Question 1

What counts as reportable abuse or neglect of a senior in Ohio?

Accepted Answer

Physical abuse, emotional abuse, neglect, self-neglect and financial exploitation of an adult are all within Adult Protective Services' scope in Ohio. If you're unsure whether a specific concern qualifies, report it and let APS make that determination.

Question 2

Is a facility licensing complaint the same thing as an APS report?

Accepted Answer

No. A facility licensing complaint about a specific community's compliance with state regulations goes to the Ohio Department of Health. A suspected case of abuse, neglect or exploitation of an individual goes to county Adult Protective Services.

Question 3

Can I report elder financial exploitation even if I'm not sure money has actually been taken?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Financial exploitation is within Adult Protective Services' scope in Ohio, and a report based on reasonable concern -- unusual account activity, a new 'friend' pressuring for money, sudden changes to a will -- does not require proof before you make it.

Question 4

What happens after I make an Adult Protective Services report in Ohio?

Accepted Answer

The county Job and Family Services department screens and, where appropriate, investigates the report. Specific procedures and timelines vary by county and by the nature of the concern -- contact your county's JFS office directly for details on what to expect.

Question 5

What should I do if a hospital gives my parent a discharge date in 72 hours?

Accepted Answer

Get the discharge plan in writing, confirm whether your parent was admitted as inpatient or under observation status, ask which facilities have actually accepted the referral, and verify any facility's Ohio license before signing anything.

Community	Care type	Address	County
HomeWell Care Services - Cincinnati	Home Health & Home Care	1329 E Kemper Road, Suite 4214 Cincinnati, OH 45246	Hamilton
Visiting Angels - East Cincinnati	Home Health & Home Care	8595 Beechmont Avenue, Suite 207 Cincinnati, OH 45255	Hamilton
Comfort Keepers - Milford Office	Home Health & Home Care	5405 Dupont Circle, Suite E2 Milford, OH 45150	Clermont

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