Nursing Home Abuse Resources

Elderly patients in nursing homes are among the most vulnerable members of our society. It's our job to protect them from instances of abuse and neglect that could lead to severe injuries.

The following resources contain information and contacts to help ensure the safety of nursing home residents. These sources can help guide you through the entire process from selecting the right nursing home for your loved one to ensuring the quality of care given to a current nursing home resident. These resources will also help you to report a claim of nursing home abuse in the untimely event of an injury.

For more information on why abuse occurs in our nursing home system, including answers to important medical and legal concerns, please read our Frequently Asked Nursing Home Questions. For help in selecting the best possible nursing home for yourself or a loved one, visit out information on Choosing a Nursing Home. To better understand the minimum federal requirements that all nursing homes are required to meet, consult our Rights of Nursing Home Residents page. Learn about the most prevalent Types of Nursing Home Abuse to understand how to protect you and your loved ones from injury and death.