Cohen & Marzban — Local Los Angeles Nursing Home Abuse Lawyers

When "Standard of Care" Becomes "Standard of Neglect"

Los Angeles is home to some of the most expensive nursing facilities in the country, from high-end centers in Brentwood and Beverly Hills to large skilled nursing facilities in the San Fernando Valley. You pay a premium for peace of mind, trusting these facilities to treat your aging parents with the dignity they earned over a lifetime.

But in Los Angeles County, a disturbingly high number of facilities prioritize profit margins over patient safety.

At Cohen & Marzban, we know the grim reality of the LA elder care system. We know that understaffing is not an accident — it is a business model. When facilities cut corners, your loved ones pay the price with bedsores, falls, and silent suffering. We are not just personal injury lawyers; we are Elder Justice Advocates dedicated to exposing systemic neglect and forcing facilities to take responsibility.

The "Hidden Epidemic" in Los Angeles Nursing Homes

Abuse isn't always a bruise. In Los Angeles, where staffing shortages are chronic, neglect often takes quieter, deadlier forms. Be vigilant for these niche signs of trauma:

1. The "Silent" Killers (Neglect)

• Stage 3 & 4 bedsores: These are never inevitable. They are clear evidence that a resident was left immobile for hours or days without being turned. This is a failure of basic nursing care.
• Dehydration & malnutrition: In the dry LA heat, failing to provide water is deadly. Cracked lips, sunken eyes, and confusion are often dismissed as "aging" but are actually signs of severe neglect.
• Unexplained falls: "He just slipped" is rarely the whole truth. Falls often happen when "high-risk" patients are forced to use the bathroom alone because staff didn't answer the call light.

2. Financial & Emotional Predators

• The "new best friend": Be wary of a caregiver who isolates your loved one or suddenly gains access to checkbooks and credit cards.
• Chemical restraints: Using heavy sedatives to keep residents "quiet" and compliant because the facility is understaffed is a form of medical abuse.

Immediate Resources for Los Angeles Families

If you suspect abuse, do not wait. In Los Angeles County, you have specific resources to help you document and report the crime:

• L.A. County Elder Abuse Hotline:
  • Call: (877) 477-3646 (available 24/7).
  • Use for: Reporting immediate concerns about physical abuse or severe neglect in the community or facilities.
• WISE & Healthy Aging (Long-Term Care Ombudsman):
  • Call: (800) 334-9473.
  • Use for: Investigating complaints within nursing homes and assisted living facilities in LA County. They are your "boots on the ground" advocates.
• L.A. County Adult Protective Services (APS):
  • Online: Report abuse here.
  • Use for: General welfare checks and reports of financial exploitation.