Georgia

To report elder abuse in Georgia:

• Georgia Nursing Home Elder Abuse or Long Term Care – (800) 878-6442; Metro-Atlanta Area (404) 657-5728
• Domestic/Community Elder Abuse – (888) 774-0152; Metro-Atlanta Area (404) 657-5250

According to Georgia government officials, elder abuse is one of the most under-reported crimes in the state.  Many victims of abuse are unaware that they are being abused or are too afraid to report it.

Nursing Home Abuse

Any nursing home-related abuse in Georgia can be reported online by clicking here.  Anonymous reports can only be made by calling the number listed above.

Who is required to report elder abuse?

While you are strongly encouraged to take a stand and report any suspicion of abuse, neglect or exploitation, the following individuals are required by law to report abuse:

• Health care professionals
• Employees of financial institutions
• Law enforcement personnel

Georgia’s Definitions on Elder Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation

Abuse - The most common types of abuse include physical abuse, psychological abuse and sexual abuse.  Each type involves some sort of physical pain or injury, mental anguish or deprivation of daily necessities such as food and water.

Neglect – Neglect can be either self-neglect or neglect by others.  This is the failure to provide for needed services, services that would physically or mentally harm the elder.

Exploitation- Common types of exploitation are financial and consumer fraud.  This is the illegal or improper use of an elder’s resources, such as money or real estate, for personal or financial gain.