Oakland Nursing Home Abuse Lawyer
If you have a feeling your loved one is being mistreated and abused, don’t hesitate, contact our Oakland nursing home abuse attorneys at 888-887-9777 now. Our attorneys have 75+ years of combined experience and will put our force to work for you.
We have extensive experience suing the following facilities: Nursing Homes, Assisted Living Facilities, Memory Care Facilities, Adult Day Care Centers, and more.
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Table of Contents:
- Get the Help You Need from Our Oakland Nursing Home Abuse Lawyers
- What Our Clients Say
- What Types of Nursing Home Abuse Cases Does Lanzone Morgan, LLP, Handle?
- Who Can File an Oakland Nursing Home Abuse Claim?
- What Does It Take To Prove an Oakland Nursing Home Abuse Case?
- Compensation for Injuries in Oakland Nursing Homes
- Nursing Home Resident Rights in Oakland, California
- Who Is Liable for Abuse in Oakland Nursing Homes?
- The Widespread Neglect of Nursing Home Resident Rights in Oakland
- Our Oakland Nursing Home Abuse Attorneys Serve the Entire East Bay
- Let Our Nursing Home Abuse Attorneys Help You Get Justice
- Frequently Asked Questions About Elder Abuse & Neglect
- Meet Our Riverside Attorneys
Thousands of California nursing home residents are living with daily abuse and neglect that strips them of their dignity, leaves them with permanent injuries, and shortens their lives. Family members often feel responsible for nursing home abuse or blame themselves for not detecting it sooner. If your loved one has experienced abuse or neglect, it is not your fault. You rightfully trusted the nursing home to keep your loved one safe, and the facility broke that trust.
Our skilled Oakland nursing home abuse lawyers are dedicated to protecting your loved one’s rights and dignity with passion and precision. When you choose Lanzone Morgan, LLP, you and your loved one will receive compassionate advocacy, emotional assistance, and resources to support you and your whole family. Contact us online today or call (888) 887-9777 for a free consultation.
Get the Help You Need from Our Oakland Nursing Home Abuse Lawyers
Most California nursing homes are large corporations that fight abuse claims. You will need medical experts, cooperative witnesses, and medical records to prove your claim. We are a dedicated California nursing home abuse law firm in Oakland with over 75 years of combined experience. We know the lawyers, judges, and legal processes in Alameda County, and we can help you stop the abuse and hold the facility accountable.
Everyone in our firm will have compassion and empathy for your loved one and treat you like family. Our founders, Anthony Lanzone and James Morgan, started our firm in 2008 to give a voice to the voiceless and advocate for their right to justice and compensation. We have since recovered over $200 million in compensation for vulnerable adults and their families.
We Hold Nursing Homes Accountable for Injuring Vulnerable Adults
Placing a loved one in a nursing home is an act of trust. Elderly and dependent adults typically cannot defend themselves. They often must accept nursing home abuse because they rely on these facilities for essential care. However, nursing home abuse is an outrageous violation of trust that can leave the victim trapped unless an advocate steps in.
Our experienced Oakland nursing home abuse attorneys have a proven track record of holding nursing homes accountable. Because nursing home abuse is all we do, we have developed the most efficient approach to handling every case. We know how California nursing homes operate and often see the same offenders repeatedly. Our knowledge of California nursing home litigation laws is unsurpassed, and our work in this area is helping to reshape California nursing home litigation laws.
For example, our attorneys won a unanimous ruling in the state Supreme Court that bans health care powers of attorney from signing optional nursing home arbitration agreements. This ruling protects residents’ rights to present their case in a jury trial.
What Our Clients Say
We represent all clients and their families with the same passion and perseverance we would give our own families. Below are a few examples of the client testimonials we regularly receive:
“Learning that my mother was dying of Alzheimer’s was devastating on its own. The emotional toll of the disease, treatment costs, and learning who to trust with her care was exhausting. When that trust was breached by a memory care facility, resulting in her death, I hired Lanzone Morgan, LLP, to ensure that my mother’s memory would not be marred by one facility’s negligence. This firm was empathetic, informative, and patient with my family and me during the entire litigation. With their help, we received a fair settlement from the memory care facility and most importantly, a sense of justice and peace, which brought dignity to my mother’s life and our memory of her.”
Stephen N.
