Los Angeles Nursing Home Abuse Lawyer

Our Los Angeles nursing home abuse attorneys are relentlessly committed to safeguarding the rights and dignity of the most vulnerable members of society. If you suspect your elderly loved one has been abused, contact Lanzone Morgan, LLP, today to learn more about your legal options.

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:

Why Work With Our Skilled Los Angeles Nursing Home Abuse Attorneys?
What Our Los Angeles Clients Have to Say About Our Services
If Your Loved One Has Been Mistreated, You Deserve Answers
Types of Nursing Home Abuse Cases We Handle
Compensation for Your Los Angeles Nursing Home Abuse Case
How Our Attorneys Can Help With Your Abuse or Neglect Case
The Reality of Nursing Home Care Quality in Los Angeles
How to Report Suspected Nursing Home Abuse in Los Angeles
Speak With Our Lawyers About Your Los Angeles Nursing Home Abuse Case
Meet Our Los Angeles Attorneys

Why Work With Our Skilled Los Angeles Nursing Home Abuse Attorneys?

At Lanzone Morgan, LLP, nursing home abuse cases are all we do. With over 75 years of combined experience, our compassionate nursing home abuse attorneys have the skills, knowledge, and experience to successfully pursue justice for families like yours during an extremely difficult time in their lives.

With deep roots in California, we bring a deep understanding of state law and the local legal landscape, including the court systems and judges, to each case. Our award-winning attorneys, including James Morgan, Reza Sobati, and Elizabeth Kim, are members of the Los Angeles County Bar Association, demonstrating our professional accountability and commitment to the highest ethical standards when representing you and your loved ones.

We fight nursing home abuse to get justice for those who have been harmed and protect the rights, welfare, and dignity of the elderly members of our community. Our efforts spur systemic change, such as the landmark appellate decision our attorneys recently secured that significantly expands the compensation available in many nursing home abuse cases.

What Our Los Angeles Clients Have to Say About Our Services

Here are some of the testimonials we’ve received from the families of nursing home abuse victims we’ve helped in and around Los Angeles:

“I had such a great experience with Lanzone Morgan, LLP. They took my father’s case, understanding how important it was to protect his health, integrity, mental well-being, and overall quality of life. From the beginning, I truly felt they treated his case with the seriousness it deserved and made it a priority. Their professionalism, compassion, and dedication gave our family peace of mind during a very difficult time. I’m grateful for the care and attention they gave to my father’s situation. I want to thank everyone who worked on my father’s case, especially Emely. Your kindness, hard work, and commitment did not go unnoticed. Our family truly appreciates everything you did for my father and for us during this process.”

– Alfee, Los Angeles County Client

“My mom passed away because of the negligence of an NSF, and Lanzone Morgan, LLP, helped us get some justice for her. All their staff are very friendly and communicative. Emily and Whitney were always letting us know what was going on with our case. Mr. Morgan worked quickly to get us a settlement that we were more than happy with. Very satisfied with the lawyers and staff at Lanzone Morgan, LLP. I would highly recommend this law office to anyone who has had a loved one in an NSF that was negligent.”

– Maricela, Los Angeles County Client

“This review is being posted much later than I expected, perhaps in part because I still have been mourning the loss of my mother. I contacted the office of Lanzone Morgan, LLP after the passing of my mother, who had been living in an assisted living facility. Everyone in their legal office was so professional, so courteous, very compassionate in speaking with me in regards to my late mother, and so capable in preparing the best legal case to address our family's concerns. I cannot say enough good about this law firm and its entire staff. I would recommend their legal services to any family who has questions related to the care and comfort of their elder loved ones. Yes, I am still mourning the loss of my mother, but I am also very confident that my grief has been greatly lessened because of the help and compassion provided to our family by the office of Lanzone Morgan, LLP.”

– John, Los Angeles County Client

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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.

If Your Loved One Has Been Mistreated, You Deserve Answers

Placing a family member in a nursing home is a difficult, emotional decision. You trust the facility to provide high-quality care and protect your loved one’s well-being. Finding out that your loved one has been abused or neglected by the people you trusted is a devastating betrayal, especially if the nursing home has limited your visitation or failed to communicate with you about their condition.

