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California Elder Abuse Law

Skilled nursing facilities provide medical care, much like a hospital. The care must meet strict standards. Unfortunately, care in nursing homes can be substandard. Additionally, patients can be subjected to verbal and physical abuse and negligence.

Unlike nursing homes, assisted-living facilities provide only some assistance to seniors who are not fully independent. Residents of assisted-living centers can be victims of abuse and can be taken advantage of emotionally and financially. Facilities also may fail to provide basic services for which they were contracted.

Our Elder Abuse Law attorneys know the laws designed to protect the elderly and use them to fight for the rights of senior citizens in nursing homes and assisted-living centers.