Mill Valley Elder Neglect Lawyers Fighting for Accountability and Justice

Elder neglect is a growing concern in Mill Valley and throughout Marin County, where families trust nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and board and care homes to provide compassionate and attentive care to their aging loved ones. Unfortunately, when facilities fail to meet even basic standards of care, vulnerable residents can suffer serious harm—or worse. At Nursing Home Law Group, our Mill Valley nursing home lawyers are committed to standing up for those harmed by neglect and abuse in long-term care settings.

There are currently more than 400 licensed assisted living facilities and nearly 80 skilled nursing facilities across the North San Francisco Bay counties, including Marin, Sonoma, Napa, and Solano. While many of these facilities strive to uphold their duties, far too many are understaffed, poorly supervised, or run by profit-driven corporations that put cost savings ahead of resident safety.

Custodial neglect refers to the failure to assist a resident with basic personal needs, including hygiene, nutrition, mobility, and medical care. In Mill Valley and surrounding areas, we’ve seen firsthand the devastating outcomes that can result from:

• Failure to reposition bedridden residents, leading to preventable pressure ulcers (bedsores)
• Missed medications or medication errors
• Failure to monitor residents with cognitive impairment, leading to falls or wandering (elopement)
• Lack of proper hygiene care, resulting in infections or skin breakdown
• Inadequate supervision of food and fluid intake, causing malnutrition or dehydration
• Ignored signs of serious illness, such as respiratory distress or sepsis

In one widely reported case from a North Bay facility, a dementia patient died after staff failed to monitor his movements, allowing him to leave the secured unit and suffer a fatal fall. In another Marin County incident, a resident developed severe pressure sores that progressed to deep tissue wounds, despite repeated complaints by family members that staff were not turning or repositioning him.

When a loved one is injured—or worse—due to neglect in a care facility, families often feel overwhelmed, confused, and unsure of their legal rights. Our Mill Valley nursing home lawyers can help investigate the incident, gather crucial evidence, and pursue justice through civil litigation. In many cases, facilities will attempt to conceal or downplay their failures. That’s where having experienced legal counsel makes all the difference.

At Nursing Home Law Group, we know how to build strong, evidence-based cases that expose systemic neglect and hold facilities accountable. Whether the neglect involves a single incident or a pattern of poor care, our team is here to advocate for full accountability and compensation.

California courts have repeatedly recognized that facilities owe a “duty of care” to their residents—and when that duty is breached, they may be held liable for elder abuse, neglect, and wrongful death under California’s Elder Abuse Act (Welfare & Institutions Code § 15600 et seq.).

Notable examples include cases where nursing homes have been sued for failure to provide adequate staffing, failure to treat medical conditions in a timely manner, and for attempting to cover up injuries caused by neglect. These lawsuits not only result in financial recoveries for affected families but also drive systemic change.

If you suspect that your loved one is being neglected or abused in a Mill Valley care facility, do not wait. Early intervention can help prevent further harm—and you may be entitled to significant compensation for injuries, medical expenses, and emotional suffering.

Our Mill Valley elder neglect lawyers have been representing families across Marin County and the North Bay area for over 20 years. We have a proven track record of success in cases against both local and national nursing home chains, and we are relentless in our pursuit of justice.

All cases are taken on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing unless we win. Initial consultations are always free and confidential.

Let a trusted Mill Valley nursing home lawyer fight for your family. Call Nursing Home Law Group today to speak with an attorney who understands elder neglect—and how to stop it.