Holding PACS Facilities Accountable for Elder and Dependent Adult Abuse

Skilled nursing facilities operated by PACS Group, Inc.—also known as Providence Group, Inc.—are entrusted with the care of some of California’s most vulnerable elders and dependent adults. When that trust is broken through neglect, understaffing, or abuse, the consequences can be catastrophic and, in many cases, fatal.

Our law firm represents elders, dependent adults, and their families in claims against PACS-owned and PACS-operated skilled nursing facilities throughout California. We focus exclusively on serious nursing home abuse and neglect cases and are committed to holding large corporate operators accountable when residents are harmed.

We have successfully represented clients in cases involving:

• Pressure ulcers (bedsores)
• Falls and preventable fractures
• Sexual assault and sexual abuse
• Resident-on-resident assaults
• Neglect leading to dehydration, infections, or sepsis
• Elopement and inadequate supervision
• Wrongful death

Our mission is clear: protect residents, expose systemic failures, and obtain justice.

PACS Group: Corporate Size Does Not Excuse Neglect

PACS Group operates an extensive network of skilled nursing and post-acute facilities across California. Despite their scale, resources, and professional branding, PACS facilities are frequently associated with the same systemic problems seen across large for-profit nursing home chains, including:

• Chronic understaffing
• Inadequate wound care and pressure ulcer prevention
• Failure to supervise high-risk residents
• Poor infection control practices
• Failure to investigate and prevent abuse

Large corporate ownership does not insulate a facility from liability. In fact, corporate policies, staffing ratios, budget decisions, and profit-driven care models are often central to PACS abuse and neglect cases we litigate.

Types of PACS Nursing Home Cases We Handle

Bedsores / Pressure Ulcers

Stage III and Stage IV pressure ulcers are almost always preventable with appropriate nursing care. When facilities fail to reposition residents, assess skin integrity, or provide timely treatment, pressure ulcers can rapidly progress to infection, sepsis, and death.

Common causes include:

• Failure to reposition immobile residents
• Inadequate skin assessments and documentation
• Delayed wound care consults
• Ignoring early signs of skin breakdown

Advanced bedsores are a classic and powerful indicator of neglect under California elder abuse law.

Falls and Preventable Injuries

Falls in skilled nursing facilities are not unavoidable “accidents” when they result from poor care planning or understaffing. We pursue PACS cases involving:

• Failure to implement fall-prevention measures
• Ignoring known fall risks
• Inadequate supervision
• Unsafe facility environments

These cases often result in hip fractures, head trauma, permanent loss of mobility, or wrongful death.

Sexual Assault and Sexual Abuse

Sexual abuse in a nursing home is among the most disturbing forms of elder abuse. We represent survivors and families in PACS cases involving:

• Sexual assault by staff
• Sexual assault by other residents
• Failure to conduct adequate background checks
• Failure to supervise known perpetrators
• Failure to report or investigate abuse

Facilities have a legal duty to protect residents from foreseeable sexual harm and to act immediately when abuse is suspected.

Resident-on-Resident Assaults

PACS facilities are responsible when they fail to properly assess, monitor, and supervise residents with aggressive or sexually inappropriate behaviors. These cases frequently involve:

• Dementia-related violence
• Physical assaults
• Sexual assaults
• Repeated incidents ignored by staff

Resident-on-resident abuse is preventable with appropriate staffing, care planning, and supervision.

Wrongful Death

When neglect or abuse leads to death, families deserve accountability. We handle PACS wrongful death cases involving:

• Untreated infections
• Falls with fatal complications
• Malnutrition or dehydration
• Sepsis arising from bedsores
• Delayed medical intervention

We work closely with medical experts to determine how and why a death occurred—and who is responsible.

Our Experience Litigating Against PACS Facilities

Our firm has achieved successful results for clients harmed in PACS-owned or PACS-managed skilled nursing facilities, including confidential settlements and litigation victories. Our results are driven by:

• Focused experience in elder abuse litigation
• Understanding of PACS’s corporate structure and operations
• Aggressive discovery targeting staffing and policy failures
• Willingness to take cases to trial

We do not accept excuses. We demand accountability.

Why Choose Our Firm for a PACS Nursing Home Case

• Focused Practice: We concentrate on elder and dependent adult abuse and neglect cases.
• California Expertise: We litigate under the Elder Abuse and Dependent Adult Civil Protection Act.
• Resources to Confront Corporations: We are prepared to take on large nursing home chains and their insurers.
• Compassionate Advocacy: We treat clients and families with dignity and respect.

PACS facilities are defended by experienced corporate lawyers. Your loved one deserves equally strong representation.

Notable Case Results

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$33,000,000

Settlement in Assisted Living Wrongful Death Case

SGG Law represented the family of an elderly resident who died after suffering injuries caused by elder abuse at an assisted living facility in San Mateo County.

