Monterey County Elder Abuse Attorney

As some of the most vulnerable people in the world, seniors are frequently taken advantage of by others. And unfortunately, the rate of elderly abuse has continued to rise over the years as more of these individuals are dealing with issues such as:

Types of Elder Abuse

  • Physical Abuse
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Psychological Abuse
  • Financial Abuse
  • Neglect
  • Abandonment

Under California’s Penal Code 368 PC, any of these forms of abuse are punishable by law. Offenders may be subject to citations, fines, and even jail time, depending on the severity of their crimes. When one of your friends or family members is a victim of elder abuse, they will often show signs which include:

Signs of Elder Abuse

  • Malnutrition
  • Weight loss
  • Suspected injury
  • Anxiety
  • Lack of reasoning for poor emotional state
  • And many others

At Berman & Riedel, LLP, our Monterey County elder abuse lawyers are highly educated on these cases, giving us the strong ability to fight for you or your loved one. Whether the suspected abuser was a family member, friend, or caretaker, we know the best tactics to solve these problems and ensure the victim is protected from further violation.

How to Report Elder Abuse & Neglect in Monterey County

If any of these signs come up in an assisted living facility or a personal home setting, it is imperative that you know who to contact and when. The answer will not always be the same and generally depends on the situation at hand.

Subject to fines, citations, and other legal disciplines, an assisted living facility found to cause pain or suffering to any of their tenants will be held accountable. And the individual who abuses or neglects a senior in their home may even serve time in prison.

Medical or Criminal Emergency

In any case where there is an immediate danger or harm is currently being caused, call 911 before taking any additional action. First responders such as the police and medically trained professionals will be able to assist right away.

Imminent Danger or Suspected Criminal Activity

When there is a potential threat or the possibility of past or future harm to your loved one, it is suggested that you contact the non-emergency line with the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office by calling (831) 647-7911.

As local authorities begin an investigation, your nearby Adult Protective Services (APS) office will also want to be notified so they may run their own reports as well. APS may also be able to help with treatment and protection from those who would do your loved one harm. The closest office you can reach out to is:

Monterey County Department of Social Services
1000 S. Main Street., Ste. 211A, Salinas, CA 93901
Phone: (800) 510-2020

Issues with Standard of Care at an RCFE (Residential Care Facility for the Elderly)

Are you worried that your loved one or family member isn’t getting the care and treatment they deserve at their assisted living facility or from their in-home care provider? These issues should be reported to your nearest California Department of Social Services office. To find the Monterey County Social and Employment Services location closest to you call (831) 755-4448.

Additional Resources

A California ombudsman is one of the most useful resources at your disposal. Their deep knowledge of these types of cases can play a major role in helping you gather information, research your rights, and aid you in preparation for your own case.

If you’re seeing any indicators of harm or negligence toward a senior, it is imperative that you report them to the proper resources above and then consider hiring a Monterey county attorney to get fairly compensated for your suffering.

Professional Monterey County Elder Abuse Lawyers

According to the Social Security Administration (SSA), an elder is considered anyone over the age of 65 years old. Adding up to about 12% of Monterey County’s population, there are more than 56,100 seniors residing in the area. And our Monterey County elder abuse attorneys are here to advocate for them, regardless of their age or living situation.

While the majority of these individuals still live at home, some of them live in assisted living facilities. These Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly (RCFEs) are similar to nursing homes but don’t provide the same type of medical care. Instead, they are a licensed facility offering a place where elder individuals may be assisted with their basic activities of daily living like dressing, eating, hygiene, and more.

In-home care services are another option many family members resort to when it comes to caring for their senior loved ones. Across Monterey County, there are a total of 17 companies providing home care, along with 89 locations providing assisted care. And while most of these locations are dependable and safe, it’s still important to be mindful of the potential for elder abuse to occur.

As you search for the right place, ensure you do research on whether the option you’re looking at has received any Title 22, Chapter 8 citations over the past few years. These can be key indicators in identifying past issues of elder abuse or other problems across the location.

Why Work with Our Monterey County Elder Abuse and Neglect Attorneys?

Though recognizing the signs of elder abuse is the first step, the more important stages come when you report the occurrence and seek out a Monterey County elder abuse and neglect lawyer to help with the rest of the process. A reliable law firm will be knowledgeable of these specific types of cases and the regulations associated with them.

They will protect the rights of your victimized loved one and fight for justice against those who have wronged them. Seniors who have faced these sad circumstances deserve to be helped and compensated for their suffering.

Berman & Riedel, LLP | Experienced Monterey County Elder Abuse Law Firm

Your elderly loved ones have rights and the team at Berman & Riedel is here to fight for them. Our compassionate Monterey County elder abuse attorneys are aggressive in the hunt for evidence and details to help each and every client.

