The advocates and volunteers who work for the Illinois Long-Term Care Ombudsmen Program are crucial to protecting the well-being of Illinois nursing home residents. These advocates defend and advocate for the rights of residents by looking into and resolving complaints against Illinois nursing homes for residents and families. The Ombudsmen act as a voice for residents and provide valuable information to help families advocate for them, including information on what services are available and how they can receive them.

When a resident does not have family or friends who can visit them on a regular basis, an ombudsman may also be the person who identifies problems, such as nursing home negligence. No matter the situation, the ombudsmen fight for quality care and respect for all residents living in nursing homes they serve.

The ombudsmen’s services are free and available to current nursing home residents, family members and friends. In addition to the services listed above, they also give advice to families who are considering long-term care for a loved one. If you have a loved one currently residing in an Illinois nursing home, or are looking into long-term care options for a family members, contact the Illinois Long-Term Care Ombudsmen Program by calling the Illinois Senior Helpline at 1-800-252-8966 or 217-524-6911 outside of Illinois.

The nursing home lawyers at Levin & Perconti have represented residents in cases against nursing homes throughout Illinois. If you believe that a loved one was harmed or injured in a nursing home because of abuse or neglect, we can help you seek justice and fair compensation. Please feel free to call us at 312-332-2872 or 877-374-1417 or complete our Contact Us form and a Chicago injury attorney will call you back to discuss your claim in a free and confidential consultation.