Unfortunately, incidents of Connecticut nursing home abuse and neglect seem to be on the rise. If you suspect that your loved one or another resident in the facility is being abused or mistreated, do not hesitate to take action. Contacting authorities can often be the only way to stop abuse and to keep future residents out of harm’s way. It is against the law for any person to abuse or neglect residents of a nursing home facility, including staff, family members, volunteers, guardians or other residents of the home.
To begin exploring your legal options if you suspect the abuse of your loved one, complete the Free Case Evaluation form of this page.
Filing A Nursing Home Abuse Report
It is important to include as many details as possible when writing a Connecticut nursing home abuse report. There needs to be enough information in order to spark an investigation into your claim.
Make sure that the report is in writing (not just a verbal report) and that it is dated. It is critical that you keep copies of the report in case the original is lost or tampered with. When writing the report, be sure to include the following:
- Who: Include the names, ages and addresses of any victims; the name of the facility where the abuse took place; All individuals charged with the care of any victims; and a detailed description of the individual you believe has committed the abuse.
- What: Describe as accurately as possible the nature of the abuse, including signs of physical abuse and an estimation of how long you believe the abuse has been occurring.
- Where: Record where you believe the abuse to have taken place; for example, the resident’s room, in the dining hall, etc.
- When: As best as possible, account for the times and dates of all instances of abuse.
Connecticut Nursing Home Abuse Contacts
According to The National Long-Term Care Ombudsman Resource Center, the following individuals, state agencies and citizen advocacy groups should be contacted if you suspect that your loved one has suffered abuse in a Connecticut nursing home facility.
| State Long-Term Care Ombudsman | Nancy B. Shaffer | State LTC Ombudsman | CT Dept. of Social Services 25 Sigourney Street, 12th Floor Hartford, CT 06106 |
860-424-5238 |
| Local and Regional Ombudsman | Dan Lerman | Regional Ombudsman | 249 Thomaston Ave., 10th Floor Waterbury, CT 06702 |
203-597-4181 |
| Local and Regional Ombudsman | Maggie Erwald | Regional Director | Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program 3580 Main Street Hartford, CT 06120 |
860-723-1352 |
| Local and Regional Ombudsmen | Cristina MacGillis | Regional Ombudsman | Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program 3580 Main Street Hartford, CT 06120 |
860-723-1124 |
| Local and Regional Ombudsmen | Kimberly Massey | Regional Ombudsman | Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program 1057 Broad Street Bridgeport, CT 06604 |
203-551-5530 |
| Local and Regional Ombudsmen | Michael Michalski | Regional Ombudsman | Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program 3580 Main Street Hartford, CT 06120 |
860-723-1390 |
| Local and Regional Ombudsmen | Mairead Phillips and Dan Lerman | Regional Ombudsmen | 249 Thomaston Ave. Waterbury, CT 06702 |
203-597-4181 |
| Local and Regional Ombudsmen | Brenda Torres | Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program 414 Chapel Street, Ste. 301 New Haven, CT 06511 |
203-974-3030 | |
| Office on Aging | Pamela Giannini | Department of Social Services Elderly Services Division 25 Sigourney Street, 10th Floor Hartford, CT 06106 |
860-424-5277 | |
| Licensure and Certifications | Marianne Horn | Director | Connecticut Department of Health Division of Health Systems Regulation 410 Capitol Ave., MS#12 HSR Hartford, CT 06134 |
860-509-7405 |
| Medicaid Fraud Unit Control | John C. DeMattia | Director | Medicaid Fraud Control Unit of Connecticut Office of the Chief State’s Attorney 300 Corporate Place Rocky Hill, CT 06067 |
860-258-5986 |
| Board of Examiners for Nursing Home Administrator | Tresti Quiller | Department of Public Health NHA Licensure P.O. Box 340308 Hartford, CT 06314 |
860-509-7579 | |
| Medicaid Agency | David Parella | Director | CT Dept. of Social Services – Med. Assistance Dept of Social Services 25 Sigourney Street Hartford, CT 06106 |
860-424-5116 |
| Quality Improvement Organization | Marcia K. Petrillo | Chief Executive Officer | Qualidigm 100 Roscommon Drive, Ste. 200 Middletown, CT 06457 |
860-632-2008 |
| Protection and Advocacy System | James McGaughey | Executive Director | Office of P&A for Persons with Disabilities 60 B Weston Street Hartford, CT 06120 |
860-297-4300 |
| Adult Protective Service Agency | Dorian Long | Manager | Elder Rights Program Dept. of Social Services 25 Sigourney Street Hartford, CT 06106 |
860-424-5022 |
Learn More: Contact A Nursing Home Abuse Attorney
Once filing a nursing home abuse complaint is complete, you should consider your legal options for pursuing justice. It is important for nursing home abuse victims and their families to speak to an elder negligence attorney who is well-versed in Connecticut law and is familiar with Connecticut’s facilities.
At Jonathan Perkins Injury Lawyers, we offer free case evaluations for anyone who believes that they may have cause to file an abuse claim. During an evaluation, one of our attorneys will assess the merits of your claim and guide you on the best course of action in pursuing legal remedies for your situation.
If you choose to hire our firm to pursue your nursing home abuse claim, there is never any cost to you until we obtain a favorable outcome for your claim. Our attorneys are committed to helping elder abuse victims fight for their rights, obtain the compensation they deserve for their ordeal and, most importantly, put an end to the abuse. For more information on the legal rights which may be available to nursing home abuse victims and their families or to schedule a confidential, no-obligation consultation with one of our legal professionals, complete the Free Case Evaluation form on this page. You can also call 800-PERKINS.