There are many organizations in Arizona that assist the public with their concerns. It is a priority of this Office to help direct you to the right resource that may be of help. The following does not represent all resources that might be available, but it is a start.
To report suspected elder abuse or neglect, contact:
- 911 in an emergency
- Your local police department
- Adult Protective Services (APS) Adult Abuse Hotline:
- (877) SOS-ADULT or (877) 767-2385
- TDD: (877) 815-8390
- www.azdes.gov/reportadultabuse
- Area Agency on Aging - 24 hour Senior HELPLINE (602) 264-HELP or (602) 264-4357
- Office of the Attorney General - (602) 542-2124 or email [email protected]
Information on care facilities licensing or ratings, and hiring a caregiver:
Are you exploring a senior home for a loved one in your life?
Are you wondering what information you should have before making a decision about a home for an older adult in your life?
Need help vetting multiple homes you’ve toured for a love one?
This is a document created to help people access the qualities of different homes for older or vulnerable adults. It is intended to be used in preparation an research tog et valuable information needed to make a decision. This is in no way an exhaustive list of questions but simply a list of important information to consider.
- Senior Facility Questions
- Resources to Check Before Hiring a Caregiver
- Arizona Department of Health Services (DHS) - Long Term Care, Assisted Living Facilities - Licensing
- Medicare.gov Nursing Home Compare
- AARP Arizona
- Arizona 211 Community Information and Referral/Senior Services
- AZ Assisted Living Federation
Legal Information or Services
- Law for Seniors
- AZ Bar Foundation at www.azlawhelp.org
- Maricopa County Bar Lawyer Referral Service, (602) 257-4434.
- Pima County Bar Lawyer Referral Services, (520) 623-4625
- Arizona 211 Community Information and Referral/Legal Assistance. Or dial "2-1-1"
- AZ Courts Training Modules on Elder Guardianship and Conservatorship
Businesses and their licensing
- Arizona Corporation Commission - Securities Division
- Arizona Department of Financial Institutions
- Arizona Department of Insurance
- Arizona Registrar of Contractors
- Arizona Department of Real Estate
- Better Business Bureau
Agencies Providing Programs and Services for Seniors
- AZ Department of Economic Security (DES) - Adult Protective Services & Registry
- Area Agencies on Aging
- Arizona Department of Health Services
- AHCCCS
- Long Term Care Ombudsman
- AZ Ombudsman Citizens' Aide
National Resources
- Administration on Aging
- American Association of Retired Persons
- Medicare.gov
- National Center on Elder Abuse
- National Association of State Units on Aging
- National Committee for the Prevention of Elder Abuse
- National Council on Aging
If you belong to an organization that would like to learn more about senior related issues, contact:
Office of the Arizona Attorney General
Community Outreach and Education
(602) 542-2123
(800) 352-8431 (outside Phoenix and Tucson)
Email: [email protected] or submit the Presentation Request Form