Free Nursing Home Abuse Resources & Guides

Resources for Nursing Home Abuse Victims & Families

Whether you’re searching for immediate help, legal guidance, or ways to report abuse, this hub connects you to free, trusted resources. Explore our own in-depth guides and vetted national organizations.

Our Resources & Guides

In-depth articles and guides written by our legal and advocacy team.

Checklist for Choosing a Nursing Home

Use our step-by-step checklist to evaluate a facility’s inspection history, staffing levels, resident-to-staff ratios, and quality ratings before making a placement decision.

Nursing Home Abuse FAQs

Find answers to the most frequently asked questions, including how to recognize abuse, how to report it, and what legal options are available to you.

State-by-State External Resources

Every state has its own Adult Protective Services agency, Long-Term Care Ombudsman program, and more. Find the right contacts and reporting tools for your state in one place.

Worst Nursing Homes by State

Our guides identify the lowest-rated and most-cited facilities in each state, based on Medicare inspection data, staffing records, and federal deficiency reports.

New York

Discover New York nursing homes with serious health and safety violations, including citations, staffing failures, and abuse complaints.

New Jersey

Explore the most poorly rated nursing homes in New Jersey with repeated deficiencies, understaffing violations, and substantiated complaints.

Pennsylvania

See which Pennsylvania nursing home facilities have been flagged most often for neglect, abuse, and quality-of-care failures.

External Organizations & Hotlines

Vetted national organizations that provide assistance, advocacy, and crisis support.

Government Agencies & Reporting Tools

National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA)

The leading federal authority on elder abuse research, policy, training, and best practices. Provides state-by-state reporting resources and up-to-date statistics on elder mistreatment.

Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program

Authorized by the Older Americans Act, ombudsmen operate in all 50 states and investigate complaints from nursing home residents and their families.

National Institute on Aging (NIA)

Part of the National Institutes of Health, NIA provides research-backed information on the types, signs, and long-term health consequences of elder abuse and neglect.

Medicare Care Compare

Search and compare every Medicare-certified nursing home in the U.S. Review ratings for staffing, quality measures, and health inspections.

Nonprofit Advocacy Organizations

National Adult Protective Services Association (NAPSA)

Strengthens Adult Protective Services programs at the national, state, and local levels. Helps identify and respond to elder abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation. Connects victims to local APS investigators.

Consumer Voice

Consumer Voice empowers nursing home residents, families, and advocates to pursue quality care, dignified living, and the protection of residents’ rights through education and policy reform.

National Council on Aging (NCOA)

NCOA provides resources on elder abuse prevention, Medicare benefits, caregiver support, and a benefits eligibility tool for qualifying programs.

Crisis Hotlines & Immediate Support

National Domestic Violence Hotline

Available 24/7 to all victims of domestic violence, including elderly individuals. Confidential support by phone, text, or online chat.

Eldercare Locator

A free, publicly funded national service connecting older adults and caregivers to local support including abuse reporting agencies, ombudsman programs, legal aid, transportation, and meal services.

AARP Fraud Helpline

Dedicated support for older adults who have experienced financial abuse, scams, or exploitation. AARP fraud specialists provide guidance on next steps and how to recover assets or report perpetrators.

Was Your Loved One Harmed in a Nursing Home?

If you suspect a loved one has been abused, neglected, or mistreated in a nursing home, you may be entitled to financial compensation. We connect families with nursing home abuse lawyers who offer free, no-obligation consultations and work on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing unless your case wins.

Don’t wait – statutes of limitations vary by state and can limit your ability to file. Take the first step today by getting in touch with our trusted partners today.