Become a volunteer Ombudsman?
The ombudsman program is supported by local volunteers who are committed to improving the lives of older persons in institutions. The Area Agencies on Aging Ombudsman Supervisors train, supervise and support the volunteers. Persons interested in volunteering should contact the Ombudsman Supervisor in their area, or state office personnel. • Compare Nursing Homes? Medicare (Link opens in new window) provides information to help individuals decide what nursing home will meet their needs. The “Nursing Home Compare” allows searches by state, county, name of facility or proximity. • File a complaint with an Ombudsman? To file a complaint, simply contact the Ombudsman Supervisor in the Area Agencies on Aging in which the long-term care facility is located. • File a complaint with the Health Department? Long-term care facilities must be licensed by the Oklahoma Department of Health to provide care. Complaints can be made directly to the Health Department (.pdf, 1 pp, 23.1KB). • What does the