As we have dedicated ourselves to these situations, we’ve gained more than $100 million for the people who have hired us. The level of care and tenderness we feel for each of them pushes us to do everything we can on their behalf.

Want to work with the best team of Monterey County elder abuse lawyers around? Speak to us today by calling (858) 350-8855 or by filling out the Case Evaluation form above.

Monterey County Residential Care Facilities | Assisted Living Facilities

Name of FacilityAddress & PhoneCapacity
Carmel Valley Manor8545 Carmel Valley Road
Carmel, CA 93923
(831) 624-1281
258
Agape Of Carmel25527 Flanders Drive
Carmel, CA 93923
(831) 625-2194
6
Archway Of Carmel3262 Taylor Road
Carmel, CA 93923
(831) 269-4164
6
Brookdale Manor Of Carmel6385 Brookdale Drive
Carmel, CA 93923
(831) 622-9698
6
Carmel Villa26635 Pancho Way
Carmel, CA 93923
(831) 625-9394
6
Casa Carmel1000 Hacienda Carmel
Carmel, CA 93923
(831) 649-3363
6
Cottages Of Carmel26245 Carmel Rancho Blvd
Carmel, CA 93923
(831) 238-9124
78
Flanders Court Of Carmel, Llc25661 Morse Drive
Carmel, CA 93923
(831) 626-0824
6
Magnolia Manor Of Carmel26695 Pancho Way
Carmel, CA 93923
(831) 625-9488
6
Visionary Carmel-By-The-Sea Assisted LivingLincoln & 7Th Street
Carmel, CA 93921
(831) 644-9246
10
Villa Mirage Of Carmel101 Village Lane
Carmel Valley, CA 93924
(831) 659-5689
6
Shepherd's Inn11899 Cypress Circle
Castroville, CA 95012
(831) 632-2200
6
Coastal Care Home3121 Messinger Dr.
Marina, CA 93933
(831) 883-9386
6
El Camino Real Manor3250 Vista Del Camino Circle
Marina, CA 93933
(831) 384-0390
6
Magallanes Rest Home193 Lillian Place
Marina, CA 93933
(831) 384-2891
6
Magallanes Rest Home #23271 Marina Drive
Marina, CA 93933
(831) 883-8252
2
Abby Care Homes LLC218 Littleness Ave
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 333-6331
3
Ave Maria RCFE #11249 Josselyn Canyon Road
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 373-1216
12
Ave Maria RCFE #21257 Josselyn Canyon Road
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 373-1216
9
Carmelo Park966 Carmelo Street
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 375-0665
40
Drake House399 Drake Avenue
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 643-9069
55
Merrill Gardens At Monterey200 Iris Canyon Rd
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 250-0930
150
Park Lane, The200 Glenwood Cir
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 373-0101
125
Sunrise Assisted Living Of Monterey1110 Cass St
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 643-2400
112
Canterbury Woods651 Sinex Avenue
Pacific Grove, CA 93950
(831) 373-3111
190
Forest Hill551 Gibson Avenue
Pacific Grove, CA 93950
(831) 657-5200
150
Del Monte Assisted Residential Care1229 David Avenue
Pacific Grove, CA 93950
(831) 375-2206
49
Del Monte Memory Care1221 David Avenue
Pacific Grove, CA 93950
(831) 236-0740
6
Brookdale Salinas290 Regency Cir
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 443-6467
83
Close To Home818 Riker Street
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 771-1602
6
Cristine's Guest Home458 Rainier Drive
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 998-7544
6
Cristine's Guest Home II852 Antigua Avenue
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 998-8162
6
Cristine's Guest Home III1312 Nogal Drive
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 998-7085
6
Faithful Care Home II489 West Alisal Street
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 422-3288
6
Feel At Home Residential Care Facility1546 Madrone Drive
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 753-2567
6
Green Pines Residential Care Home11 Saguaro Circle
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 424-7336
6
M & M Residential Care1533 Cougar Drive
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 769-0957
5
Madonna Manor1335 Byron Dr
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 758-0931
68
Mante Board & Care Home II1557 Cupertino Way
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 442-3350
6
Queen Of Angels Ii RCFE745 Carmelita Drive
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 758-8121
6
Santo Nino Residential Care Home965 Hancock St.
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 443-9573
6
Songbird In The Country15961 Toro Hills Avenue
Salinas, CA 93908
(831) 566-2273
12
St. Charles Guest Home707 St. Charles Way
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 758-5145
6
Sunrise Villa Salinas1320 Padre Dr
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 754-5532
175
Swaner Guest Home18615 Swaner Avenue
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 449-9379
6
Young At Heart Of Salinas, The18 Orange Drive
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 771-0598
6
Precious Moments Guest Home LLC661 Park St
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 272-3172
6
Anjelica's Villa555 Francis Ave
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 899-2644
40
Mariposa Assisted Living1201 La Salle Ave.
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 345-8560
15

