Addressing the present and future needs of older Idahoans

341 W. Washington
Boise, Idaho 83702
Phone: (208) 334-3833
or 1-800-926-2588
www.aging.idaho.gov
Email:icoa@aging.idaho.gov

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Idaho Long Term Care Ombudsman Program

The ombudsman program serves residents of long-term care facilities or persons aged sixty (60) years or older living in the community.

The Ombudsman assists with complaints involving residents rights such as:

  • Abuse, Gross Neglect/Exploitation

  • Access to information

  • Admission, transfer and discharge

  • Autonomy

  • Financial

Resident care:

  • Rehabilitation or Maintenance of function

  • Restraints

Quality of Life:

  • Activities

  • Dietary issues

  • Environmental issues

Administration:

  • Policies, Procedures, Attitudes, Resources

  • Staffing

Problems with outside agencies, systems or people:

  • Certification and licensing agency

  • State Medicaid Agency

  • Other systems

  • Complaints other than nursing home or assisted living settings

 

 

Contact Information

To reach the state ombudsman contact:

Cathy Hart, State Long Term Care Ombudsman

208-334-3833

cathy.hart@aging.idaho.gov


To contact a local ombudsman please call your local Area Agency on Aging.






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