Adult Protective Services
Disabled
adults are vulnerable to abuse, neglect, and exploitation. County
departments of social services receive and evaluate reports to determine
whether disabled adults are in need of protective services and what
services are needed (as required by Article 6, Chapter 108A of the North
Carolina General Statutes).
If you have a concern that an elderly or disabled adult is being exploited, abused or neglected, you can make a report by calling:
- During Normal Business Hours: 336-342-1394, ext. 7168
- After Normal Business Hours: 336-342-3537
County agencies protect adults by:
- Receiving reports and evaluating the need for protective services
- Planning
and counseling with the disabled adult, the family or caregiver to
identify, remedy, and prevent problems which result in abuse, neglect,
or exploitation
- Reporting evidence of mistreatment to Law Enforcement, the District Attorney and various regulatory agencies when appropriate
- Initiating court action as necessary to protect the adult
- Mobilizing essential services on behalf of the disabled adult
Guardianship Services
Guardianship
services are provided to an adult who is alleged to lack informed
capacity and who may be in need of a guardian.
Responsibilities Of Guardians In North Carolina
Petition for Adjudication of Incompetence
Guardianship Capacity Questionnaire
Certificate of Service
Special Proceedings Action Cover Sheet
Servicemembers Civil Relief Act Declaration
Placement
Adult
Placement Services are activities necessary to assist aging or disabled
individuals and their families or representatives in finding substitute
homes or residential health care facilities suitable to their needs
when they are unable to remain in their current living situations.
Adult Care Home Listing
Family Care Home Listing
Nursing Home Listing
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Adult and Family Care Home Monitoring
Social
work staff routinely monitor licensed family care homes (6 beds or
less) and adult care homes (7 beds or more) to ensure compliance with
the rule and regulations according to General Statutes 131D-2(b)(1a).
The social work staff will receive complaints and complete
investigations; submit corrective actions and plans of protections; then
follow up on the corrective actions of homes which are out of
compliance. If you would like to file a complaint on a family care home
or adult care home in Rockingham County, please call: 342-1394, ext.
7168 during normal business hours or at 336-342-3537 when the agency is
closed.
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Facilities By County
Facility Inspections, Ratings & Penalties
File A Complaint On Nursing Homes & Behavioral Health Facilities
Indigent Cremation Assistance:
Assistance may be offered to families who qualify for indigent funds for cremation services. Families will not receive any other benefits, such a funeral
service. Families are encouraged to discuss their options with the
funeral home of their choice. Inquiries should be directed through the
funeral home.
Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired
This
program provides services to enable the blind and visually impaired to
function at their highest level of independence and self-sufficiency in
everyday life. Staff will provide services such as specialized
counseling and teaching services to visually impaired persons. For
additional information, please contact 336-342-1394 ext. 7117.
NC Services for the Blind