Monterey County Adult Residential Facilities | Adult Day Care Programs

Name & TypeAddress & PhoneCapacity
Marina House, The
AR
3305 Rio Road
Carmel, CA 93923
(831) 622-9181
5
Paradigm Adult Day Program
AD
5716 Carmel Valley Road
Carmel, CA 93923
(831) 233-2777
75
Cielo Vista
AR
806 Elm Avenue
Greenfield, CA 93927
(831) 674-2180
40
Neville House, The
AR
3133 Salinas Ave
Marina, CA 93933
(831) 601-8474
4
Reindollar Adult Residential Facility
AR
301 Reindollar Ave
Marina, CA 93933
(831) 372-8002
4
Bridge House
SR
601/603 Bayonet Circle
Marina, CA 93933
(831) 647-3000
14
Svs Marina Adult Day Program
AD
330 Reservation Rd. Ste. D
Marina, CA 93933
(831) 582-2961
60
Manzanita Monterey
SR
343 Dela Vina
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 649-4522
13
Gateway Center Of Monterey County, Inc.
AR
2824 Forest Hill Boulevard
Pacific Grove, CA 93950
(831) 372-8002
6
Gateway Center Of Monterey County, Inc.
AD
850 Congress Avenue
Pacific Grove, CA 93950
(831) 372-8002
90
C & D Care Facility # 2
AR
1144 Rockhaven Court
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 443-1637
6
Cauntay Board And Care Home
AR
944 Estrada Way
Salinas, CA 93907
(831) 422-1845
6
De Villa's Board And Care
AR
1 San Carlos Drive
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 758-4578
6
Fernandez Guest House
AR
1007 Polk Street
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 443-8746
6
Gardenia's Guest Home
AR
832 Cactus Ct.
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 578-5002
6
Glendora Guest Home
AR
1905 Glendora Way
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 443-8746
6
Mante Board & Care Home
AR
1553 Cupertino Way
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 229-4819
6
Melinda's Guest Home
AR
946 Sloat Drive
Salinas, CA 93907
(831) 578-0627
6
Melinda's Guest Home Ii
AR
1492 Falcon Dr.
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 754-0584
6
MJM Home Care I
AR
902 Estrada Ct.
Salinas, CA 93907
(831) 601-3838
6
Park Ridge Adult Care Home
AR
1805 Massachusetts Drive
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 443-5201
6
Park Ridge Adult Care Home 2
AR
1332 New Hampshire Court
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 776-2234
6
Platinum Care
AR
1430 Cougar Drive
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 229-0522
6
Regina's Guest Home
AR
306 San Juan Grade Road
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 449-7414
6
Swaner Guest Home II
AR
978 Estrada Court
Salinas, CA 93907
(831) 422-5121
6
Toledo Residential Home Care II
AR
25 Penzance Street
Salinas, CA 93906
(408) 670-0786
6
Toledo Residential Home Care III
AR
2142 Perez Street
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 443-8336
6
Willow Glen Residential Care Home #2
AR
620 College Drive
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 659-2806
6
Willow Glen Residential Care Home #5
AR
618 Hartnell Street
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 659-2806
6
Cauntay Board & Care Home #2
AR
263 West Alvin Drive #A & B
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 443-9660
10
Interim, Inc. Manzanita
SR
200 Casentini Street
Salinas, CA 93907
(831) 758-9457
15
Salinas Senior Day Program
AD
408 Salinas Street
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 422-3999
21
New Horizon #2
AR
73 Paloma Ave.
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 754-6834
25
New Horizon, A.R.F.
AR
1121 E. Laurel Dr.
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 758-2139
30
Monterey Bay Guest Home #2
AR
645 Williams Road
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 324-0144
40
New Perspectives Inc
AD
1051 S Main St
Salinas, CA 93901
(916) 203-6246
90
Social Vocational Services,Salinas #2
AD
335 Abbott Street
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 751-9145
90
Paradigm Program Salinas
AD
325 E. Alvin Dr.
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 233-2777
135
Monterey Bay Guest Home
AR
1100 Carson Street
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 920-1796
22
Generations By The Bay
AD
1460 Hilby Ave
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 649-3363
25
Soledad Svs
AD
757 Front Street
Soledad, CA 93960
(831) 678-9431
60

Table Legend

Type: AD – Adult Day Program, AR – Adult Residential, FP – Adult Residential Facility for Persons with Special Health Care Needs, CC – Community Crisis Home, EB – Enhanced Behavioral Support Home, RF – Residential Facility for Chronically Ill, SR – Social Rehabilitation Facility
Capacity: # of adults allowed under license

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