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ASSISTED LIVING ACTIONS FOR ABUSE AND NEGLECT
ASSISTED LIVING ACTIONS FOR ABUSE AND NEGLECT
Assisted living facilities—also called Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly (RCFEs)—are required by California law to provide a safe environment, proper supervision, and assistance with activities of daily living. When facilities ignore medical needs, fail to protect residents from falls or assaults, allow wandering, or hire unqualified staff, these breakdowns often result in serious harm. Although assisted living is a non-medical model of care, California elder-abuse case law still applies when the neglect rises to the level of recklessness or intentional misconduct. In Delaney v. Baker, the court held that disregard for a dependent elder’s known needs can constitute reckless neglect under the Elder Abuse and Dependent Adult Civil Protection Act (EADACPA). Sababin v. Superior Court confirmed that ignoring care plans, failing to document required checks, or withholding necessary supervision may support an elder-abuse finding when done with conscious disregard. Mack v. Soung recognized that delaying or withholding needed care or failing to intervene in dangerous situations can rise above negligence. And Covenant Care established that systemic violations of resident-safety rights may justify punitive damages. When assisted living facilities fail to meet licensing standards—resulting in falls, elopement, dehydration, pressure injuries, medication errors, physical abuse, or wrongful death—families may pursue full compensation, including pain and suffering, attorney’s fees, and, in egregious cases, punitive damages. Assisted living facilities are not exempt from accountability; California law requires them to protect vulnerable residents, and courts will hold them responsible when they fail.
Assisted living facilities—also called Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly (RCFEs)—are required by California law to provide a safe environment, proper supervision, and assistance with activities of daily living. When facilities ignore medical needs, fail to protect residents from falls or assaults, allow wandering, or hire unqualified staff, these breakdowns often result in serious harm. Although assisted living is a non-medical model of care, California elder-abuse case law still applies when the neglect rises to the level of recklessness or intentional misconduct. In Delaney v. Baker, the court held that disregard for a dependent elder’s known needs can constitute reckless neglect under the Elder Abuse and Dependent Adult Civil Protection Act (EADACPA). Sababin v. Superior Court confirmed that ignoring care plans, failing to document required checks, or withholding necessary supervision may support an elder-abuse finding when done with conscious disregard. Mack v. Soung recognized that delaying or withholding needed care or failing to intervene in dangerous situations can rise above negligence. And Covenant Care established that systemic violations of resident-safety rights may justify punitive damages. When assisted living facilities fail to meet licensing standards—resulting in falls, elopement, dehydration, pressure injuries, medication errors, physical abuse, or wrongful death—families may pursue full compensation, including pain and suffering, attorney’s fees, and, in egregious cases, punitive damages. Assisted living facilities are not exempt from accountability; California law requires them to protect vulnerable residents, and courts will hold them responsible when they fail.
Related Services: Los Angeles Elder Abuse Attorney, Orange County Elder Abuse Attorney, San Diego County Elder Abuse Attorney, Riverside County Elder Abuse Attorney, San Bernardino Elder Abuse Attorney, Ventura Elder Abuse Attorney, Santa Barbara Elder Abuse Attorney
Learn More About Practice Areas: Nursing Home Abuse, Pressure Ulcers/Bedsores, Falls and Fractures, Dehydration and Malnutrition, Infection, Sepsis, Delayed Treatment, Physical Abuse, Sexual Abuse, Elopement and Wandering, Medical Malpractice in Nursing Home Abuse Actions, Assisted Living Actions for Abuse And Neglect, Wrongful Death In Nursing Homes, Wrongful Death in Long Term Care
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Jasinska Law Firm is a dedicated California elder abuse and nursing home neglect firm. As an RN-attorney, Eliza combines medical and legal expertise to investigate bed sores, falls, medication errors, understaffing, and long-term care neglect. If you need an elder abuse attorney, nursing home neglect lawyer, or skilled nursing facility neglect attorney, we are here to help.
Jasinska Law Firm is a dedicated California elder abuse and nursing home neglect firm. As an RN-attorney, Eliza combines medical and legal expertise to investigate bed sores, falls, medication errors, understaffing, and long-term care neglect. If you need an elder abuse attorney, nursing home neglect lawyer, or skilled nursing facility neglect attorney, we are here to help.
How We Help in Assisted Living Neglect & Abuse Cases
How We Help in Assisted Living Neglect & Abuse Cases
- Identify neglect when RCFEs fail to supervise residents or provide required safety measures
- Review care plans, documentation gaps, and ignored assessments
- Expose unsafe staffing, unqualified caregivers, and licensing violations
- Apply key California cases (Delaney, Sababin, Mack, Covenant Care) to prove reckless elder abuse
- Hold facilities accountable for falls, elopement, dehydration, medication errors, abuse, or wrongful death
- Pursue full compensation, including attorney’s fees and punitive damages when warranted
If your loved one was harmed in an assisted living facility, contact Jasinska Law Firm PC at 866-248-0535 for a free consultation.
If your loved one was harmed in an assisted living facility, contact Jasinska Law Firm PC at 866-248-0535 for a free consultation.
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