We hear from families all of the time that they suspected their loved one was being neglected or abused in a nursing home…but they failed to take action until it was too late.
Do you have a loved one living in a Virginia nursing home and suspect they are getting poor or substandard care? If so, take advantage of these resources immediately:
State Government Agencies:
Virginia Adult Protective Services
Virginia Department of Health, Center for Quality Health Care Services, Long Term Care Division
Virginia Department of Social Services Domestic Violence Program
Virginia Long Term Care Ombudsman
Virginia Office of Attorney General
Laws and Regulations:
Va. Code Ann. §§ 63.2-1604-12 Adult Protective Services
Sources for Statistics:
Virginia Department of Social Services: Information Resource Book 2003
Virginia Department of Social Services: Who Are Mandatory Reporters for APS?
Help Line and Hotlines
Elder Abuse Hotline: 1-888-83-ADULT or 1-888-832-3858
Family Violence/Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-888-838-8238