Nursing homes don’t just have a moral obligation to care for your loved one properly — they’re legally required to. When they fail to uphold legal standards of care, they are responsible for the harm they cause. Our Los Angeles nursing home abuse lawyers are committed to fighting to preserve the rights of elder care residents and hold negligent facilities accountable.

Types of Nursing Home Abuse Cases We Handle

Our Los Angeles nursing home abuse lawyers represent elderly and dependent adults and their families who have experienced countless types of abuse and neglect by caregivers and nursing facilities. Our team develops and employs adaptive strategies for each case, ensuring a customized approach so each victim receives the individualized care they deserve.

The types of nursing home cases we take on often involve the following injuries:

Falls
Broken bones
Subdural hematomas
Infections
Bed sores/Pressure sores
Sexual Assault/STIs
Dehydration
Malnutrition
Poor Hygiene
Overmedication
Wandering and elopement
Death

If you suspect your elderly loved one is experiencing nursing home abuse in California, contact us promptly to explore your legal options.

Compensation for Your Los Angeles Nursing Home Abuse Case

If your loved one was abused in a nursing home, you may be eligible to recover multiple types of compensation with the help of an attorney, including:

Past and future medical bills
Lost wages or inheritance
Property losses
Physical pain and suffering
Emotional harm or trauma
Diminished quality or enjoyment of life
Loss of consortium
Funeral/burial expenses
Punitive damages

At Lanzone Morgan, LLP, we’ve recovered over $250 million in settlements and verdicts for victims of nursing home abuse and their families in California. Some notable case results include the following:

Case Story: Severe Neglect Leads to $1.9 Million Verdict After Fall Death

In a recent case, Lanzone Morgan, LLP, represented the family of a woman who died after recurring, long-term care failures at a Los Angeles County nursing home. The resident was hospitalized eight times during her 11 months at the facility, during which she suffered repeated falls, malnutrition, and other unaddressed problems. It took eight falls and a broken back for staff to order a floor mat for her room, and the facility consistently failed to notify her doctor or family when she was injured.

The woman left the facility in June 2023 and died at home the next month, shortly after a final fall that robbed her of her ability to communicate. Committed to getting justice, our team pursued the case all the way to the courtroom, where a judge found the home had violated the resident’s legal rights 578 different times. Our attorneys secured a $1.9 million verdict for the victim’s family.

Case Results

$7.6M
VERDICT

Verdict awarded after a jury found the nursing home liable for neglect of an elderly veteran in the largest Bill of Rights verdict in California history, with 1,437 violations.

$2.3M
VERDICT

For a Los Angeles County client who had multiple falls while residing at a skilled nursing facility, resulting in a broken arm and pelvis

$1.5M
VERDICT

In a bench trial, the judge found 578 violations of the resident’s rights, resulting in the second-largest Bill of Rights verdict in California state history.

$445K
VERDICT

Verdict won for a Los Angeles County client following financial elder abuse

$800K
SETTLEMENT

Settlement recovered for the family of an elderly nursing home resident who suffered a fall fracture, acquired a pressure sore, and then died as a result of his injuries

How Our Attorneys Can Help With Your Abuse or Neglect Case

When clients choose us to represent them, we do not take their faith in us lightly. We’ll handle your case with empathy and compassion, providing personalized service tailored to your family’s needs while pursuing justice with passion and precision.

You can count on the following from our firm:

We shoulder the burden: Your family is already dealing with enough, so we’ll handle all the legal details.
Outstanding client service: We employ adaptive strategies to ensure a customized approach so each victim receives the individualized care they deserve.
24/7 access: Our team is available around the clock to answer your questions and provide the reassurance you need.
Clear communication: We’ll explain your case in plain language, not confusing jargon.
Proven results: We handle cases efficiently and aggressively to pursue the best possible outcome as quickly as possible.
No upfront fees: We understand the financial pressure your family is under, so we work on a contingency fee basis. You won’t pay anything for our representation unless we win your case.

