Welfare & Institutions Code 15600

California Elder Abuse Protection Hub

Protect seniors and dependent adults from abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation. California law provides strong protections and enhanced remedies including attorney fees.

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If an Elder is in Immediate Danger
911
Emergency Services
1-833-401-0832
CA Adult Protective Services
1-800-231-4024
CA Long-Term Care Ombudsman

California law requires certain professionals to report suspected elder abuse. Anyone can file a report with Adult Protective Services (APS) for community-dwelling elders or the Long-Term Care Ombudsman for residents of nursing homes and assisted living facilities.

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Elder Abuse Damages Calculators

Calculate potential recovery under California's Elder Abuse Act (W&I Code 15600)

Financial Abuse Recovery Calculator

Calculate damages for financial exploitation under W&I Code 15610.30

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Neglect & Physical Abuse Calculator

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Elder Abuse Demand Letter Generator

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What type of elder abuse occurred?

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Abuser/Responsible Party Information

Describe the Abuse

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Financial Elder Abuse
Theft, fraud, undue influence, and financial exploitation
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Financial Abuse Demand Letter
For theft, fraud, or misappropriation of an elder's assets. Demands return of funds plus enhanced damages and attorney fees.
W&I Code 15610.30
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Family Member Financial Abuse
When a family member exploits an elder through theft, undue influence, or misuse of power of attorney.
Prob. Code 859
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Caregiver Fraud & Theft
Paid caregivers who steal from or defraud elders in their care. Enhanced penalties for position of trust.
W&I Code 15610.30(a)(3)
Caregiver Theft Resources
Comprehensive guide to pursuing claims against caregivers who steal from elders or dependent adults.
Penal Code 368
Financial Abuse Overview
Complete guide to financial elder abuse claims including civil and criminal remedies available in California.
W&I Code 15657.5
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Physical Abuse
Assault, battery, and physical harm to elders
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Physical Elder Abuse Demand
For assault, battery, or physical harm inflicted on an elder or dependent adult. Includes punitive damages claim.
W&I Code 15610.63
Elder Wrongful Death
When an elder dies due to abuse, neglect, or intentional harm. Enhanced damages under Elder Abuse Act.
W&I Code 15657
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APS Reporting Follow-Up
Demand accountability after filing Adult Protective Services report. Follow up on investigation status.
W&I Code 15630
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Elder Neglect
Failure to provide proper care, food, shelter, or medical attention
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Nursing Home Neglect Demand
For nursing homes that fail to provide adequate care - bedsores, malnutrition, dehydration, falls, medication errors.
W&I Code 15610.57
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Care Facility Neglect
For assisted living, board and care, or memory care facilities failing to meet care standards.
H&S Code 1569.17
Regulatory Compliance Guide
Understanding California regulations for elder care facilities and using violations as evidence of neglect.
22 CCR 72500
Response
Respond to Facility Excuses
Counter arguments nursing homes use to avoid liability - staffing issues, pandemic, patient non-compliance.
H&S Code 1599.1
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Nursing Home & Facility Issues
Rights violations, abuse, and neglect in care facilities
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Nursing Home Rights Center
Comprehensive resource for nursing home residents' rights under California and federal law.
42 CFR 483
Assisted Living Neglect
For assisted living facilities failing to provide required care and supervision.
H&S Code 1569
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Medical Neglect in Facilities
When nursing homes fail to provide proper medical care - missed medications, untreated conditions.
H&S Code 1599
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Conservatorship & Fiduciary Abuse
Abuse of power by conservators, trustees, and agents under POA
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Conservatorship Abuse
When a conservator abuses their power - mismanaging assets, isolating the conservatee, or failing duties.
Prob. Code 2100
Fiduciary Breach
For breach of fiduciary duty by trustees, agents under POA, or others with fiduciary obligations.
Prob. Code 16400
Financial Advisor Abuse
When financial advisors exploit elders through unsuitable investments or churning accounts.
Corp. Code 25401
Family Trust Disputes
When a sibling or family member mismanages a parent's trust or estate assets.
Prob. Code 17200

Protect California's Elders from Abuse

California's Elder Abuse Act provides powerful remedies including enhanced damages and attorney fees. Take action now to protect those who cannot protect themselves.

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