Program that investigates and attempts to resolve complaints made by or on behalf of residents of nursing facilities, residential care homes, assisted living facilities and other supervised living facilities for older adults. The program also promotes policies and practices that improve the quality of life, health, safety, welfare and rights of residents; monitors laws, regulations and policies that affect those who live in long-term care facilities; provides the public with information about long-term care options; and promotes the development of consumer organizations concerned about long-term care. Under the federal Older Americans Act, every state is required to have an Ombudsman Program that addresses complaints and advocates for improvements in the long term care system.

Investigates and resolves complaints made by or on behalf of older adults living in long term care facilities or receiving long term care services in their homes. The Ombudsman protects the identity of complainants upon request and respects confidentiality.

Helps to improve the quality of life and the quality of care available to long-term care facility residents.

Helps consumers voice concerns and exercise their rights regarding long-term care services. An ombudsman is trained and certified by the Pennsylvania Department of Aging in the investigation and resolution of complaints made by, or on behalf of, consumers of long-term care services.

Investigates and resolves complaints for both long-term care providers and consumers of long-term services. Providers include nursing homes, licensed personal care homes, formal and informal providers of in-home services. Consumers include those residing in facilities or in the community.

Offers free, confidential services to residents of long-term care facilities, resolving individual complaints and issues regarding resident rights, quality of care, medications, privacy needs, etc.

Investigates and resolves complaints made by or on behalf of older persons living in long-term care facilities or receiving long term care services in their home.

Provides advocates for residents in long-term care facilities, assist them in resolving their complaints, and help ensure their rights are protected.

Investigates and resolves complaints made by or on behalf of older adults living in long-term care facilities or receiving long-term care services in their homes.

Serves as an advocate for the rights of residents of long-term care facilities. The program investigates and seeks local solutions to complaints of residents and their families.

Offers assistance in resolving complaints regarding the quality of care provided to nursing home and personal care home residents in regard to their health, safety and welfare at the facility.

Investigates and resolves complaints concerning long-term care services related to health, safety, welfare, and rights of individuals who live in nursing homes and personal care homes, as well as those who utilize adult day services, domiciliary care, and community-based care programs.

Provides legal advocates for low-income individuals and families. NPLS helps people establish eligibility for public benefits, protect themselves from domestic violence, gain access to healthcare and avoid loss of housing due to uninhabitability, eviction or foreclosure. Also provides self-help materials, trainings and community workshops on a range of legal issues.

Serves as a free, confidential service for residents of long-term care facilities to advocate for their rights and resolve complaints about quality of care and facility issues.

Advocates for and protects the rights of older adults receiving or denied long-term care services in nursing homes, assisted living, adult day centers, domiciliary care homes, personal care boarding homes, or their own homes.

Provide access to Ombudsman services designed to support and empower consumers of long-term living facilities. The Ombudsman attempts to resolve individual complaints involving long-term care service, while working to improve and enhance the long-term living system. Also provide legal assistance counseling to older adults through the Elderly Law Project.

Ombudsmen work to resolve complaints and issues on behalf of individuals residing in long term care settings, such as nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and personal care homes. They help to educate residents on their rights and advocate on their behalf.

Provides trained individuals who help protect the rights of older Pennsylvanians. Provides information, answers questions, investigates complaints, and offers assistance in resolving problems about quality of care or treatment in nursing facilities, personal care board homes, domiciliary care homes, and older adult daily living centers in Philadelphia.

Program that investigates and attempts to resolve complaints made by or on behalf of residents of nursing facilities, residential care homes, assisted living facilities and other supervised living facilities for older adults. The program also promotes policies and practices that improve the quality of life, health, safety, welfare and rights of residents; monitors laws, regulations and policies that affect those who live in long-term care facilities; provides the public with information about long-term care options; and promotes the development of consumer organizations concerned about long-term care. Under the federal Older Americans Act, every state is required to have an Ombudsman Program that addresses complaints and advocates for improvements in the long term care system.

Helps individuals residing in long-term care facilities such as nursing homes and personal care homes resolve issues or concerns they may have about the quality of care they receive. The Ombudsman is a trained individual who serves as a resident advocate and works with residents and facility staff to promote quality of care and quality of life within the long-term care setting. Also provides information and education relating to "Resident Rights" and long-term care services.

Support and empowers consumers by resolving individual complaints involving long-term care service while working to improve and enhance the long-term living system for the residents and their families. Provides information about rights as a consumer and also advocate for high standards of quality of care in long-term care facilities.

Investigates and finds a resolution to complaints about nursing facilities and personal care homes. Provides answers to questions about billing and charges, including those covered by Medicare and Medicaid. Supports appeals regarding transfers, discharges, discontinuance, or changes in service.

Provides legal advocates for low-income individuals and families. NPLS helps people establish eligibility for public benefits, protect themselves from domestic violence, gain access to healthcare and avoid loss of housing due to uninhabitability, eviction or foreclosure. Also provides self-help materials, trainings and community workshops on a range of legal issues.

Offers long term care ombudsman programs to actively advocate for individuals receiving long-term care services.

An Ombudsman is available to mediate concerns and advocate for rights of older persons residing in long term care facilities or receiving any long term care service. The Agency recruits and trains volunteers wishing to represent the Ombudsman Program in long term care facilities.