| License Description |
Educating, empowering and advocating for long-term care residents. The Ombudsman Program is an effective advocate and resource for older adults and persons with disabilities who live in nursing homes, assisted living and other licensed adult care homes. Ombudsmen help residents understand and exercise their rights to good care in an environment that promotes and protects their dignity and quality of life. |
| Licensing Agency |
NYS Office for the Aging
Office of the State Long Term Care Ombudsman
Long Term Care Ombudsman Program
Two Empire State Plaza
Albany, NY 12223-1251
(800) 342 9871
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| Active Status |
Active |
| Continuing Education |
Continuing education required to maintain license |
| Criminal Record |
No criminal record prohibitions |
| Education |
Degree required |
| Exam |
Third-party exam required |
| License Type |
Stand-alone license |
| License Updated |
05/07/2021 |