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Purpose: The purpose of the Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program is to promote, advocate and ensure the adequacy of care received, and the quality of life experienced by residents of skilled nursing and assisted living facilities.
Services:
- Investigate reports of alleged:
inadequacy of care
violation of rights
abuse
neglect
exploitation - Adovcate on behalf of residents to correct problems individually and on a systemic basis.
- Provide information to residents, resident councils, and employees of facilites to assit them in understanding resident rights.
Eligibility:
Senior residents of assisted living facilities and nursing homes.
Younger residents may be assisted if the issue is systemic and may adversely impact older residents.
Fees & Charges:
None
Contact Information:
- Summit, Utah, & Wasatch Counties
801-229-3807 Kristie Fritch, Ombudsman
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- State of Utah, Division of Aging & Adult Services, State Long-Term Care Ombudsman
801-538-3924 Kathleen Bailey
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Call your local law enforcement agency or Adult Protective Services at 1-800-371-7899
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