As our family members get older and their health deteriorates, we may be faced with the tough decision whether to hire an in-home caregiver or entrust a California nursing home facility to provide the necessary medical care and attention. Unfortunately, many nursing homes are understaffed or may hire team members who may not be as medically trained as they should. Because of this, nursing home residents often end up suffering and become victims of elder abuse.

According to an article on the Santa Barbara Independent, a local Santa Barbara company, Caring Team Inc., which owns several nursing homes, has officially been stripped of its operating license after multiple allegations of elder abuse and elder neglect.

The nursing home, Central Coast Nursing Center, which has around 154 in-house residents, has received 43 citations in the last three months for being noncompliant in providing proper patient care; most nursing homes that may be cited, only receive approximately 20 per year. The nursing home will not be closed down; instead, it has been placed under state control allowing the residents to stay where they are without having to relocate.

Elder abuse is a serious matter as it can be extremely hazardous for the resident and can even lead to death. If you suspect elder abuse, contact a leading California Nursing Home Abuse Attorney as soon as possible.

We will answer any questions you may have, provide you with the information on what we can do for you and we will investigate the details of your case so that the alleged abusers are held accountable for their actions. Fill out our free California nursing home abuse case evaluation form to have a dedicated elder abuse attorney contact you directly.

As the economy continues to take a downfall, it seems as if elder abuse in nursing homes is becoming more and more common. Unfortunately, with limited budgets and uneducated nursing staff members, nursing homes are not providing their residents with the medical care and attention that they promised.

In a recent news article provided by UPI.com, two California women were arrested and convicted of elder abuse after coating patients with ointment as a practice joke. These women, 52-year-old Monica Rose Smith and 34-year-old Louise Burton, have been sentenced to 20 days in jail as well as placed on two year probation. On top of this, three other employees received non-custodial sentenced for elder abuse or failure to report it and all five had their California nursing assistant licenses revoked.

Whether the abuse is physical, mental, verbal, and emotional or through neglect, each case must be reported so that the abuse does become fatal. If someone you know and love is or will become a resident at a California nursing home, it is imperative that you learn the signs of elder abuse and know that you can help prevent elder abuse from occurring.

Contact our California Elder Abuse Attorneys as soon as you suspect elder abuse or have witnessed elder abuse of a friend or family member. We will answer any questions you may have, investigate the case and ensure that the nursing home or wrong doer is held accountable for their actions.

Marsha Davis, a 68-year-old nursing home patient, is suing the Seal Beach nursing home that she resided at for elder abuse.

According to Mercury News, Davis resided at Country Villa, a nursing facility in Seal Beach, where she claims that she was wrongly drugged for several months so to take over her Social Security payments. The former preschool teacher states that the nursing home failed to provide her with the proper care and was given powerful psychotropic drugs for schizophrenia and dementia. Davis also claims that she was given the drug Ativan without a prescription, warning or a psychiatric evaluation.

Due to low and uneducated staff members, more and more cases of elder abuse at nursing homes are occurring. The best way to help prevent elder abuse from occurring is to speak with the nursing home employees as well as your friend or loved one who resides there. It is imperative that you learn the signs of elder abuse so that you are able to spot them quickly to help protect your loved ones.

Contact our California Elder Abuse Attorneys today if you suspect or have witnessed elder abuse. We understand how difficult and frustrating this time may be and are here to provide you with answers to any questions you may have as well as represent the victim so that they are compensated for the pain and suffering that they endured.

Elder abuse comes in many forms including physical, emotional and verbal as well as neglect. Unfortunately, many do not realize that financial elder abuse occurs often and does not get reported. Our California Elder Abuse Attorneys want you to be aware of the signs of elder abuse so that you are able to help stop the abuse from starting or continuing.

Larry Robins, from Valley Springs, California has been arrested for elder abuse as well as 38 felony counts that include grand theft, insurance fraud and obtaining money by false pretenses. Robins, who owns Frank's Frame and Body Show in Valley Springs was arrested after an investigation was conducted.

According to Calaveras Enterprise, seven complaints were brought to the Department of Consumer Affairs Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) about Robins claiming to provide over $16,000 in parts and labor for auto repair work that he never provided. Robins defrauded costumers as well as their insurance companies and is currently being held on a $153,750 bail at a Calaveras County Jail.

If you or someone you know believes they are the victim of elder abuse, please do not hesitate to contact our California Elder Abuse Attorneys. We understand how difficult and frustrating the situation may be and are here to provide you with exceptional representation.

Timothy Ralph Carrillo, 49, has been convicted of 24 charges, one of which includes elder abuse as well as residential burglary, grand theft and contracting without a license.

According to the Monterey Herald, Carrillo solicited home repair and remodeling projects from elderly residents and once he received large sums of money from them, he disappeared without providing any services. Out of the nine victims that testified who lost sums ranging from $1,260 to $65,000, seven of them were elderly. Carrillo is currently on a loan from the state of Texas where he is already serving a 25-year sentence for scamming the elderly; once convicted, Carrillo could be looking at 34 years in prison once he completes his previous 25-year prison commitment.

If you or someone you know has been the victim of elder abuse, contact our California Elder Abuse Lawyers. We have the experience and knowledge to handle any type of elder abuse case and will work hard so provide both you and the victim with the support that you need during this difficult time.

Lynda Hutcheson, 52, has been arrested for elder abuse after swindling over $10,000 from her own grandmother.

According to WCTV, the Crawfordville woman moved in with her mother and 100-year-old grandmother in April and began stealing money from her elderly grandmother shortly thereafter. The supposed caregiver had access to her grandmother's credit card and pin number, which she used more than 39 times, and has been seen making unauthorized withdrawals at an ATM.

After stealing nearly $12,000 and draining the elderly woman's accounts, Hutcheson's own mother contacted authorities and reported the money missing. Once convicted, Hutcheson could be facing more than 40 felonies and has a bond set at $95,000.

If you have witnessed any type of elder abuse, know someone who is the victim of financial elder abuse or suspect signs of elder abuse, contact our California Elder Abuse Attorneys as soon as possible. We will investigate the case and make sure that the victim is compensated for their pain and suffering.