Helplines, Hotlines, and Referral Sources

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

• 1-800-917-7383 (For suspected elder mistreatment in the home).
• 1-877-402-8219 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

For state elder abuse statistics and/or other publications, Click Here.

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 Ann., Fam. Law §§ 14-101 through 14-309
• Inst. Abuse: Md. Code Ann., Health § 19-347
• LTCOP: Md. Code Ann., Art. 70B § 5

Other Resources

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

To submit updated state hotline, helpline, or web information, email: ncea-info@aoa.hhs.gov.