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Does this service have a fee?
No, services of the long term care ombudsman program are free.
What are "long term care facilities"?
Long Term Care facilities in the state of Washington fall under 3 categories - they are
- Nursing Home
- Boarding Homes/ Assisted Living Facilities and
- Adult Family Homes
Who Can Call the Ombudsman Program?
- Residents of Nursing Homes, Boarding Homes, Assisted Living Facilities, Adult Family Homes and VeteranŐs Homes,
- Relatives and friends of residents in long- term care facilities,
- Administrators and employees of Nursing Homes, Residential Care Facilities, Adult Family Homes and VeteranŐs Homes,
- Any group or individual concerned about the welfare of residents of long-term care facilities,
- The community-at-large.
Why Do Residents and Their Families Need An Ombudsman?
- Many frail and vulnerable residents cannot speak up for their needs and desires.
- Some residents are alone and have no close relatives or regular visitors.
- Long-distance caregivers appreciate knowing someone is looking out for their loved ones.
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