South Carolina Nursing Home Abuse

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

South Carolina 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.

South Carolina Elder Abuse

Helplines, Hotlines, and Referral Sources

To report suspected elder abuse, neglect, or exploitation in South Carolina:

  • 888-Care4Us (888-227-3487) to report abuse, neglect, self-neglect, or exploitation of a vulnerable adult in a community setting
  • 800-868-9095 (for suspected elder mistreatment in long-term care facilities, outside Richland County)
  • 803-734-9900 (for suspected elder mistreatment in long-term care facilities, inside Richland County)

To report suspected elder abuse in private homes or foster homes, use the number listed above or find specific county office telephone numbers.

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