Santa Rosa Nursing Home Neglect Lawyers

Elder neglect is a serious and growing problem in nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and board and care homes—especially in areas like Santa Rosa, CA, where an aging population is placing increased demand on long-term care services. With 11 licensed skilled nursing facilities and more than 50 assisted living communities in Santa Rosa alone, the risk of elder neglect is real and, unfortunately, more common than many families realize.

At Nursing Home Law Group, we’ve been helping families in Santa Rosa and the broader Sonoma County area for over 20 years. Our Santa Rosa nursing home lawyers have successfully held negligent care providers accountable throughout the state of California, and we continue to fight for the rights of elders who suffer from neglect or abuse.

What Is Elder Neglect and Abuse?

Elder neglect happens when a facility fails to provide the basic care a resident needs to live with dignity and safety. This type of neglect can occur in nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and smaller board and care homes—especially when staff are poorly trained, overworked, or facilities prioritize profits over people.

Common Examples of Custodial Neglect

Neglect in the custodial care setting can take many forms, including:

• Untreated Pressure Sores (Bedsores): When staff fail to reposition immobile residents or provide proper wound care, painful and dangerous pressure ulcers can develop, sometimes leading to infection or sepsis.
• Physical and Sexual Abuse: Physical and/or sexual abuse in the nursing home setting is not rare. Whether by a staff member or a fellow resident, abuse of a physical nature should be addressed immediately.
• Medication Errors: Residents may receive the wrong medication, the wrong dose, or miss doses altogether, especially when staff fail to follow basic medical protocols.
• Malnutrition or Dehydration: Failure to monitor dietary intake or assist residents who need help eating or drinking can result in serious health consequences.
• Poor Hygiene: Neglected grooming, soiled clothing, and dirty bedding are signs that the facility is not providing basic custodial care.
• Falls and Fractures: Facilities must assess each resident’s fall risk and take preventative steps. When they fail to do so, residents often suffer serious injuries.
• Failure to Obtain Medical Care: One of the most dangerous forms of neglect is when staff ignore signs of medical decline or delay calling for emergency help.

If you’ve witnessed any of these red flags—or if something just doesn’t feel right—it’s time to take action.

Regional Context

Santa Rosa is the largest city in Sonoma County, and its proximity to Marin County means families may be navigating care facilities across the broader North Bay region. Marin County includes cities such as San Rafael, Novato, Mill Valley, and Larkspur—all of which have long-term care facilities where similar issues can occur.

Whether your loved one resides in Santa Rosa or a neighboring city, a Santa Rosa nursing home lawyer at Nursing Home Law Group is ready to help investigate what happened and determine if legal action is appropriate.

Why Choose Nursing Home Law Group?

Nursing Home Law Group has been representing victims of elder neglect in Santa Rosa and across California for over two decades. Our firm exclusively represents victims and their families—we never represent nursing homes or corporate ownership groups. We offer:

• Free consultations
• Contingency-based representation (you don’t pay unless we win)
• Experienced elder neglect and abuse attorneys
• A history of success in statewide nursing home litigation

Whether you’re dealing with the aftermath of serious neglect or simply suspect something is wrong, talking to an experienced Santa Rosa elder neglect attorney can give you peace of mind—and protect your loved one from further harm.

Contact a Santa Rosa Nursing Home Lawyer Today

If you believe your loved one has been neglected or abused in a Santa Rosa nursing home, assisted living facility, or board and care home, don’t wait. Contact the Nursing Home Law Group to speak with a trusted Santa Rosa nursing home lawyer today. We are committed to protecting vulnerable elders and helping families obtain justice.

Call us now for a free consultation. Let us investigate your concerns and, if warranted, take swift legal action.

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