--- title: "Georgia Nursing Home Abuse Toolkit: Know Your Rights" url: "https://www.nursinghomeabusecenter.com/research/know-your-state-rights/georgia/" description: "Look up GA nursing home inspection stats, resident rights laws, abuse hotlines, and how long you have to file a lawsuit." --- Know Your State's Nursing Home Rights Every state has its own laws, watchdog agencies, and deadlines. Pick your state to see who regulates its nursing homes, what rights residents have, and exactly how to report abuse. # Georgia at a Glance National Safety Standing Rank #43 of 51 356 Total Homes 65 Serious Deficiencies 285 Infection-Related Deficiencies $5.12M in Penalties 43 Payment Suspensions 0.50 Avg RN Hours Per Resident / Day ### Resident Protection Strength State Oversight Moderate Staffing Requirements Limited Penalties for Violations Limited Access to Legal Help Strong The Healthcare Facility Regulation Division licenses and inspects Georgia nursing homes and investigates complaints. - Licenses and inspects Georgia nursing homes - Investigates complaints — hotline 1-800-878-6442 - Residents’ bill of rights appears at O.C.G.A. § 31-8-100 et seq. [Visit the state agency site →](https://dch.georgia.gov/divisionsoffices/hfrd) ### Deadlines to Take Legal Action PERSONAL INJURY 2 years Generally runs from the date of injury. [Learn more about filing deadlines →](https://www.nursinghomeabusecenter.com/legal/statute-limitations/) WRONGFUL DEATH 2 years Typically runs from the date of death and is filed by the spouse, children, or the estate's representative. [Learn more about filing deadlines →](https://www.nursinghomeabusecenter.com/legal/statute-limitations/) Regulatory & Industry Standards: Our information is based on guidance from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), the Department of Justice (DOJ), the Office of Inspector General (OIG), state health departments, and peer-reviewed research. We also refer to state Long-Term Care Ombudsman programs, which investigate complaints and advocate for residents.