What is a Long-term Care Ombudsman?

A person who addresses resident complaints and advocates for improvements in nursing homes and assisted living. The ombudsman is resident-centered and seeks to resolve issues and concerns of residents in long-term care to the resident’s satisfaction and with the resident’s consent. The ombudsman works for Anne Arundel County Department of Aging & Disabilities.

How can the ombudsman help?

Educate residents, their family, facility staff, and the public about resi-

dents’ rights, signs and indicators of elder abuse, and aspects of good care in a nursing home and assisted living setting; Advocate for changes to improve residents’ quality of life and care individually and as a group; Seek legal, administrative and other avenues to protect residents; Provide information to the public regarding long-term care facilities and services, legislative and policy issues.

Who can contact the Ombudsman Program? Residents of long-term care, families, staff of facilities, and any person who has a concern about a resident or would like information about nursing homes and assisted living.

How do I contact an ombudsman?

Contact Maryland Access Point at 410-2224257 and ask to speak to an ombudsman.

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LAWYER 2020-2021 We empower the elderly and people with disabilities to live with dignity, on their own terms, and to achieve the best quality of life possible. We provide services in a welcoming, informal office setting and treat our clients as family. We are mindful of the challenges our clients face and offer meetings in their homes, in hospitals, in nursing homes, or wherever they are most comfortable. We help protect families from debilitating care costs, keeping assets available for spouses and dependent family members or those with disabilities.

Legal Services include: • Planning for Medical Assistance/Long Term Care Applications and Appeals • Special Needs Financial Life Plans • Powers of Attorney, Medical Directives, Guardianships • Creation and Administration of Wills and Trusts • Prevention and Detection of Financial Exploitation

Catherine Stavely is a leader in Elder Law with over 20 years experience. She consistently is recognized as one of the top lawyers in the field. Elena Sallitto is a Certified Elder Law Attorney (CELA) through the National Elder Law Foundation, one of only seven in Maryland. Jennifer Brandi, the newest member of the firm is an attorney who brings warmth, understanding and keen insight in meeting the needs of our clients.