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Governor Phil Murphy • Lt. Governor Sheila Oliver

New Jersey Long-Term Care Ombudsman

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Welcome to the New Jersey Long-Term Care Ombudsman Website

1-877-582-6995

To File a Complaint

Tel.: 1-877-582-6995
Fax: 1-609-943-3479
Online Complaint Form
ombudsman@ltco.nj.gov
NJ Long-Term Care Ombudsman
P.O. Box 852
Trenton, NJ 08625-0852
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In the Spotlight

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Leonard Parry

Our beloved colleague Leonard Parry passed on November 26, 2022 surrounded by his loved ones.

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NJDOH Launches Dashboard to Aid Individuals in Selecting Nursing Homes

A new public-facing dashboard aimed at helping residents make informed decisions when choosing a nursing home has been launched by the New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH).

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New Report

A new report by the NJ Office of the State Comptroller has found that a total of 15 nursing homes in NJ have operated with a one-star quality rating or years

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Ombudsman, Laurie Brewer

Ombudsman, Laurie Brewer shared her experience advocating for nursing home residents during the COVID-19 pandemic for an interview with the Long-Term Care Community Coalition.

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Bill of Rights for LGBTQI and HIV+ residents

Governor Murphy signed into law a new and comprehensive Bill of Rights for LGBTQI and HIV+ residents of long term care. It took effect in August 2021

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Stop Elder Abuse

LTCO advocates for the rights of residents of long-term care facilities and investigates allegations of abuse, neglect and exploitation. LTCO is the voice of the state’s most vulnerable institutionalized elderly citizens.

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Local Volunteer Opportunities

You can help to improve the lives of elderly residents of long-term care facilities in your neighborhood. Volunteers receive 32 hours of free training.  Classes are forming now.

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Regional Ethics Committees

LTCO Regional Ethics Committees provide much-needed education, conflict resolution, and ethical guidance to facilities and families when difficult decisions need to be made.

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Connect with the New Jersey Long-Term Care Ombudsman

New Jersey LTCO

I Choose Home NJ

If you or someone you know:

  • Is living in a nursing home
  • Has or will be there for 60 days or more
  • Is eligible for Medicaid
  • Wants to move back into the community

The I Choose Home NJ Program may be able to help you move back into the community with low- or no-cost in-home services.

Webinars

To see more webinars, please refer to our webinar library.

COVID Outbreaks & Boosters in the LTC Facilities An NJLTCO FACE NJ webinar with NJ DOH

25 Most Common Nursing Home Problems and How to Resolve Them An NJLTCO FACE NJ webinar with Justice
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Resource Guide

Show Us the Money: How Nursing Homes Hide Profits While Claiming Losses and How This Impacts Resident Care
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Videos

To see more videos, please refer to our video library.


Last Updated: Wednesday, 12/28/22