Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, Region 5

Advocate for Residents in Nursing and Assisted Living Homes

Volunteers visit and advocate a couple hours a month with Ohio’s Long-Term Care ombudsman program in your county. Volunteers will receive 16 hours of classroom training, along with related worksheets and in person training in your assigned facility with a staff ombudsman from our regional program and are certified to perform certain duties, including: · Providing residents with information about the Program and Resident Rights · Assisting with follow up on complaints with guidance from staff ombudsmen · Being a voice for those who are unable to make their voices heard · Enhancing the quality of care and life for nursing or assisted living residents We look forward to talking with you.