Telephone Numbers and Contact information
Phone #:(304) 343-4481 Main office
Phone #:(800) 834-0598 Toll-free
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Fax Number:(304) 345-5934' ;

Web Page:  None Listed
E-mail to:   herzbach@lawv.net

Program Details:
Operating Agency: Legal Aid of West Virginia (Private, Non-Profit)
Person In Charge: Executive Director:Adrienne Worthy
Hours: 0830-1630, Mon-Fri
Eligibility: Residents of long-term care facilities.
Fees: None.
Intake Process: Call regional office.
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Service Area: State of West Virginia through 8 regional offices.
Handicap Accessibility:

Program/Service Notes:
The Regional Long-term Care Ombudsman Program is a federal and state mandated program that advocates for the health, safety, welfare and rights of residents of long-term care facilities. This includes residents of nursing homes, extended care units of hospitals, personal care homes, residential board and care homes and "registered unlicensed" homes. This involves investigating complaints and resolving problems on behalf of residents or monitoring facilities. Unannounced visits are made to facilities to meet with residents and staff to see that residents' needs are being met. There is NO CHARGE for the service and the complainant's identity is confidential.

This information was last updated on 02/22/2007

This information is provided as is with no guarantee as to the accuracy of the information. Information is considered to be accurate as of the date of the last update, printed above. United Way of Central WV   may not be held liable for misuse of this information.