Arizona Nursing Home Abuse Victims What You Can Do

Incidence of nursing home abuse and neglect continues to rise in  Arizona and across the country as increasing numbers of the elder population move into nursing homes and long-term care facilities and the demand for qualified staff continues to outweigh the resources.

Despite the efforts of federal and state organizations that regulate the operation of nursing homes and enforce elder abuse laws, many nursing homes fall short of providing adequate care for their residents, resulting in injury and sometimes even death to those they are responsible for. In the event you have a loved one has suffered from Arizona nursing home neglect,  abuse or medical misconduct, it is advisable that you file a formal complaint with the authorities. After you file a report, the next best thing to do is consult with an experienced  Arizona Nursing Home attorney that can handle that type of case immediately.

If an Arizona nursing home or long-term care injury to a loved elder is a result of  neglect or abuse, the first and most important consideration is the safety of that elder. Contact a qualified  Arizona Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect attorney for a free nursing home neglect consultation and he will advise you on how you can protect the victim and determine whether an injury claim should be filed.

In preparation for making a nursing home abuse or neglect report to local or state authorities you should compile the following information: 

• Your name, address, phone number and relationship to the victim and alleged perpetrator
• Where the victim is located
• What is happening with the victim that makes you concerned
• If the victim knows where to go for help
• If the victim needs immediate medical attention
• Whether 911 should be called
• How you learned about the situation you are reporting
• Names of friends, relatives or others who may know about the alleged abuse or neglect
• Name, gender, date of birth (or approximate age) of victim and alleged perpetrators
• Social Security number of victim (if known)
• Language spoken or any language barriers there may be
• Whether anyone else is involved 

To officially report nursing home abuse, neglect or medical misconduct contact one of the following:

Adult Protective Services

Hotline: 1-877-767-2385

TDD: 1-877-815-8390

Your Local Law Enforcement (Police Department)

Local Area Agencies on Aging

* Region I - Maricopa County

24 Hour Senior HELP LINE

(602) 264-HELP (4357) or 1-888-783-7500

* Region II - Pima County

(520)-790-7262

* Region III - Apache, Navajo, Coconino & Yavapai Counties

(928) 774-1894

* Region IV - Yuma, Mohave, & La Paz Counties

(928) 782-1886

* Region V - Pinal & Gila Counties

(520) 836-2758

* Region VI - Graham, Greenlee, Cochise & Santa Cruz Counties

(520) 432-5301

* Region VII - Navajo Nation

(928) 871-6868

* Region VIII - Inter-Tribal

(602) 258-4822

Area Agency on Aging

24-hour Senior HELPLINE:

602.264.HELP (602.264.4357)

Long-Term Care Ombudsman

602.542.4446

Reports may also be made directly to the nursing home facility where the older person resides. Regardless of where you report the incidence of abuse or neglect, you should write down any and all details involved with the situation. This includes information such as dates, times, staff member names, names of any witnesses or people knowledgeable about the situation and your specific issues of concern. Over time, details can easily be forgotten. A written accounting will assist in the  Arizona nursing home abuse or neglect investigation.

If you believe your loved one has been a victim ofabuse, negligence, or medical malpractice in an Arizona nursing home or senior citizen care facility,  contact our nursing home abuse law firm immediately.

Our qualified team of nursing home abuse lawyers is dedicated to pursuing justice for those injured in Arizona by nursing home negligence, abuse and  medical misconduct.  We are committed to helping prevent incidences of nursing home abuse and neglect by diligently defending the rights of our elders.

If someone you care about has suffered from Arizona nursing home abuse,  neglect or medical misconduct, contact a leading Arizona Elder Abuse Lawyer for a free case evaluation.  Our Arizona Nursing Home Abuse Law Firm represents victims of elder abuse in Maricopa County, Phoenix, Mesa, Glendale, Peoria, Chandler, Sun City, Sun City West, Fountain Hills, Surprise, Gilbert, El Mirage, Avondale, Tempe, Scottsdale, Tucson, Pima County, Yuma, Yuma County, Flagstaff, and Coconino County.