Helplines, Hotlines, and Referral Sources

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

• 800-917-7383 (for suspected elder mistreatment in the home)
• 877-402-8219 or 410-402-8201 (to report suspected abuse in a nursing home, Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Office of Health Quality)

Additional Information

• State elder abuse statistics and/or other publications
• Maryland Senior Citizens Resources

State Government Agencies

• Maryland Adult Protective Services
• Maryland Department of Aging
• Maryland Long Term Care Ombudsman
• Maryland Office of Attorney General
• Maryland Office of Health Care Quality

Laws and Regulations

• APS: Md. Code, Fam. Law §§ 14-101 through 14-309
• Inst. Abuse: Md. Code Ann., Health § 19-347 (PDF)
• Md. Code, Hum. Ser. §§ 10–902 through 10–911

Other Resources

• Nursing Homes: What You Need to Know
• Maryland Office of Adult Services: Project SAFE (Stop Adult Financial Exploitation)
• Maryland Nursing Home Guide