Learn More: How to Choose the Best Nursing Home Abuse Lawyer in Los Angeles

“Vulnerable victims are often cast aside by society. Despite having laws to deter this conduct, state and federal governments are unable to do enough to curb the increasing trend of abuse and neglect. When we litigate cases, our goal is to hold the perpetrators accountable for their wrongful conduct and obtain compensation for the vulnerable victims. There has been no greater reward than being the voice and advocate for the thousands of clients we have represented over the many years of practice and holding the perpetrators accountable.”

James Morgan, Founding Partner

The Reality of Nursing Home Care Quality in Los Angeles

Families should be able to trust nursing homes to provide their loved ones with proper care. However, far too often, facilities are understaffed, underfunded, and poorly run. When facilities fail to meet acceptable care standards, residents are harmed.

The following are recent examples of poor care at Los Angeles-area nursing facilities, according to data reported by ProPublica:

Sunray Healthcare Center

Sunray Healthcare Center is currently designated as a Special Focus Facility, or SFF, by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, meaning it has a documented history of failing to comply with care quality standards and regulations. As of March, the facility had been on the SFF list for 17 months.

According to the data, Sunray has been fined $148,000 for 80 total deficiencies since late 2023. A January complaint report found the following three violations, two considered severe, leading to a $22,230 fine:

Failure to provide basic life support, including CPR, subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives
Failure to address accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent accidents
Failure to develop and implement a complete care plan to meet a resident’s needs, with timetables and measurable actions

University Park Healthcare Center

University Park Healthcare Center was listed as an SFF candidate as recently as September 2025, but has reportedly been removed since. The facility has developed a poor reputation, including a one-star overall rating from Medicare.gov.

University Park has been cited for nursing home abuse as recently as July, where a complaint inspection reportedly found that it failed to prevent a resident with a history of violent behavior from harming others. Inspectors reported the following violations:

Failure to protect each resident from abuse
Failure to develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse
Failure to timely report suspected abuse and report the results of any investigation to the proper authorities

Skyline Healthcare Center LA

Skyline Healthcare Center LA Has received more than $250,000 in fines since early 2024, one of the highest totals of any home in the city during that period, according to the data. Skyline is listed as a candidate for the SFF program as of March.

A May 2026 complaint inspection cited the following three violations:

Failure to develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident’s needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Failure to safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Failure to ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

How to Report Suspected Nursing Home Abuse in Los Angeles

If you’ve noticed signs that your loved one might be suffering from abuse or neglect, trust your gut and don’t hesitate to take action. You don’t need to have proof to report nursing home abuse, but your written observations and any evidence you can find may help.

The following agencies can help take down your report and investigate potential abuse:

If you believe your loved one is in immediate danger, call 911 or local law enforcement.
The California Department of Aging’s Long Term Care Ombudsman CRISIS Line, (800) 231-4024, is available 24/7 to accept reports of nursing home abuse or neglect.
The California Department of Public Health handles care complaints involving nursing homes. Submit a report online or call (800) 554-0354.
The California Department of Social Services handles complaints against assisted living and residential care facilities. Email letusno@dss.ca.gov or call (844) 538-8766.

Local Resources in Los Angeles County

Organizations in Los Angeles County that provide local support include:

WISE & Healthy Aging: WISE operates the local Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program that advocates for nursing home residents in Los Angeles and San Bernardino counties. To report care concerns and get assistance, you can call (800) 334-WISE or visit the organization’s website.
Los Angeles County Adult Protective Services: APS is responsible for investigating elder abuse and exploitation. You can call its Elder & Dependent Abuse Hotline at 1-877-4R SENIORS.
211 LA: Call 211 or visit 211LA.org to find resources and connect with local support services.

Speak With Our Lawyers About Your Los Angeles Nursing Home Abuse Case

At Lanzone Morgan, LLP, our team is dedicated to leading the charge against elder abuse. Our Los Angeles nursing home attorneys are singularly focused on protecting the rights and welfare of the elderly community. We also provide emotional assistance, counseling, and resources to support nursing home abuse victims and their families throughout the legal process.

Call 888-887-9777 or contact us online today for a free consultation.