works gives every client a decisive advantage in pursuing justice and maximum compensation.
Types of Cases We Handle in Ventura County
Our attorneys represent Ventura County families in all types of nursing home abuse and neglect cases:
Nursing homes in Ventura County: every certified facility in the county, with its CMS star rating, inspection findings and citation history.
How to Report Elder Abuse in Ventura County
If you suspect a loved one is being abused or neglected in a Ventura County care facility, contact these agencies immediately:
- Ventura County Adult Protective Services (APS)
(805) 654-3200: Report suspected abuse or neglect of elderly and dependent adults in Ventura County. - California Long-Term Care Ombudsman, Ventura
(800) 831-9505: Investigates complaints about nursing homes and assisted living. Visit website - California Department of Public Health (CDPH)
(800) 236-7510: File complaints about facility licensing violations. File a complaint online - Ventura County District Attorney
(805) 654-2500: Prosecutes criminal elder abuse cases. Visit website
Senior Advocacy & Support Organizations
- California Advocates for Nursing Home Reform (CANHR)
Statewide advocacy providing resources, referrals, and legislative advocacy for nursing home residents. - Ventura County Area Agency on Aging
County agency providing senior services, meals, transportation, and elder abuse prevention programs. - National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA)
Federal resource center providing research, training materials, and elder abuse prevention resources.
California Elder Abuse Law
Elder Abuse and Dependent Adult Civil Protection Act
Welfare & Institutions Code 15600-15675. Allows elder abuse victims to recover enhanced damages, including attorney's fees and costs.
Criminal Elder Abuse
California Penal Code Section 368. Makes it a felony to inflict unjustifiable physical pain or mental suffering on an elder.
Cities We Serve in Ventura County
Our nursing home abuse attorneys represent families throughout Ventura County: