Senior Abuse Law

Where To Report Elder Neglect And Abuse In Kansas – Helplines, Hotlines, and Referral Sources

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

• 1-800-922-5330 (For suspected elder mistreatment in the home, in state line).
• 1-785-296-0044 (For suspected elder mistreatment in the home, out of state line).
• 1-877-662-8362 (For suspected elder mistreatment in long-term care facilities, in state line).
• 1-785-296-3017 (For suspected elder mistreatment in long-term care facilities, out of state line).

Kansas State Government Agencies

The following agencies can help you file a complaint against a nursing or long-term care facility, as well as provide you with additional information and support regarding senior neglect and abuse:

• Kansas Department on Aging
• Kansas Adult Protective Services
• Kansas Attorney General’s Office
• Kansas Bureau of Investigation Criminal History Record Checks

Kansas Laws and Regulations

The following laws were enacted to help protect seniors against abuse:

• Kan. Stat. Ann. § 39.1430 – 39.1443
• Kan. Stat. Ann. § 39.1401 – 39.1412
• Kan. Stat. Ann. § 75-7301-7314

Other Resources

• Kansas Economic and Employment Support Manual: Adult Protective Services
• State elder abuse statistics and/or other publications, Available Here.