Number: RS21297
Title: Older Americans Act: Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program
Authors: Kirsten J. Colello, Domestic Social Policy Division 
Abstract: The purpose of the Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program (LTCOP), established under Title VII of the Older Americans Act (OAA), is to investigate and resolve complaints made by, or on behalf of, older persons who are residents of residential longterm care facilities. There are 53 state LTCOPs operating in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Guam, and Puerto Rico. They are funded by two separate titles of the OAA, other federal sources, state funds, and other nonfederal funds.
Pages: 6
Date: April 17, 2008