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Long-term Care Ombudsmen - Advocates

Lifespan’s Ombudsman program mediates resident care issues in long-term care facilities in Monroe, Ontario, Genesee, Yates, Wyoming, Seneca, Wayne, Orleans and Livingston counties.

Ombudsmen are trained volunteers who are assigned to long-term care facilities. Ombudsmen listen, mediate, negotiate, propose and facilitate solutions to residents' concerns and problems. They help residents and families learn to advocate for themselves.

Call us at 585-287-6414 when you have concerns about care in nursing homes, assisted living facilities or family-type homes.

Information Request Form

Become a Certified Ombudsman for Lifespan

Contact us for more information by emailing ombreferrals@lifespanrochester.org or calling 585-287-6414.

 

Short video about becoming an Ombudsman.
In Monroe, Ontario, Genesee, Yates, Wyoming, Seneca, Wayne, Orleans and Livingston counties contact Lifespan using the information above.