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Advocacy Services

An Ombudsman is an advocate. The service offers a way for consumers to voice their complaints and have concerns addressed so they can live with dignity and respect.

Support for service complaints to ensure quality care.

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Top tasks

Talk to an Ombudsman about a problem  See which is the right Ombudsman Program for me 

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What you need to know

What does a Nursing & Rest Home Ombudsman do?  Your nursing or rest home resident rights  Checklists for deciding on a Long-Term Care Nursing Facility and Rest Home  Paying for a stay in a nursing or rest home  Long-Term Care Ombudsman Related Links 

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