LAFAYETTE, La. ( KLFY ) — While a criminal investigation is underway against two nursing home employees who are accused of abusing an elderly patient , its unclear if the Louisiana Department of Health is investigating the nursing facility.
KLFY News 10 has reached out to the Department of Health, but has not yet received a response. This report will be updated when information becomes available.
If you or someone you know is experiencing elderly abuse in a nursing facility, below is information on how to report the abuse and how to file a complaint against the facility.
How to report elder abuse
Below are the ways you can report elder abuse through the Louisiana Department of Health .
- Call the Adult Protective Services (APS) hotline at 1-800-898-4910
- Call Elderly Protective Services, for victims aged 60 and older, at 1-833-577-6532 or 225-342-0144
- Reports can also be made using the APS online reporting form, found HERE
- If you witness a life-threatening situation involving an adult with disabilities, call 911 immediately