Louisiana at a Glance

The Health Standards Section licenses and certifies Louisiana nursing homes and investigates complaints.

• Licenses and certifies Louisiana nursing facilities
• Runs the facility complaint line: 1-888-810-1819
• Residents’ bill of rights appears at La. R.S. 40:2010.8

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

Louisiana resident rights include:

• Right to civil and religious liberties
• Right to present grievances to staff, government officials, or anyone else free from reprisal
• Right to join advocacy and special-interest groups working to improve resident care
• Right to manage their own financial affairs, or delegate them with quarterly accountings
• Right to immediate access from family, their physician, clergy, and government representatives
• Right to be fully informed of services and charges
• Right to privacy and dignity
• Right to be free from abuse and improper restraints
• Right to have a sponsor act on their behalf — and none of these rights can be waived

Source: La. R.S. 40:2010.8 (Nursing home residents’ bill of rights)

Phone: 1-866-632-0922
Website: https://goea.louisiana.gov/services/louisiana-ombudsman-program/

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If someone is in immediate danger, call 911. To report nursing home abuse or neglect in Louisiana, contact the LDH Health Standards Section.

Families can:

• Call the LDH complaint line at 1-888-810-1819 or submit the Health Standards complaint form
• Contact the Long-Term Care Ombudsman at 1-866-632-0922
• 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 a Louisiana nursing home when poor care caused injury or death. Most Louisiana nursing home claims are treated as medical malpractice and go through a medical review panel first.

Common claims include:

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

Louisiana 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 Louisiana can vary depending on the situation. Some cases have resulted in payouts of more than $1 million.

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