Long Term Care Ombudsman | State Of Ohio - Government Offices
77 South High Street, 30th Floor Riffe Center, Columbus, OH 43215-6117
Call 800-282-1206 for information.
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Licking County, Ohio
Morgan County, Ohio
Knox County, Ohio
Washington County, Ohio
Muskingum County, Ohio
Perry County, Ohio
Marion County, Ohio
Pickaway County, Ohio
Description
The Long-term Care Ombudsman advocates for people receiving home care, assisted living and nursing home care. Paid and volunteer staff work to resolve complaints about services, help people select a provider and offer information about benefits and consumer rights. Ombudsmen do not regulate nursing homes and home health agencies, but do work with providers, residents, their families and other representatives to resolve problems and concerns. In addition, ombudsmen: - Advocate for person-centered approaches by providers to meet the needs and honor the preferences of residents; - Link residents with services or agencies; - Offer resources for selecting long-term care providers; and - Provide information and assistance with benefits and insurance.
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State Of Ohio - Government Offices
Office oversees signing bills into law, serving as commander-in-chief of the state's National Guard and militia forces, convening special sessions of the state legislature, delivering a "state of the state" address to citizens, granting commutations and pardons to prisoners and appointing people to various judicial and state offices.