File A Complaint

File A Complaint

If you have concerns about the quality of life or care of a loved one living in a long-term care facility, support and resources are available. Please contact us at ltcopinformer@elderaffairs.org for guidance and assistance.

Below is a listing of state government organizations that may be able to assist you.

Florida Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program

A volunteer-based advocacy organization seeking to improve long-term care facility residents’ quality of life and care. Investigates complaints made by or on behalf of residents. All investigations are confidential and provided at no charge.

  • Call us at: 1-888-831-0404 (toll-free) or 1-850-414-2323
  • Fax us at: 1-850-414-2377
  • Write us at: 4040 Esplanade Way Tallahassee, FL 32399-7000

Florida Abuse Hotline (Florida Department of Children and Families)

Charged with providing comprehensive protective services for vulnerable adults who are abused, neglected or exploited. State law requires that reports of abuse, neglect, threatened harm, or exploitation be made to this hotline.

Agency for Health Care Administration

Licenses and regulates Florida’s long-term care facilities and provides a toll-free telephone system through which consumers may file complaints.

Elder Helpline (Florida Department of Elder Affairs)

Provides information regarding elder services and activities in each Florida county.

Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (Florida Attorney General)

Investigates fraud committed by health care providers; corruption in the administration of the Medicaid program; and abuse, neglect and exploitation of the elderly, ill and disabled residents of long-term care facilities.

Division of Medical Quality Assurance (Florida Department of Health)

Protects the public through health care licensure, enforcement, and information; is responsible for analyzing and investigating complaints against healthcare practitioners and facilities, inspecting facilities and investigating unlicensed activity.