LONG-TERM CARE OMBUDSMAN PROGRAM - AOP | ACTION FOR OLDER PERSONS

609 E Main St, Ste 11, Endicott, NY 13760

Eligibility

Individuals 65 and older

Hours

Mon 8:30 am - 4:00 pm Tue 8:30 am - 4:00 pm Wed 8:30 am - 4:00 pm Thu 8:30 am - 4:00 pm Fri 8:30 am - 4:00 pm

(607) 722-1251

Voice

(607) 722-1293

Fax

https://actionforolderpersons.org/

[email protected]

Application process

Call for information

Fees

Free

Service area

Broome County, New York
Delaware County, New York
Tioga County, New York
Chenango County, New York

Description

Educating, empowering and advocating for long-term care residents. The Ombudsman Program is an effective advocate and resource for older adults and persons with disabilities who live in nursing homes, assisted living and other licensed adult care homes. Advocates for residents by investigating and resolving complaints made by or on behalf of residents; promoting the development of resident and family councils; and informing government agencies, providers and the general public about issues and concerns impacting residents of long-term care facilities.

Data provided by

211 Susquehanna UW Vestal

What's Here

Elder Abuse Prevention Long Term Care Ombudsman Programs Adult Protective Intervention/Investigation Planning/Coordinating/Advisory Groups Individual Advocacy Health Facility Complaints Adult Residential Facility Complaints

Providing organization

ACTION FOR OLDER PERSONS

Works to enhances the lives of adults living in Broome, Delaware, Chenango, Cortland, Otsego and Tioga counties. Through classes, seminars, counseling sessions, and advocacy, AOP volunteers and staff impact the lives of thousands of people each year.