Indiana at a Glance

IDOH’s Division of Long Term Care licenses and inspects Indiana nursing homes and processes facility complaints.

• Licenses and inspects Indiana nursing homes
• Runs the complaint intake line: 1-800-246-8909
• Resident rights appear in Ind. Code ch. 16-28-5 and 410 IAC 16.2

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Families can speak with a Indiana nursing home lawyer to understand if rights may have been violated.

Indiana resident rights include:

• Right to be treated with dignity and respect
• Right to be fully informed of their rights, condition, and charges
• Right to choose their health care provider
• Right to participate in care planning and refuse treatment
• Right to privacy and confidential records
• Right to voice grievances without fear of retaliation — complainant identity is kept confidential by law
• Right to be free from abuse, neglect, and exploitation
• Right to be free from improper physical or chemical restraints
• Right to keep and use personal possessions
• Right of access to the Long-Term Care Ombudsman

Source: Ind. Code ch. 16-28-5; 410 IAC 16.2 (comprehensive care facility resident rights)

Phone: 1-800-622-4484
Website: https://www.in.gov/ombudsman/long-term-care-ombudsman/

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If someone is in immediate danger, call 911. To report nursing home abuse or neglect in Indiana, contact the Indiana Department of Health.

Families can:

• Call the IDOH complaint line at 1-800-246-8909 or file the online complaint form
• Contact the Long-Term Care Ombudsman at 1-800-622-4484 or longtermcareombudsman@fssa.in.gov
• Report suspected crimes to local law enforcement

Include the facility name, resident name, dates, injuries, witnesses, and photos if available.

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Families may be able to sue an Indiana nursing home when poor care caused injury or death. Most Indiana nursing home claims go through a medical review panel before trial.

Common claims include:

• Personal injury: The resident was harmed by neglect or abuse.
• Wrongful death: Poor care contributed to the resident’s death.

Indiana has strict legal deadlines, so families should speak with a nursing home abuse lawyer as soon as possible. Don’t wait — get started right now.

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Nursing home settlements and trial verdicts in Indiana can vary depending on the situation. Some cases have resulted in payouts of more than $1 million.

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