Elder Care Abuse Statistics
65%
of elder abuse victims are women
Staff members confess
Rates of abuse of older people are high in institutions such as nursing homes and long-term care facilities, with 2 in 3 staff reporting that they have committed abuse in the past year.
$153 million
In 2023, U.S. nursing homes were fined $153 million for health violations of all kinds. This equated to about $10,000 per facility.
Elder Abuse Revealed
In 2023, nearly 30% of abuse citations were due to facilities failing to promptly report abuse, neglect, or theft. Additionally, 8% of citations involved elderly residents experiencing nutrition and dietary deficiencies.
Keep your loved ones safe
A recent study reveals that verbal and emotional abuse are most prevalent, followed closely by physical abuse and neglect.
Verbal/Emotional Abuse
Neglect