Pennsylvania Nursing Home Abuse

» Directory of Helplines, Hotlines, and Elder Abuse Prevention Resources

Pennsylvania directory of helplines, hotlines, and elder abuse prevention resources including reporting numbers, government agencies, state laws, state-specific data and statistics, and other resources.

If someone is in immediate danger, call 911 or the local police for immediate help.

Pennsylvania Elder Abuse

Helplines, Hotlines, and Referral Sources

To report suspected elder abuse, neglect, or exploitation in Pennsylvania:

  • 800-490-8505

Additional Information Regarding Suspected Nursing Home Abuse:

If the abuse involves serious injury, sexual abuse or suspicious death, reporters must also call police and the Pennsylvania Department of Aging at 717-265-7887.

In addition, the reporter may also call the Pennsylvania Department of Health Nursing Home Complaint Line at 800-254-5164.

State Government Agencies

Laws and Regulations

Other Resources