Home to UC Davis and a diverse mix of urban and agricultural communities, Yolo County's growing senior population deserves vigilant protection. Our former defense attorneys know how facilities conceal abuse — and we use that knowledge to fight for your family.
Yolo County spans the Sacramento Valley west of the state capital, home to approximately 221,000 residents — including roughly 30,000 seniors aged 65 and older. The county encompasses the college town of Davis, the county seat of Woodland, the growing city of West Sacramento along the river, and rural agricultural communities like Esparto and Knights Landing. With about 12 licensed care facilities spread across these varied settings, the quality and availability of elder care can differ significantly from one community to the next.
Despite its proximity to Sacramento and the resources of UC Davis, Yolo County faces its own challenges in elder care oversight. The contrast between urban areas like West Sacramento and Davis — where facilities may operate under greater scrutiny — and the county's more rural western reaches creates uneven conditions. Facilities in less-visible areas may struggle with staffing, training, and oversight, increasing the risks of neglect, medication errors, falls, and abuse. Families trusting a facility with their loved one's care deserve to know that trust is honored.
At California Nursing Home Law, attorneys Michael Young and Thomas Wallin are committed to holding Yolo County nursing homes accountable. As former nursing home defense attorneys, they know the internal strategies facilities use to bury incident reports and deflect responsibility — and they leverage that knowledge to build powerful cases for families in Woodland, Davis, West Sacramento, and every corner of Yolo County.
Our attorneys represent Yolo County families in all types of nursing home abuse and neglect cases:
If you suspect a loved one is being abused or neglected in a Yolo County nursing home or care facility, it is critical to act quickly. Contact the following agencies to file a report:
These organizations provide resources, support, and advocacy for seniors and their families in Yolo County:
California provides some of the strongest legal protections for nursing home residents in the country. Key laws that protect Yolo County seniors include:
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.
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 significant fines.
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.
Our nursing home abuse attorneys represent families in every city and community across Yolo County, including: