Yolo County
Nursing Home Abuse Lawyers
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.
Elder Abuse in Yolo County
Yolo County spans the Sacramento Valley west of the state capital. 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.
Despite its proximity to Sacramento and the resources of UC Davis, Yolo County faces its own challenges in elder care oversight. The county runs from urban West Sacramento and Davis to the rural communities of its western reaches. 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 how facilities respond to abuse claims, and they put that knowledge to work for families in Woodland, Davis, West Sacramento, and every corner of Yolo County.
Types of Cases We Handle in Yolo County
Our attorneys represent Yolo County families in all types of nursing home abuse and neglect cases:
Nursing homes in Yolo County: every certified facility in the county, with its CMS star rating, inspection findings and citation history.
How to Report Elder Abuse in Yolo County
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:
- Yolo County Adult Protective Services (APS)
(530) 661-2750: Report suspected abuse or neglect of elderly and dependent adults in Yolo 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
Senior Advocacy & Support Organizations
These organizations provide resources, support, and advocacy for seniors and their families in Yolo County:
- Yolo County Area Agency on Aging
County agency providing senior services, caregiver support, nutrition programs, and advocacy for older adults throughout Yolo 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 Yolo 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 Yolo County
Our nursing home abuse attorneys represent families in every city and community across Yolo County, including: