Pasadena Nursing Home Abuse Lawyer

If your loved one has been neglected or abused in a Pasadena nursing home, our experienced attorneys can help you pursue substantial compensation. Contact us today to schedule a free consultation and start the path to justice.

Cases We Handle

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, and more.

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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:

You Can Count on Our Pasadena Nursing Home Abuse Attorneys To Get Justice
Nursing Home Abuse Is a Shocking Act that No One Sees Coming
Types of Cases Our Pasadena Nursing Home Abuse Lawyers Handle
Pasadena Nursing Home Residents Have Rights
What Should You Do If You Suspect Nursing Home Abuse in Pasadena?
What Compensation Can Victims of Nursing Home Abuse Recover?
Stories of Neglect and Abuse in Pasadena Nursing Homes
What Is the Deadline for Filing a Nursing Home Abuse Lawsuit?
Get Help with Your Pasadena Nursing Home Abuse Claim Starting Now
Frequently Asked Questions
Meet Our Pasadena Attorneys

Nursing home abuse is a serious problem in Pasadena nursing homes that can cause severe, permanent injuries and death. Nursing homes in Pasadena, CA, have a legal duty to provide a safe, secure environment and treat residents with dignity and respect. However, many nursing home owners knowingly understaff facilities to increase profits, and understaffing is one of the primary drivers of nursing home abuse.

Our Pasadena nursing home abuse lawyers have made a relentless commitment to safeguarding the rights and dignity of the elderly, particularly those who live in skilled nursing facilities. If you suspect your loved one is being neglected or abused in a Pasadena nursing home, call our attorneys immediately at (888) 887-9777 for a free consultation.

You Can Count on Our Pasadena Nursing Home Abuse Attorneys To Get Justice

We are one of the leading elder abuse law firms in the United States with over 75 years of combined experience and a proven track record of holding nursing homes accountable. Nursing home abuse is all we do, so we can offer a depth of experience you will not find at other firms.

We know how the long-term care industry works, and insurance companies defend cases. Our attorneys often see the same defendants again and again. They know we genuinely care about our clients, can win in court, and will not back down until we recover full compensation.

We advocate for every client with passion and precision. Our founders, Anthony Lanzone and James Morgan, started our firm with a vision to provide dedicated advocacy for vulnerable adults who too often feel that they must tolerate abuse or be deprived of care. With over 20 years of experience, James Morgan has dedicated his entire legal career to protecting the dignity of the elderly.

Nursing Home Abuse Is a Shocking Act that No One Sees Coming

Many families who come to us blame themselves for their loved ones’ injuries. They berate themselves for not recognizing the signs sooner or second-guess themselves for placing their loved one in a nursing home. Nothing is more heartbreaking than discovering your loved one experienced maltreatment in a nursing home. However, it is not your fault. Placing someone in a nursing home is often the only right thing to do.

It is easy to look back and think it should have been obvious, but you only have the benefit of hindsight now. Nursing homes go to great lengths to cover up abuse, and no one wants to believe their loved one is being abused.

When you come to Lanzone Morgan, LLP, everyone in our office will treat you and your family with empathy and compassion, as if you are our family. We never judge clients for not catching the abuse sooner.

Our clients can attest that once they contacted our firm, we worked swiftly to protect their loved one while providing compassionate advocacy. Here’s what some satisfied clients have said:

“"I contacted Lanzone Morgan, LLP regarding neglect suffered by my mother at a rehabilitation facility. My initial contact was with Emily. She is very professional and compassionate. I immediately felt I was in the right place. She took the time to listen and made me feel that the number one priority was my mother and seeking justice for her. This was confirmed by Mr. Morgan. Not only is he very knowledgeable, but he took a human approach to our case and allowed us to make the best decision for my mother. I highly recommend their services. They will protect the interests of your loved one."”

Martha B.

“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.

“My mother was neglected at a nursing home. I knew that they neglected her, but they denied it. I also knew that other people were neglected at that same nursing home. I found attorney James Morgan, and he helped me hold the nursing home responsible for their conduct. When we complained to the nursing home, they just ignored us. We did not get any response until attorney Morgan got on the case. My family and I thank attorney Morgan for doing a great job on our case and not letting the nursing home get away with neglecting our mother.”

J.B.

“My case with Lanzone Morgan, LLP, involved the death of my Mother that I believed would not have occurred if not for the harmful actions or the negligence of another party. I was unsure if I had any recourse and was uncertain of my next steps. During this emotionally grueling time, I spoke with Anthony Lanzone and was immediately impressed with his knowledge regarding my case. Whenever I called with questions, Mr. Lanzone listened to my input and quickly responded to my questions and concerns. Mr. Lanzone and the firm’s lawyers were highly experienced in this area of law. They always notified me before filing a motion and explained to me what was being filed. The fees were reasonable and explained up front. While it is very difficult to put a value on the life of a loved one and no amount of money could ever replace my Mother, the damages awarded eased my mind in that I have done something to hopefully prevent this from happening to someone else’s loved one. Lanzone and Morgan renewed my faith in the legal profession and represented me and my family with dignity and professionalism during a very difficult time.”

Jill

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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.

Types of Cases Our Pasadena Nursing Home Abuse Lawyers Handle

We handle a variety of nursing home abuse cases, including those involving the following:

Slips and falls
Broken bones
Subdural hematomas
Infections
Bedsores
Sexual assault
Malnutrition and dehydration
Poor hygiene care
Overmedication
Wandering and elopement
Physical abuse
Verbal abuse
Neglect
Wrongful death

If your loved one has experienced any of the above, you may have grounds to file a lawsuit against the facility and the responsible staff. Nursing home abuse should never happen. Even if it only happened once, your loved one deserves justice.

“And one of the main defenses in all our cases is that whatever happened to this person wasn't because of neglect. What happened to this person was because of their underlying disease processes and their age. This was just inevitable. That's not true. People aren't supposed to get bed sores. People aren't supposed to fall and hit their heads. Especially when the family's trying to do the right thing by entrusting the care and paying thousands of dollars so that this doesn't happen because they don't have the expertise to take care of them and keep them safe themselves.”

Anthony Lanzone, Founding Partner

Pasadena Nursing Home Residents Have Rights

Nursing home residents retain their rights and liberties, including the right to control daily activities, make informed health care decisions, and receive visitors. Federal regulations provide that nursing home residents have the following rights:

To be treated with dignity and respect and to live in a home-like environment free of abuse, neglect, and discrimination
To receive care that promotes independence and quality of life, regardless of residents’ diagnosis, the severity of their condition, or payment sources
To be free of medically unnecessary physical and chemical restraints
To return to the facility after hospital admissions
To manage their money, keep possessions in their rooms, and have reasonable protection against theft

California Health and Safety Code Section 1599.1 requires nursing homes to hire “an adequate number of qualified personnel to carry out all of the functions of the facility.” It also requires that nursing homes ensure residents maintain good personal hygiene and receive care to prevent bedsores and incontinence.

If your loved one has suffered abuse or neglect in a nursing home, the facility has violated their rights. Our dedicated Pasadena elder abuse attorneys are dedicated to giving your loved one a voice and holding nursing homes accountable for violating their rights.

What Should You Do If You Suspect Nursing Home Abuse in Pasadena?

Trust your gut, and take action. Your loved one may be afraid or unable to tell you about the abuse. Our attorneys have often found that a family member’s instincts are correct. Write down the reasons for your concerns and include any signs or symptoms you have noticed.
You have the following options for reporting suspected abuse or neglect:
- Call the Department of Public Health at (800) 554-0354 to file a complaint.
- Call the Long-Term Care Ombudsman’s CRISIS Line at (800) 231-4024.
- Call law enforcement if you believe your loved one has experienced physical, sexual, or financial abuse.
- Call 911 if you believe your loved one is in immediate danger.
If your loved one lives in an assisted living or residential care facility, file a complaint with the Department of Social Services by emailing letusno@dss.ca.gov.
In addition, speak with one of our experienced elder abuse lawyers in Pasadena as soon as possible. We can help you report abuse, hold the nursing home accountable, and pursue compensation on your behalf.

What Compensation Can Victims of Nursing Home Abuse Recover?

You may be entitled to recover economic and non-economic damages for nursing home abuse and neglect. Economic damages cover financial losses, such as medical expenses, lost wages, the cost of transferring to a new facility, and the value of lost assets in instances of financial abuse. Non-economic damages compensate for the less quantifiable impacts on the victim’s life, such as pain and suffering, emotional distress, loss of enjoyment of life, humiliation, and loss of function.

If your loved one has died from nursing home abuse or neglect, you may be eligible to recover wrongful death damages. These may include funeral expenses, your loved one’s medical expenses, your loved one’s pain and suffering, your mental grief and suffering, loss of companionship, loss of parental guidance, and similar losses.

In addition, you may be eligible to recover punitive damages if you can prove the defendants engaged in reckless, oppressive, malicious, or fraudulent conduct.

How Much Compensation Can I Receive?

Your damages will vary based on the severity of the injuries, the cost of medical care, the skill of your attorney, and other individual factors related to your unique case. We have a proven track record of holding nursing homes accountable.