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$30,000,000

Settlement in Assisted Living Elder Abuse Death Case

SGG Law obtained a $30,000,000 settlement in a wrongful death case involving an assisted living facility in Contra Costa County.

The case arose after elder abuse and neglect at the facility caused injuries that ultimately led to a resident’s death.

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$16,500,000

Settlement in Memory Care Fall Wrongful Death Case

SGG Law secured a $16,500,000 settlement in a wrongful death case involving an understaffed memory care unit at an assisted living facility. The resident suffered multiple unwitnessed falls that ultimately led to a fatal hip fracture.

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$4,650,000

Settlement in Fatal Bedsore Neglect Case

SGG Law represented the children of a dependent adult who developed severe pressure ulcers while living at a skilled nursing facility. The resident developed a Stage IV bedsore that became infected and contributed to the resident’s death.

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$3,750,000

Settlement in Memory Care Resident Neglect Case

SGG Law represented the families of residents at a Sonoma County memory care facility who suffered harm after not receiving necessary care during a critical period. The case involved vulnerable residents with dementia who required close supervision and specialized care that the facility failed to provide. The firm secured a $3,750,000 settlement on behalf of the affected families.

Stebner Gertler & Guadagni has recovered tens of millions of dollars for victims of elder abuse and neglect throughout California. See more of our notable case results.

PACS Skilled Nursing Facilities in California

PACS Group owns, operates, or manages numerous skilled nursing and post-acute facilities throughout California. Our firm investigates and litigates cases involving abuse and neglect at PACS facilities statewide, including but not limited to:

• Alhambra Post Acute – Alhambra, CA
• All Saints Maubert – San Leandro, CA
• All Saints Subacute & Transitional Care – San Leandro, CA
• Antelope Valley Care Center – Lancaster, CA
• Arbor Post Acute – Chico, CA
• Arden Park Post Acute – Sacramento, CA
• Arlington Gardens Care Center – Riverside, CA
• Auburn Oaks Care Center – Auburn, CA
• Aviara Healthcare Center – Encinitas, CA
• Bakersfield Post Acute – Bakersfield, CA
• Balboa Nursing & Rehabilitation Center – San Diego, CA
• Beachwood Post Acute & Rehab – Santa Monica, CA
• Bel Vista Healthcare Center – Long Beach, CA
• Canyon Springs Post Acute – San Jose, CA
• Central Gardens Post Acute – San Francisco, CA
• City View Post Acute – San Francisco, CA
• Concord Post Acute – Concord, CA
• Costa Del Sol Healthcare – Los Angeles, CA
• Crystal Cove Care Center – Newport Beach, CA
• Delta View Post Acute – Antioch, CA
• Diablo Valley Post Acute – Concord, CA
• Escondido Post Acute – Escondido, CA
• Fountain Valley Post Acute – Fountain Valley, CA
• Garden City Healthcare Center – Modesto, CA
• Hayward Gardens Post Acute – Hayward, CA
• Huntington Valley Healthcare Center – Huntington Beach, CA
• La Mesa Healthcare Center – La Mesa, CA
• Lakeport Post Acute – Lakeport, CA
• Marin Post Acute – San Rafael, CA
• McClure Post Acute – Oakland, CA
• Midtown Oaks Post Acute – Sacramento, CA
• Mission Valley Post Acute – Fremont, CA
• Napa Post Acute – Napa, CA
• Oak Glen Post Acute – Cherry Valley, CA
• Ocean Ridge Post Acute – Long Beach, CA
• Palomar Heights Post Acute – Escondido, CA
• Peninsula Post Acute – Burlingame, CA
• Primrose Post Acute – Inglewood, CA
• Rancho Bellagio Post Acute – Moreno Valley, CA
• Redlands Healthcare Center – Redlands, CA
• Sacramento Post Acute – Sacramento, CA
• San Francisco Post Acute – San Francisco, CA
• Santa Rosa Post Acute – Santa Rosa, CA
• Sunnyvale Gardens Post Acute – Sunnyvale, CA
• Trellis Chino – Chino, CA
• University Care Center – San Diego, CA
• Valley View Post Acute – El Monte, CA
• Victorian Post Acute – San Francisco, CA
• Vista Real Post Acute – Beaumont, CA
• Yuba City Post Acute – Yuba City, CA

Facility names and ownership structures change frequently. If your loved one was harmed at any PACS-affiliated facility—even if not listed here—please contact us.

Client Testimonials and Reviews

Families across California trust Stebner, Gertler & Guadagni to hold negligent facilities accountable.

Free Consultation – PACS Nursing Home Abuse Cases

If you believe your loved one was abused, neglected, or wrongfully killed in a PACS skilled nursing facility in California, we can help.

• Free, confidential consultation
• No fee unless we obtain a recovery
• Strict time limits apply under California law

Contact our firm today to speak with an experienced PACS nursing home abuse attorney.

Justice begins with accountability.