“Dealing with the grief of losing your loved one is difficult, but when it’s at the hands of a facility that we trusted to care for our mother, it’s overwhelmingly hard. At times, I feel like if I choose a different place, my mother would still be here. From the moment I called Lanzone Morgan, LLP with my complaint, everything went amazingly smooth. They were understanding, kind, and effective at winning our case. I have never been through this process before, but I was extremely surprised how fast it went! They dealt with us with care because they knew we were struggling adapting to life without our mother, submitting the documents they needed, and all the questions and stress that come with filing a case. To anyone who has lost a loved one or endured pain and suffering at the hands of another, I 100% recommend Lazone Morgan. It is getting the justice my mother deserved and saving others from the same fate.”
Chloe E.
Get started on your path to justice with Lanzone Morgan, LLP. With 75+ years of experience, we have a proven track record of holding nursing homes accountable.
What Types of Nursing Home Abuse Cases Does Lanzone Morgan, LLP, Handle?
We have decades of combined experience handling multiple types of nursing home abuse and neglect cases, including those involving the following:
- Physical abuse
- Emotional abuse
- Verbal abuse
- Financial abuse
- Sexual assault
- Nursing home neglect
- Bedsores
- Medication errors
- Physical and chemical restraints
- Wandering and elopement
- Slips and falls
- Poor hygiene
- Subdural hematomas
- Infections
- Malnutrition and dehydration
- Death
These are just examples of the common types of nursing home abuse injuries our clients have suffered. If you notice any concerning injuries or warning signs of abuse, write down your observations and contact our experienced elder abuse lawyers in Oakland, CA, immediately. We can determine whether abuse is occurring, help you protect your loved one, and advise you of your legal rights and options.
Who Can File an Oakland Nursing Home Abuse Claim?
Residents who experience abuse in Oakland nursing homes can file their own nursing home abuse claims if they have the physical and mental ability to do so. However, abused and neglected residents often lack the capacity to file their own claims. In these cases, a friend or family member with a durable power of attorney may file a nursing home abuse lawsuit. If your loved one did not designate a power of attorney while they had capacity, the court can appoint a conservator or legal guardian to manage their affairs and file the claim.
If your loved one died from nursing home abuse or neglect, the California wrongful death statute allows the following surviving parties to file a claim:
- Spouse
- Domestic partner
- Children
- Grandchildren
- Legal guardian
Our experienced elder abuse lawyers in Oakland, California, can determine who qualifies to file a claim for your loved one and, if necessary, petition the court to appoint a legal guardian or conservator.
What Does It Take To Prove an Oakland Nursing Home Abuse Case?
You will need evidence to prove that your loved one suffered abuse or did not receive the care they needed, and that they suffered an injury as a result. You will typically need the following evidence to make your case:
- Medical records
- Photographs of the injuries
- Eyewitness testimony
- Expert witness testimony
- Medical bills and receipts
- Testimony from friends or family members about the effects of the abuse
Obtaining this evidence can be overwhelming and cost-prohibitive, but you don’t have to gather it alone. When you hire Lanzone Morgan, LLP, our dedicated attorneys will obtain the evidence for you. We will interview nursing home staff and residents, meet with your loved one, obtain and analyze your loved one’s medical records, and review the nursing home’s policies and procedures. We will collaborate with medical experts, life care planners, vocational specialists, and other professional witnesses as needed to prove your claim and calculate your damages.
Compensation for Injuries in Oakland Nursing Homes
You or your loved one may be entitled to the following damages for nursing home abuse and neglect injuries:
- Economic damages – compensation for financial losses, including theft of property, medical expenses, and lost wages
- Non-economic damages – compensation for subjective losses, such as pain and suffering, scarring, disfigurement, and loss of enjoyment of life
- Punitive damages – damages awarded to punish the defendants and deter others when you have evidence of intentional misconduct, fraud, or gross negligence
- Wrongful death damages – damages awarded to surviving family members when nursing home abuse or neglect is fatal, including funeral expenses, loss of financial support, mental grief and suffering, and loss of companionship
How Much Is an Oakland Nursing Home Abuse Case Worth?
Every case is unique, and we will need to review the details of your circumstances before we can determine your case value. The following factors may impact your case value:
- The severity of the injuries
- The nursing home’s conduct
- The cost of medical care
- The length of your loved one’s recovery
- Whether the injuries result in death
- The type of case you file
- The skill and experience of your Oakland nursing home abuse lawyer
Most nursing home abuse and neglect cases are medical malpractice cases, which limit non-economic damages. The 2025 limit is $430,000. This amount is updated annually. If the abuse occurred in an assisted living facility, you will usually be able to file an elder abuse claim, which carries no limits on damages.
