Most cases of elder abuse go undetected. Don’t assume that someone has already reported a suspicious situation. You do not need to prove that abuse is occurring; it is up to the professionals to investigate the suspicions.

Report your concerns. The agency receiving the report will just ask what you observed, who was involved, and who they can contact to learn more. 

To report suspected abuse in your community, contact your local Adult Protective Services (APS) agency:

• Nevada County | (888) 339-7248
• Placer County | (888) 886-5401
• Sacramento County | (916) 874-9377
• Sierra County | (530) 289-3720
• Sutter County | (530) 822-7227
• Yolo County | (530) 661-2727
• Yuba County | (530) 749-6471

Outside of the these counties, visit the NCEA website or call the Eldercare Locator at 1-800-677-1116 for the number to your local Adult Protective Services office.

To report suspected abuse in a nursing home or long-term care facility in Nevada, Placer, Sacramento, Sierra, Sutter, Yolo, or Yuba counties, contact Agency on Aging Area 4's Long-Term Care Ombudsman program:

• (916) 376-8910
• ombintake@agencyonaging4.org

Outside of these counties, visit www.ltcombudsman.org, visit the NCEA website at www.ncea.aoa.gov or call the Eldercare Locator at 1-800-677-1116 for the number to your local Ombudsman program.