Why?
Ombudsman
The North Carolina Regional Long Term Care Ombudsman Program’s mission is to protect residents’ rights and improve the quality of care and life for residents in long term care facilities. We provide access and advocacy services that assist residents in protecting their health, safety, welfare, and rights. The program provides information to citizens about the long term care system as well as assistance accessing services.
The Long Term Care Ombudsman Program’s mandated responsibilities from the Older Americans Act are to:
Advocate for Residents- Investigate Concerns
- Mediate Disputes
- Provide Information about Long Term Care
- Promote Elder Abuse Awareness
- Monitor Long Term Care Facilities
- Educate the Public
- Manage the Community Advisory Committee Volunteers
Training & Education
Ombudsmen provide current, meaningful training and in-services to facilities and others in the community. For a list of class topics, descriptions or to request additional information, click here. Be sure to check the Ombudsman Calendar to see what trainings are currently scheduled.
10735 David Taylor Drive, Suite 250, Charlotte, NC 28262 