Indiana State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program

Somewhere tonight, a resident is resting in the place they call home because someone stood up for their rights.

That's often what the work of the Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program looks like.

For residents of nursing homes and assisted living communities, these settings are home. When concerns arise - about care, transfers, communication, or respect - our role is to advocate for the resident and work toward resolution.

Much of this work is confidential. It rarely makes headlines. It often involves careful listening, problem-solving, and persistence.

When a discharge is considered.
When a care plan is defined.
When a resident's voice is finally heard.

The result may not be dramatic. But it can mean stability, dignity, and remaining in the place that is home.

Advocacy is not loud.
But it matters.

Join us as we advocate for our Hoosiers.