--- title: "Indiana Nursing Home Abuse Toolkit: Know Your Rights" url: "https://www.nursinghomeabusecenter.com/research/know-your-state-rights/indiana/" description: "Look up IN 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. # Indiana at a Glance National Safety Standing Rank #14 of 51 507 Total Homes 76 Serious Deficiencies 379 Infection-Related Deficiencies $4.22M in Penalties 43 Payment Suspensions 0.66 Avg RN Hours Per Resident / Day ### Resident Protection Strength State Oversight Moderate Staffing Requirements Limited Penalties for Violations Limited Access to Legal Help Limited 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 [Visit the state agency site →](https://www.in.gov/health/ltc/) ### Deadlines to Take Legal Action PERSONAL INJURY 2 years Usually runs from the date of the act rather than discovery, so act quickly. [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 estate's personal 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.