
Where To Report Elder Neglect And Abuse In Tennessee – Helplines, Hotlines, and Referral Sources
To report suspected elder abuse,neglect, or exploitation in Tennessee:
- KNOXVILLE: (865) 594-5685
- CHATTANOOGA: (423) 634-6624
- NASHVILLE: (615) 532-3492
- MEMPHIS: (901) 320-7220
- If you are outside the above calling areas, please call toll free:
- 1-888-APS-TENN (1-888-277-8366)
Office hours: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday – Friday. After-hours calls are returned the next business day.
- 1-888-APS-TENN (1-888-277-8366)
To reach regional Long Term Care Ombudsman offices, access the District Ombudsman Link. To contact the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman:
- 615-741-2056 ext. 117
- Toll Free: 1-877-236-0013
- TDD: 615-532-3893
Additional Information
State elder abuse statistics and/or other publications, Available Here.
To access additional APS resources, including the Tennessee Adult Protective Services: A Field Guide.
Tennessee State Government Agencies
The following Tennessee 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:
- Tennessee Adult Protective Services
- Tennessee Commission on Aging and Disability
- Tennessee Long Term Care Ombudsman
- Tennessee Office of Attorney General
- Tennessee Department of Health Abuse Registry
Tennessee Laws and Regulations
The following laws were enacted to help protect seniors in Tennessee against abuse:
- Tennessee Code Annotated 71-6-101-20, Adult Protection Act
- Tennessee Code Annotated 71-2-109, Long Term Care Ombudsman
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