Senior abuse is an all-too-common problem across California. Approximately 5% of seniors live in some type of nursing home or assisted living facility but one-quarter need nursing home care at some point. Nearly 25% of residents in nursing homes experience some type of abuse or neglect at some point.
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The Most Common Types of Elder Abuse in Poway Nursing Homes:
- Neglect or isolation
- Financial Abuse
- Physical abuse
- Sexual abuse
- Emotional or psychological abuse
California PC 368 makes elder abuse a serious crime and affords victims the right to damages in a successful claim against the at-fault parties. If you suspect abuse, you can report it to Adult Protective Services then contact an experienced nursing home abuse attorney in Poway to seek justice and compensation for your loved one’s suffering.
Work With Experienced Poway Nursing Home Neglect Lawyers
Seniors and their family members can choose from several types of licensed, regulated forms of care that offer varying levels of medical and non-medical care.
- Home Care Organizations are licensed providers of home health aides who provide non-medical care at the senior’s home.
- Assisted living facilities are licensed to provide non-medical services in a home-like facility.
- Nursing homes are licensed long-term care facilities that provide non-medical and medical care by licensed medical providers on-site.
Seniors make up 16% of the Poway population. There are over 6,800 seniors in the city served by 3 nursing homes and 21 assisted living and senior care facilities.
Assisted living and long-term care facilities are both subjected to inspections by the Department of Public Health. When choosing a Poway, CA care facility for your loved one, you can review Medicare ratings and check for prior violations and complaints.
Seniors have the right to be free of neglect, mistreatment, and abuse, regardless of the care setting and providers. If you believe your loved one has been mistreated, it’s important to report the abuse so it can be investigated and stopped before contacting the compassionate nursing home neglect lawyers at Berman & Riedel, LLP.
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If you suspect a loved one has been abused or neglected in a long-term care facility, a caring Poway nursing home abuse attorney at Berman & Riedel, LLP can serve as an advocate for your loved one to seek justice and the fair compensation they deserve.
Berman & Riedel, LLP has recovered more than $100 million for our clients who have suffered abuse, neglect, or mistreatment.
After reporting the suspected abuse, we encourage you to take notes and photos that may be helpful in proving the abuse. The next step is calling Berman & Riedel, LLP at (858) 240-9340 to schedule a consultation with our nursing home abuse law firm to fight for your loved one’s rights and dignity.
Poway Nursing Homes LIST
| Name & Info (See Legend) | Address & Phone | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Boulder Creek Post Acute FP, MC & MA  141 | 12696 Monte Vista Road Poway, CA 92064 (858) 487-6242 | 1  |
| Poway Healthcare Center FP, MC & MA 144 | 15632 Pomerado Road Poway, CA 92064 (858) 485-5153 | 3  |
| Villa Pomerado D/P Snf GOV, MC & MA 198 | 15615 Pomerado Rd Poway, CA 92064 (858) 613-4545 | 3 |
Table Legend
Ownership: FP – For Profit, NP – Non Profit, GOV – Government
(Beds): # of beds allowed under license
Certification: (MC – Medicare, MA – Medicaid, MC & MA – Medicare & Medicaid)
Rating: Overall rating by Medicare (1 to 5 stars, as of 9/2019)
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