Welcome to the Fresno Nursing Home Abuse and Nursing Home Neglect Information site of Young & Wallin.
The Fresno Nursing Home Abuse Attorneys of Young & Wallin have a successful history of representing nursing home victims and their families in lawsuits against Fresno and other California nursing homes. Our skilled Fresno Elder Abuse attorneys are dedicated to pursing justice on behalf of nursing home abuse and neglect victims who have suffered physical, emotional, and/or financial harm. For years, our Fresno Nursing Home Abuse Lawyers have successfully represented victims of elder abuse and insured that the negligent senior care facilities were held accountable. In order to achieve immediate results and insure that your loved one is protected, Young & Wallin offer free initial consultations. Please contact us today!
Nursing Home Abuse/Neglect Helpful Links
Each year, there are horrific reports of Fresno nursing home abuse taking place. Our seniors have the right to expect more out of their caregivers. We have provided below links that offer information and resources that can help Fresno seniors and their families. You will also find helpful links that offer information on how to file nursing home abuse complaints.
Reporting Elder Abuse
Fresno Ombudsman Office
The Fresno Ombudsman conducts investigations into nursing home abuse complaints against Fresno nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and other senior housing facilities.
Statewide Listing of Ombudsman Offices
Department of Health Services Licensing and Certification Office
When Fresno nursing home residents have been abused or neglected and complaints are made, the Department of Health Services Licensing and Certification office generally will conduct an investigation within ten days. In emergency situations, investigations may be conducted within 24 hours.
California Advocates for Nursing Home Reform (CANHR)
CANHR offers help to Fresno elder abuse victims in the filing of nursing home abuse/neglect complaints. CANHR also provides data on nursing home abuse and nursing home neglect.
Adult Protective Services
Adult Protective Services in Fresno offers an array of services to Fresno seniors who have been victimized or who are at risk of being abused, exploited, or neglected.
Fresno County Sheriff
The Fresno County Sheriff's office provides protection to Fresno residents and conducts investigations into severe cases of nursing home abuse (i.e., sexual assault, severe lacerations, burns, etc.).
California Department of Aging (CDA)
The CDA provides a variety of services to seniors and their families, including counseling victims of abuse and neglect.
National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA)
NCEA is a national resource center that provides nursing home abuse statistics and other helpful information for Fresno seniors and other interested parties.
San Diego County District Attorney's Office
Senior Advocacy Groups
The Administration on Aging
The Administration on Aging provides services to Fresno seniors and offers information on the Older Americans Act, the federal legislation, and more.
Coalition to Protect America's Elders (CPAE)
The CPAE is a national advocacy group that works closely with many of the nation's most prominent senior advocacy groups and organizations to insure that seniors are protected.
National Citizens' Coalition for Nursing Home Reform (NCCNHR)
NCCNHR is a nationwide advocacy group for nursing home reform. This group provides a portal of information regarding elder abuse and elder care.
Elder Angels, Inc.
Elder Angels is an advocacy group that strives to prevent the financial abuse of seniors in California. This group offers support services to victims and their families.
California Advocates for Nursing Home Reform (CANHR)
CANHR offers data on Fresno nursing homes including, citation, complaint, and financial information.
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMMC)
CMMC is a federal agency that administers Medicare and Medicaid. CMMC regulates nursing homes and other health care providers and helps to insure that seniors receive the services that they are entitled to under Medicare and Medicaid guidelines.
The Consumer Consortium on Assisted Living (CCAL)
The CCAL offers information on assisted living and assisted living facilities.
Elder Abuse and Neglect
Helpguide
This help guide offers a vast amount of information on elder abuse and provides an overview of the signs, symptoms and causes of elder abuse.
National Coalition for Elder Care Reform (SCB)
SCB is a non-profit, national organization that offers an informational database for Fresno seniors to go and listen to fraud alerts, nursing home complaint histories and background information, and more.
Wikipedia
Wikipedia provides facts, statistical data and other information regarding elder abuse.
Fresno County Nursing Home Abuse and Nursing Home Neglect Attorneys Young & Wallin handle cases throughout the state of California and Fresno County including, Clovis, Coalinga, Firebaugh, Fowler, Fresno, Huron, Kerman, Kingsburg, Mendota, Orange Cove, Parlier, Reedley, Sanger, San Joaquin, and Selma.