We are dedicated to recovering the maximum compensation available, regardless of whether your case is a medical malpractice or elder abuse claim. We will take the time to understand the full impact of the abuse or neglect and the long-term costs so that we can fight for the full extent of the damages.
Our Nursing Home Abuse Case Results
Our $200 million+ in case results includes numerous six- and seven-figure verdicts and settlements, such as the following:
- $2.3 million for a nursing home resident who suffered permanent injuries from multiple falls
- $1.2 million for the family of a nursing home resident who starved to death
- $1 million for a nursing home resident who developed a bedsore
- $850,000 for the family of a nursing home resident who choked to death
Nursing home abuse and neglect violate residents’ rights, and compensation is the primary vehicle of justice for injured nursing home residents.
Nursing Home Resident Rights in Oakland, California
Elderly and dependent adults do not lose their rights as human beings or U.S. citizens when they move into skilled nursing facilities. Nursing homes exist to provide vulnerable adults with a safe, homelike environment where they can enjoy the highest quality of life possible. We believe a nursing home resident’s right to a dignified existence is paramount. Nursing homes are often an aging adult’s last home before they pass away, and they should be able to enjoy the final stage of their lives without losing their dignity or experiencing abuse.
California nursing home residents have the following rights:
- The right to make informed decisions about their care and refuse treatment
- The right to privacy, dignity, and respect
- The right to be free of chemical and physical restraints, except when medically necessary and with consent
- The right to receive proper notice before being discharged or transferred
- The right to manage their own finances
- The right to vote as a resident of the facility and a U.S. citizen
A Nursing Home’s Duty to Protect Resident Rights
Nursing homes must protect residents’ rights by informing them about the risks and benefits of medical procedures and medications. They must protect residents’ privacy and keep medical records confidential. Nursing home abuse and neglect most commonly involve violations of a resident’s right to dignity, respect, and freedom from restraints. A nursing home must do the following to protect resident rights:
- Allow residents to shower and change their clothes on their preferred schedule and provide assistance as needed
- Promptly change soiled or wet bedding, diapers, and clothing
- Provide privacy curtains and avoid transporting residents unclothed or uncovered
- Prescribe only medically necessary medication
- Employ sufficient staff to realistically meet every resident’s needs
- Train staff to effectively handle behavioral challenges in residents with cognitive decline or mental illness
- Establish policies and procedures to prevent abuse
- Report suspected abuse to the appropriate state agencies immediately
If you believe a nursing home has violated your loved one’s rights, call Lanzone Morgan, LLP, immediately at (888) 887-9777 for a free consultation. We can determine whether you have a case for damages and identify the responsible parties.
Who Is Liable for Abuse in Oakland Nursing Homes?
Multiple parties may be liable for nursing home neglect injuries and abuse, including the following:
- Nurses
- CNAs
- Doctors
- Therapists
- Radiologists
- Pharmacists
- Nursing home administrators
- Nursing home owners
Although nurses and CNAs commit most nursing home abuse and neglect, the bigger culprits are often nursing home owners and administrators. These parties may understaff facilities, hire unqualified workers, and neglect staff training so they can pay exorbitant salaries and bonuses to executives. When we take on your loved one’s case, we will scrutinize the facility’s policies and procedures, including staffing and training policies. We will also collaborate with medical experts to review the care your loved one received.
During our investigations, we almost always find that a case of nursing home abuse is more than an isolated incident. It is usually the inevitable effect of systemic neglect in the nursing home, which reflects an industry-wide indifference to the rights and dignity of elderly and dependent adults.
The Widespread Neglect of Nursing Home Resident Rights in Oakland
More than 7,600 U.S. nursing homes received health citations related to abuse and neglect in 2025, according to SeniorLiving.org. A survey by the World Health Organization found that 64.2 percent of nursing home staff admit to committing abuse in the last year. According to ProPublica, 11 of the 69 nursing homes in Alameda County were cited for serious deficiencies in 2024, and 62 had infection-related deficiencies. Medicare has cited one Alameda County facility, Fruitvale Healthcare Center, for abuse, neglect, or exploitation during the past year.
While the public never learns about most instances of nursing home neglect and abuse, some cases are severe enough to make the headlines.
