Los Angeles County has more nursing homes and assisted living facilities than almost anywhere else in California. From large skilled nursing facilities in the San Fernando Valley to assisted living communities in Long Beach, Pasadena, and the South Bay, the scale of elder care in Los Angeles is massive. Unfortunately,…
Pressure ulcers, commonly known as bedsores, are a silent epidemic sweeping through California’s nursing homes and assisted living facilities. These often-preventable wounds, which range from mild skin discoloration to deep, bone-exposing craters, are not merely an inconvenience; they are a sign of neglect, a source of immense pain, and a…
When a loved one is injured or declines unexpectedly in a nursing home or assisted living facility, families in Riverside County often feel caught off guard. Many facilities are located far from hospitals, understaffed, or operated by large corporate chains that prioritize occupancy over care. Knowing how to find a…
Do you have an elderly parent or other family member who currently resides in a nursing home in Northern California? Whether your loved one is living in Marin, Sonoma, or San Francisco County, it is important to be aware of bed sore risks and to take immediate action if you…
When a loved one develops a large, painful bed sore in a nursing home, it is almost always a sign that something went terribly wrong. Families often feel a mix of anger, guilt, and confusion — and they want to know one thing: Can I sue a nursing home in…
If you have an elderly loved one living in a nursing home anywhere in the San Francisco Bay Area, it is essential to understand the very real risks of injury that residents face and the warning signs that something may be wrong. Families often assume that harm only occurs when…
At California Nursing Home Law Group, we have years of experience handling a wide range of nursing home and assisted living neglect cases. We have seen the devastating effects that negligence can have on some of the most vulnerable members of society—those entrusted to nursing homes for care and safety.…
If you have an elderly loved one in a nursing home or assisted living facility in Los Angeles County, you might have learned at some point that your loved one developed a bed sore. When bed sores are identified very early on, they are treatable and do not often have…
As a law firm who specializes in the abuse and neglect of seniors, it’s important to stay informed about cases involving elder abuse. Unfortunately, these cases occur far too often, and can take many forms, including physical abuse, emotional abuse, and neglect. Neglect, in particular, is a type of elder…
Walton Law Firm represented the interests of the family of M.E. (confidential), and elderly woman who suffered from dementia and needed the help with her activities of daily living. She was admitted to a small 12-bed San Diego area assisted living facility in April of 2017. Upon admission, M.E. did…