Long Term Care Ombudsman | State Of Ohio - Government Offices
77 South High Street, 30th Floor Riffe Center, Columbus, OH 43215-6117
Eligibility
State of Ohio residents.
Required documents
Hours
Mon-Fri 8am-5:30pm
Website 24/7.
(800) 282-1206
Voice
Application process
Call 800-282-1206 for information.
Fees
None.
Service area
Marion County, Ohio
Pickaway County, Ohio
Perry County, Ohio
Knox County, Ohio
Morgan County, Ohio
Licking County, Ohio
Washington County, Ohio
Muskingum County, Ohio
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.
Last Verified
03/14/2025
Providing organization
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.
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