Oakland Nursing Home Abuse in the News
In March 2024, ABC 7 News reported that the family of a 79-year-old resident with dementia filed a lawsuit against Windsor Healthcare Center of Oakland alleging that the resident was raped repeatedly by another resident. The lawsuit further alleged that staff knew about the assaults but failed to intervene or notify the family. The family learned about the abuse from a CNA.
In July 2024, the Sacramento Bee reported that another family sued the same facility for the wrongful death of a loved one with dementia. According to the lawsuit, the facility inappropriately drugged the resident, and the resident died of an overdose.
In 2022, authorities arrested a nursing assistant at the Kyakameena Care Center in Berkeley for two counts of financial elder abuse and identity theft. According to KRON 4, the nursing assistant made over 100 purchases and withdrawals from a 73-year-old resident’s debit card, totalling over $10,000, which caused the resident’s rent check to bounce. The nursing assistant also made fraudulent purchases and withdrawals using a 70-year-old resident’s debit card during the week before she died.
We Can Help If Your Loved One Experiences Abuse or Neglect in an Oakland Nursing Home
If your loved one experienced similar treatment, you may have grounds to file a nursing home abuse lawsuit. You also may have a viable claim if your loved one was admitted to the hospital for a serious injury, contracted infections after moving into the facility, developed a bedsore, or experienced other concerning changes. You may feel frustrated because the nursing home has stopped communicating about your loved one’s status or perhaps transferred them to another facility without telling you.
These are red flags that may point to abuse. We can help you uncover what is happening and hold the nursing home accountable
Our Oakland Nursing Home Abuse Attorneys Serve the Entire East Bay
We are here to support you and your entire family in all of Oakland and the surrounding areas, including the following cities:
- Alameda
- Berkeley
- Emeryville
- Fremont
- Hayward
- Piedmont
- Richmond
- San Francisco
- San Jose
- San Leandro
- San Lorenzo
We are committed to getting justice for elder abuse victims throughout California. Even if you are outside of the Oakland area, we have offices throughout the state and can travel to you regardless of where you live.
Let Our Nursing Home Abuse Attorneys Help You Get Justice
If you suspect your loved one is experiencing abuse or neglect in an Oakland nursing home, you don’t have to fight alone. We are singularly focused on representing nursing home abuse victims and their families, with a proven track record of holding nursing homes accountable. We understand that the nursing home has broken your trust, and you can rest assured that we won’t take the trust you put in us lightly. Call our compassionate and experienced Oakland nursing home abuse lawyers today at (888) 887-9777 to start the path to justice.
Frequently Asked Questions About Elder Abuse & Neglect
How Can I Tell If a Loved One with Dementia Is Experiencing Nursing Home Abuse?
People with dementia may show signs of nursing home abuse even if they cannot tell you it is happening. You may notice unexplained bruises, frequent falls, increased agitation, or rapid declines in their health.
What is Considered Elder Abuse in a Nursing Home?
Elder abuse in a nursing home includes physical, emotional, verbal, sexual, and financial abuse. Nursing home neglect is also a form of abuse, which includes failing to prevent bedsores, leaving residents in wet or soiled clothing for extended periods, using chemical restraints or indwelling catheters as a substitute for care, and failing to meet a resident’s nutritional needs.
Can I Transfer My Loved One To a New Facility After Filing a Nursing Home Abuse Case?
Yes, you always have the right to transfer your loved one to a different facility, which is often the most effective way to protect them. However, not everyone can move their loved one, and many families in this position hesitate to report abuse for fear of retaliation. However, not reporting the abuse is more dangerous. Our attorneys have never seen a nursing home retaliate after we became involved.
Written and edited by our team of expert legal content writers and reviewed and approved by attorney Anthony C. Lanzone.
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- Nursing Homes
- Assisted Living Facilities
- Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly, or RCFE
- Memory Care Facilities
- Skilled Nursing Facilities
- Adult Day Care Centers
- Continuing Care Retirement Communities
- Non-Emergency Transport Providers
- Acute Care Hospitals
- Nursing Home Infections
- Falls & Fractures
- Unexplained Broken Bones
- Bedsores/Pressure Sores
- Sepsis
- Medication Errors/Overmedication
- Unauthorized Use of Restraints
- Wheelchair Transfer Injuries
- Elderly Wandering & Elopement
- Elderly Sexual Assault & Abuse
- Dehydration & Malnutrition
- Poor Hygiene
- Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs)
- Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)
- Amputation
- Choking Deaths
- Wrongful Death
- Financial Elder Abuse