State Long-Term Care Ombudsman | Ohio Department Of Aging

30 E Broad St., 22nd Floor, Columbus, OH 43215

Eligibility

Serves residents of nursing homes and long-term care facilities in the State of Ohio.

Hours

As scheduled.

(614) 466-5741

Fax

(800) 266-4346

Voice

(614) 466-5500

Voice

https://www.aging.ohio.gov

[email protected]

Application process

Phone for information M-F: 8:00am-5:00pm. May also get information through email.

Fees

Free

Service area

Ohio

Description

Seeks to improve the quality of care and quality of life of residents in nursing homes and other long-term care facilities in Ohio. Handles complaints, advocates for residents, and helps resolve problems between the individual and the long-term care provider. Offers information about resident's rights, quality of care, and quality of life. Can provide some information about advance directives such as living will and durable power of attorney for health care.

Data provided by

211 Cleveland

What's Here

Long Term Care Ombudsman Programs Government Consumer Protection Agencies Adult Residential Facility Complaints

Providing organization

Ohio Department Of Aging

Administers Older Americans Act programs and services and Medicaid home and community-based waivers serving older Ohioans. Provides oversight to Ohio's 12 area agencies on aging. Also offers direct supportive services to Ohio seniors including the Golden Buckeye Card, the Long-Term Care Ombudsman program, the Staying Connected Service, and the Long-Term Care Consumer Guide. Advocates for funding, policy, and programs that improve the health and well-being of older Ohioans.