Our attorneys have obtained substantial nursing home abuse verdicts and settlements, such as the following:

$3 million settlement for a nursing home resident who developed an infected coccyx bedsore
$2.3 million verdict on behalf of an 84-year-old woman who sustained permanent injuries from multiple falls in a nursing home
$1.3 million verdict for a client who broke her leg helping her mother shower after nursing home staff refused

Stories of Neglect and Abuse in Pasadena Nursing Homes

In 2020, regulators shut down Golden Cross Health Care Center on Fair Oaks Avenue over a lack of basic patient care and an inadequate response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Pasadena Fire Department evacuated 63 residents, according to a June 2020 CBS News report. At the time of the report, the facility had already had 104 confirmed cases of coronavirus, with eight fatalities. The report said that according to numbers from the city of Pasadena, 72 residents and 32 staff members had contracted the disease.

The Pasadena Star-News reported that state investigators found shocking conditions inside the facility, leading to its closure, including the following:

Old blood stains on the shirt of a dialysis patient, who told investigators he had not received a shower in two weeks
Inadequate staff training
Infection control violations
Malnourished, dehydrated residents
Residents lying in soiled and wet linens for hours
Bed sores, with one resident at risk of amputation
Staff being allowed to continue working after slapping a resident
Fruit flies in the kitchen

Inspection Results in Pasadena Nursing Homes

Inspectors have also found significant deficiencies in other Pasadena nursing homes. For example, Brighton Care Center has received 61 citations in the last three years, including one for failing to timely investigate and report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft to the appropriate authorities. The facility was also cited for inadequate colostomy care, inadequate respiratory care, failing to remove accident hazards, failing to prevent bedsores, and inadequate infection control.

Pasadena Care Center has received 80 health citations during the past three years, including a finding of immediate jeopardy, the most serious finding state inspectors encounter. On April 19, 2025, inspectors found that Brighton Care Center failed to prevent a resident from eloping after being out on pass and failed to follow appropriate procedures after it occurred. This facility has also received citations for failing to protect residents from abuse, not providing a clean, comfortable environment, and failing to provide appropriate dialysis care.

Camellia Gardens Care Center received 63 citations in the last three years, including citations for failing to provide appropriate IV fluid administration when needed and failing to ensure residents were free of medically unnecessary physical and chemical restraints.

What Is the Deadline for Filing a Nursing Home Abuse Lawsuit?

The statute of limitations for nursing home abuse claims is complex because individual circumstances affect it. If the case involves substandard medical care, it may be considered medical malpractice. The deadline for malpractice cases is one year from the discovery of the injury, but no more than three years from the incident.

If someone other than a health care provider has committed the abuse, the case may be governed by the standard personal injury statute of limitations, which is generally two years from the date of the incident. If the case involves financial abuse, the statute of limitations may be as long as four years.

Due to the complexity of the statutes of limitations, it’s important to consult a knowledgeable and experienced nursing home abuse attorney. If a case is filed too late, it will likely be dismissed, costing the plaintiff the opportunity to recover compensation. Protect your case by calling our elderly abuse attorneys in Pasadena as soon as possible when you suspect nursing home abuse or neglect.

Get Help with Your Pasadena Nursing Home Abuse Claim Starting Now

Nursing home abuse can leave physical and emotional scars that never heal. Your loved one deserves justice. We are one of the leading elder abuse law firms in the United States, with over $200 million in compensation recovered.

Frequently Asked Questions

How Do You Prove Nursing Home Abuse?

You will need the following types of evidence to prove your loved one was injured and how it happened:

A complete medical record
Incident reports
State investigation reports
Eyewitness testimony
Expert witness testimony
Video footage of the incident
Financial statements

Every nursing home abuse case is unique. We work with highly respected medical experts and life care planners, and we have access to gather all of the evidence needed to build a strong case.

What Is the Cost To Hire a Nursing Home Injury Attorney in Pasadena?

There is no upfront cost to hire an attorney at our Pasadena nursing home abuse law firm. Once we accept your case, we will take on the costs of proving your case and prosecuting it. We’ll advance the cost of expert witness retainers, filing fees, and travel costs. We collect our fees and costs from your compensation. If we don’t win, you pay nothing.

Can a Nursing Home Restrict Visitation?

No, a California nursing home cannot impose limits on visitation time. You have a right to visit your loved one for as long and often as you want. Furthermore, you are entitled to visit at any hour of the day or night. We encourage you to show up at different times of the day, including at night, so the nursing home will be motivated to provide quality care at all times.