To report elder abuse in New Jersey:

• New Jersey Nursing Home Elder Abuse or Long Term Care
  • In-State: (800) 792-8820
  • Out of State: (609) 943-3473
  • E-mail: acs@doh.state.nj.us
• Domestic/Community Elder Abuse 
  • In-State: (800) 792-8820
  • Out of State: (609) 943-3473
  • E-mail: acs@doh.state.nj.us

NJ: What is Elder Abuse?

Elder abuse is a growing problem in New Jersey, where the elderly fall victim of physical abuse, financial abuse or exploitation, neglect or self-neglect.

Spotting Elder Abuse:

The key to identifying abuse is to be on the lookout for things that are out of the ordinary.  Some of these signs and symptoms include:

• Bruises, cuts or broken bones that lacks adequate explanation by the elder or nursing home care provider;
• Malnutrition and/or dehydration;
• Excessive cases of fear, anxiety or isolation from others;
• Increased inability to pay for basic necessities such as food, water or medicine