A heartbreaking cause of injury and psychological trauma among the elderly population in the United States is nursing home abuse. This unfortunate problem is far more pervasive than most people are aware. Understanding how to protect your loved one from abuse is critical. If he or she has already been a victim of negligence or mistreatment, talking to a caring and knowledgeable San Antonio nursing home abuse lawyer is your next step.

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Why Choose the Law Offices of Maloney & Campolo?

If someone you love has been the victim of abuse in a long-term care facility, our San Antonio personal injury attorneys are ready to fight on his or her behalf effectively and compassionately. We are passionate about protecting our clients’ rights and promoting just and equitable treatment for nursing home residents in the San Antonio area. Local families choose us for many reasons, including:

  • Our trial lawyers have over 75 years of collective personal injury experience in Texas.
  • We have collected more than $150 million in successful case results for our clients.
  • We dedicate our individualized attention to each nursing home abuse case to achieve top results.
  • We are prepared to take on any nursing home in San Antonio in or out of court.
  • Our San Antonio attorneys don’t charge anything unless we win the client’s case.

We are ready to help your loved one seek justice. You do not have to pay us unless we recover compensation on your behalf. Your loved one deserves justice, and at the Law Offices of Maloney & Campolo, we are prepared to fight for it. Request a free consultation today.

What Can a Nursing Home Abuse Lawyer Do for You?

Nursing homes in San Antonio can be skilled at covering up cases of neglect and abuse to protect themselves legally. In many situations, abused victims are living with disabilities, are nonverbal or otherwise cannot speak out against their abusers. Unfortunately, this can make these cases more difficult to prove.

If you want the strongest possible claim against a perpetrator and/or institution, you should hire an experienced nursing home abuse attorney to represent you or your family. An attorney can help with your case by carefully investigating the nursing home, listening to the abuse story, gathering important evidence, negotiating a fair settlement with an insurance adjuster and heading to court with your case if a settlement cannot be reached.

What is Considered Elder Abuse?

Elder abuse is the intentional harm or mistreatment of an elderly person who is considered vulnerable due to health problems or cognitive decline by an individual entrusted with their care. Neglect cases are also classified as elder abuse. According to the website for the National Center on Elder Abuse, there is evidence that these cases may be severely unreported. One study suggested that only 1 in 14 cases of elder abuse are brought to the attention of authorities. Fortunately, state Adult Protective Services (APS) agencies report that this number may be on the rise.

Examples of elder abuse include:

  • Financial abuse
  • Physical abuse
  • Psychological abuse
  • Emotional abuse
  • Sexual abuse

With approximately 14 million American adults aged 65 and older suffering from a disability, the number of potential victims is large. Disabled elderly men and women should be able to enjoy a high quality of life in care facilities. They should be made to feel safe, and they should be treated with dignity and compassion. Unfortunately, this is not always the case.

Texas Elder Abuse Statistics [Updated for 2026]

Elder abuse is a heartbreaking and cruel crime. Unfortunately, every year there are events of nursing home abuse, and Texas is no different. Here are some key takeaways from the most recent data available on Texas elder abuse: 

  • Bexar County has one of the highest rates of elder and nursing home abuse. 
  • Texas Adult Protective Services (APS) estimates that 1 in 10 elder adults in Bexar County are abused or neglected every year.
  • Texas is third in the country for the number of elder fraud complaints.
  • According to the FBI’s Internet Crime Report, over 7,000 senior citizens in Texas experienced financial fraud in 2023, with collective losses totaling over $278 million.
  • In 2024, there were over 88,000 reported cases of abuse of Texans over 60 years of age.

With over 3.7 million elderly people calling Texas home, it is vitally important that we protect our vulnerable residents by holding responsible the institutions that allow this abuse to take place.

Signs of Nursing Home Abuse

Nursing home abuse can inflict many physical injuries on the senior citizen. In addition, elder neglect can harm the victim’s overall state of physical health and mental well-being. If you have a loved one in a nursing home in San Antonio, visit often to search for potential red flags, such as: 

  • Serious and frequent injuries
  • Numerous trips to the hospital
  • Bedsores, bad infections and sepsis
  • Signs of malnourishment or dehydration
  • Lacerations, burns or strap marks
  • Changes in behavior or personality
  • Unexplained withdrawal from others
  • Depression or chronic anxiety
  • Poor personal hygiene
  • Suspicious injuries or signs of sexual abuse
  • Financial losses or changes without explanation

 There may also be signs of something amiss at the nursing home itself. When you visit the facility, look for issues such as understaffing, stressed or fatigued staff, dirty or cluttered floors, unsafe property hazards, resident elopements, unchanged adult diapers, and ignored resident complaints.

Seeking Justice for Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect in San Antonio

If you suspect nursing home abuse involving your elderly loved one in San Antonio, take immediate action. Remove them from the nursing home and get the medical care that they need. Collect evidence and documentation showing signs of abuse and proving your loved one’s related injuries.

Report the abuse to the proper authorities. When your family is ready to seek financial compensation for losses such as medical bills, relocation, property damage, and pain and suffering, contact the attorneys at the Law Offices of Maloney & Campolo. We will give your family legal advice during a free consultation at our local law office.

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Contact a San Antonio Nursing Home Abuse Attorney

Over the years, we have exclusively dedicated our efforts to helping change the lives of injured individuals. Not only is pursuing a personal injury claim in San Antonio important for your own well-being, but we can also make our communities safer by holding careless parties responsible for their actions. Together, we can make a difference in society.

Call the Law Offices of Maloney & Campolo today or contact us online to learn more in a free initial case review.