Arian Mojaddidi Charged With Sexually Abusing Elderly Concord Nursing Home Resident at Concord Post Acute on San Miguel Road
CONCORD, CALIFORNIA (August 14, 2026) – A nursing home employee identified as Arian Mojaddidi has been arrested on charges he sexually abused an 85-year-old resident at Concord Post Acute.
The Department of Public Health received a referral about alleged abuse that happened on April 30. Arian Mojaddidi, who is a certified nursing assistant, is being charged with lewd and lascivious acts on an 85-year-old woman.
A copy of the complaint can be viewed HERE. The DOJ indicated that the Concord police were not involved in the investigation.
A full investigation of all of the charges remains ongoing.
Liability for Concord Nursing Home Sexual Abuse
Nursing homes have a legal obligation to protect the residents from foreseeable sources of harm. This includes protection against physical and sexual abuse. These protections are enumerated under California’s Elder Abuse and Dependent Adult Civil Protection Act. Separately, 42 C.F.R. § 483.12 provides that all residents of federally regulated nursing facilities have a right to live free from physical, sexual and mental abuse. Nursing home facilities should take a number of different actions to prevent the residents from being abused.
- Screening: All potential employees of these facilities should undergo a rigorous background check.
- Supervision: Nursing home facilities should ensure that their employees and vulnerable patients are adequately supervised.
- Reporting: All suspected instances of abuse or conduct should be quickly reported and thoroughly investigated.
- Protection: These facilities must take certain measures to protect residents as they are looking into any allegation of abuse or misconduct.
When a nursing home facility fails to take reasonable action to protect their residents from physical or sexual abuse, this could form the basis of a negligence claim. Consider, for example, Delaney v. Baker, 20 Cal.4th 23 (Cal. 1999). An 88-year-old nursing home resident developed severe pressure ulcers before her death. The California Supreme Court issued a ruling that nursing home facilities can face enhanced liability under California’s Elder Abuse Act if their misconduct is reckless or particularly egregious.
Collecting Evidence After Abuse at California Nursing Facilities
Abuse and neglect at nursing facilities across California and the United States are unfortunately much more common than many people realize. According to Cureus, “Elder abuse can present in many forms, including physical abuse, psychological/emotional abuse, sexual abuse, financial abuse, and neglect. Many studies estimate that about 10% of all people over the age of 65 experience some form of abuse.” It is important that several pieces of evidence are collected and preserved after any type of abuse in a California nursing facility.
- All medical documentation related to the abuse should be sought.
- Statements from other residents and potential witnesses should also be collected.
- Facility records relating to the perpetrator can also be important.
- Electronic evidence, including surveillance recordings, can help paint a picture of what took place.
Sexual abuse and other forms of misconduct are often highly preventable in a care setting. They tend to be the results of loose safety measures. Many of the people at nursing facilities are extremely vulnerable to abuse and several forms of misconduct. The facilities that care for them must take great lengths to ensure their safety. But far too often this does not take place. The family of any person who is abused at a skilled nursing facility may be able to take some measure of accountability through a civil action.
Investigating Abuse at California Nursing Facilities
We at Carrazco Law were deeply concerned to hear about the allegations against Arian Mojaddidi. Any person who may have more information should reach out to the California Department of Justice. There needs to be a full investigation into the potential scope of the misconduct.
Have you or a loved one been sexually abused in a California nursing facility? There are a number of laws designed to protect your rights. Our team of experienced sexual abuse attorneys is here to support you. Whether you just have legal questions or need any type of assistance, we are here to serve your needs. You’re always welcome to contact us anytime at (800) 541-3244.
