October is Residents’ Rights Month
October 9, 2025
October is Residents’ Rights Month, an annual event designated to honor residents living in long-term care facilities and those receiving
Missouri Coalition
for Quality Care
The Missouri Coalition for Quality Care is a non profit
advocacy organization for recipients of long-term care.
Our mission is simple. We believe that Missourians who
need care should receive good care.
Adult Abuse and Neglect in Missouri
What is Abuse?
Who Can Report Abuse?
What Information Do I Have to Report?
What Happens After I Make A Report?
What About My Rights?
Adult Protective Services?
MCQC is a member of The National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care.
ADULT ABUSE AND NEGLECT REPORTING
7:00 a.m. to midnight, 7 days a week
Also available 24/7
Announcements
Heat and Senior Citizens
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About MCQC
In every community across this country vulnerable older adults are being abused, neglected, and exploited. Yet in many instances their plight is ignored or minimized. Society tends to view older persons as burdens rather than as valued individuals who are entitled to be treated with dignity and respect.
Many incidents of abuse go unreported because older persons are embarrassed, ashamed, or fearful of losing the help they need from family members or caregivers to remain in their homes. As the number of older adults in our population increases, the incidence of elder abuse will almost certainly increase. We can take action to address this issue
Founded in 1987, MCQC has grown to a membership of over 700. The majority of our members are Missourians but many from other States have joined MCQC because of their interest and concern in improving quality of care and quality of life for nursing home residents and recipients of in-home health care services.
If you are interested in helping MCQC reach more people and further our mission, consider becoming a member or donating!