OMBUDSERVICE | FAMILY AND CHILDREN'S ASSOCIATION

377 Oak Street, 5th Floor, Garden City, NY 11530

Eligibility

Residents of Long-Term Care facilities in Nassau County.

Hours

Agency prefers that client call for details.

Voice - Main

Fax - Fax

Voice - Main

Fax - Fax

Languages

Spanish, Yiddish

Application process

Agency prefers that client call for details.

Fees

No fee

Service area

Nassau County, NY

Description

The Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program is an advocate and resource for persons who reside in long-term care facilities such as nursing homes, assisted living facilities and adult homes. They protect patient rights, work to improve residents' quality of life and advocate for change. Volunteers are trained to work as resident advocates, who in turn work with residents, family members and facility staff.

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What's Here

Patient Rights Assistance Elder Abuse Prevention Nursing Facility Complaints Legislative Advocacy

Providing organization

FAMILY AND CHILDREN'S ASSOCIATION

Provides assistance to individuals and families in trouble, at any stage of life. Services include protection of abused/neglected children, sheltering homeless/abandoned teens, aiding families in crisis, treatment/rehabilitation of people with mental health or substance abuse problems and safeguarding the independence of seniors. Provides information and referrals.