Peoria Nursing Home Abuse Lawyers

Welcome to the Peoria Nursing Home Abuse and Elder Abuse Law Firm Attorney Resource and Information Page. 

Residents of Peoria long-term care facilities have specific rights under both federal and state law.  Below is a brief outline of some of these rights:

• Be allowed to self-administer medications unless it is dangerous for the resident to do so.   (42 C.F.R. §483.10(n))
• Be allowed to manage one's own financial affairs.  Facilities are not allowed to "require" residents to deposit their personal funds with the facility.  (42 C.F.R. §483.10(c)(1))
• Communicate with other individuals both inside and outside of the facility. (42 C.F.R. §483.10)
• Be free from verbal, physical, mental, and sexual abuse, corporal punishment, and involuntary seclusion.  (42 C.F.R. §483.13(b))
• Not be required to perform services for the facility. (42 C.F.R. §483.10(h)(1))
• Not be physically or chemically restrained -- either with psychotherapeutic or antipsychotic drugs for the purpose of disciplining or for staff convenience, except in emergency situations where immediate injury to the resident or others is prevalent.  (42 C.F.R. §483.13(a))
• To be treated with dignity, respect, consideration, and full recognition of individuality.  (42 C.F.R. §483.15(a)).
• To have privacy during treatment and personal care.  (42 C.F.R. §483.10(e)(1))
• To be allowed to receive and make phone calls in private.  (42 C.F.R. §483.10(k))

When these rights are violated, it is important that appropriate action is taken, which includes filing a complaint with your local Ombudsman office.  If you suspect that you or your loved one has been a victim of Peoria elder abuse or nursing home neglect contact the  Arizona Elder Abuse Law Offices now for a free consultation.

At the Arizona Nursing Home Abuse Law firm , our highly-skilled Arizona nursing home abuse attorneys are dedicated to ensuring that Arizona seniors are protected from abuse and neglect at the hands of their caregivers.  We are a leading  Arizona nursing home abuse law firm with a solid reputation for compassionate, thorough, and aggressive legal representation.  If you or someone you love is a victim of Peoria nursing home abuse or neglect, you need to file a complaint so that the negligent parties will be forced to stop.  Let the  Peoria Elder Abuse Law Offices  help you or your loved one get the protection and compensation deserved.  We offer free initial consultations;  contact us today for yours!

Below we have provided you with a variety of helpful links for seniors and their families.  These links are intended to help provide you with information regarding reporting nursing home abuse and nursing home neglect.  In addition, you will find direct links to resources where complaints of nursing home abuse and neglect can be filed. 

  Arizona State/County/City Links

Arizona Office of the State Long Term Care Ombudsman
The primary responsibility of the ArizonaOmbudsman is to investigate and attempt to resolve complaints made by or on behalf of residents in long-term care facilities. 

The Area Agency on Aging, Region I (AAA)
The AAA is a public/nonprofit private agency designated by the State of Arizona to ensure that the Federal Older Americans Act is followed.  The AAA serves as an advocate for older adults and provides information, assistance, and other services. 

Adult Protective Services (APS)
The APS conducts investigations into reports of abuse, neglect, or exploitation of seniors and vulnerable adults.  Additionally, APS provides such services as emergency shelter and counseling for victims of abuse. 

Arizona State Board of Examiners - Nursing Home Administrators and ALF Managers
The Board investigates all complaints and enforces the practice standards of the Administrators and Managers. 

The Peoria Police Department
The Peoria police department office offers protective services to Peoria seniors and other residents of Peoria.  It conducts investigations into severe cases of nursing home abuse (i.e., sexual assault, severe lacerations, burns, etc.).     

Arizona Attorney General's Office

City of Peoria

National Resources - Elder Abuse and Neglect  

National Clearinghouse for Long-Term Care Information
Thissite is an online resource developed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.  It offers information with regard to services and financing options for long-term care. 

U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
This site provides comprehensive information for seniors including news, benefits and government programs.  

National Citizens' Coalition for Nursing Home Reform (NCCNHR)
A coalition of nursing home residents, ombudsmen and other citizens' groups, NCCNHR offers data on nursing home abuse and nursing home care.       

National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA)
NCEA provides statistical data and other information regarding elder abuse and it acts as a national resource center for abused and/or neglected seniors. 

National Center for Victims of Crime (NCVC)
This site offers information and resources for elder abuse victims and their families. 

Family Caregiver Alliance
This site provides information with regard to care-giving issues, elder health matters, fact sheets, and more. 

National Institute on Aging

Senior Advocacy Groups

American Association of Retired Persons (AARP)
The AARP is a nonprofit senior advocate group that provides a variety of information and resources for seniors and offers discounted products and services for its members.    

The Administration on Aging   
The Administration on Aging provides a variety of services to Peoria seniors.  This site provides information on the Older Americans Act, the federal legislation, State Ombudsman programs, and other resource information.   

The Arizona State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)
SHIP is a free health-benefits counseling service for Medicare beneficiaries and their families or caregivers. 

The Doves Program
The Doves program provides such services as crisis counseling, emergency, transitional and interim housing, transportation, and more to elder abuse victims. 

Governor's Advisory Council on Aging
The Council develops and monitors programs and policies that affect Arizona seniors. 

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMMC)
The CMMC is a federal agency that administers Medicare and Medicaid.  The CMMC regulates Peoria nursing homes and other health care providers with regard to Medicare and Medicaid services and benefits.

Coalition to Protect America's Elders (CPAE)
The CPAE works closely with our nation's most prominent senior organizations to create public awareness of nursing home abuse.  In addition, the CPAE fights to ensure that seniors throughout the nation are protected.  

IQ Nursing Homes
The IQ Nursing Homes site is a portal for Arizona seniors to access reporting information on long-term care facilities throughout Arizona.  Information on elder abuse and neglect can be found here. 

Medline Plus
This site offers an array of information on elder abuse and elder neglect.

Informational Links & Resources

American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging

The Arizona Attorney General's Senior Citizen Protection Manual (Html Format)

The National Center for Assisted Living

Clearinghouse on Abuse and Neglect of the Elderly (CANE)
CANE is the nation's largest computerized collection of elder abuse resources and materials. 

The Consumer Consortium on Assisted Living (CCAL)
This site provides information pertaining to assisted living and assisted living facilities. 

Helpguide
Helpguide is an informational site where information on elder abuse and elder neglect can be found.  An overview of the signs, symptoms and causes of elder abuse is also offered here 

Medicare Compare   
This site provides detailed information regarding the past performance of every Medicare and Medicaid certified long-term care facility throughout the nation, including quality measures, inspections, and staffing. 

Senior Citizen Bureau  (SCB)
The SCB is a national coalition for elder care reform.  This site offers an informational database pertaining to long-term care facilities located in Peoriaand throughout the nation.  Such information includes complaint histories and other background information.  

Wikipedia
Wikipedia provides information on elder abuse and elder care.  In addition, the site offers elder abuse statistics.  

If you suspect that you are a victim or someone you love is a victim of elder abuse and/or neglect, get the help you need and contact our experienced Arizona nursing home abuse lawyers today! 

If someone you care about has suffered from Arizona nursing home abuse,  neglect or medical misconduct, contact a leading Arizona Elder Abuse Lawyer or 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.