Report of abuse towards a Disabled Adult or Elder Person
Residing outside long-term care facility
E.g. Home or other community settings
You can report abuse inflicted on a disabled adult or elder person not living in a long-term facility in two ways:
Report through Adult Protective Services (APS) online:
Adult Protective Services (APS) is the state entity charged with investigating all reports of abuse, neglect, and/or exploitation of older persons (65+) or an at-risk adult (18+) with a disability who do not reside in long-term care facilities
pursuant to the Disabled Adults and Elder Persons Protection Act, O.C.G.A. §§ 30-5-1, et seq.
Call
1-866-55AGING
(1-866-552-4464)
Press “3”
Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm
Long-Term Care Facility or Residence
E.g. Nursing Facility, Personal Care Home (including assisted living), and Community Living Arrangement
You can report abuse inflicted on a disabled adult or elder person living in a long-term facility contacting:
Online by clicking the logo below:
Georgia Department of Community Health, Healthcare Facility Regulation (HFR) is responsible for investigating reports in these facilities.
Call (404) 657-5728 or (404) 657-5276 or the toll-free number 800-878-6442.
To file a complaint about a licensed health care facility or service provider, call 1-800-878-6442. Leave your contact information for a return call from our staff. You may also fax your complaint to 404-657-5731.
Long-Term Care Ombudsman
If you or someone you know needs an advocate in any of the long-term care facilities, contact the local Long-Term Care Ombudsman who is authorized to advocate for residents in any licensed long-term care setting. To find your local long-term care ombudsman, call 1-866-552-4464 or call the Office of State Long-term Care Ombudsman at (404) 463-8383 or 1-888-454-5826.
