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Long Term Care Ombudsman | Ohio District 7 Area Agency On Aging

1 Acy Ave., Jackson, OH 45640

Eligibility

Serves individuals who live in a long-term care facility in Adams, Brown, Gallia, Highland, Jackson, Lawrence, Pike, Ross, Scioto, and Vinton counties. Consumer of in-home or community-based care.

Required documents

May be required to sign consent forms or proof of legal representative status such as power of attorney or legal guardianship.

Hours

Phone is answered M-F: 8:00am-4:30pm.

Application process

Phone M-F: 8:00am-4:30pm for information or to file a complaint. Complaints can also be filed by mail, fax, or email 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Fees

Free.

Service area

Jackson County, Ohio
Lawrence County, Ohio
Highland County, Ohio
Pike County, Ohio
Brown County, Ohio
Scioto County, Ohio
Ross County, Ohio
Vinton County, Ohio
Adams County, Ohio
Gallia County, Ohio

Description

Advocates for long-term care consumers, including residents of nursing homes, assisted living facilities, group homes, as well as clients receiving in-home or community-based care services. Services include: complaint investigation regarding client rights violations, poor care and services, etc.; advocacy services; and general information and education.

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211 Cleveland

Providing organization

Ohio District 7 Area Agency On Aging

Plans, coordinates, educates, funds and advocates for the delivery of a range of services that address and enhance the ability of older persons and those of any age living with a disability to maintain high levels of health, productivity and independence.