Ombudsman Program - Marinette

Address: (See Map)

1402 Pankratz Street, Suite 111
Madison, WI 53704

Contact Information:

Phone: (920) 822-1764
Fax: (920) 822-1765
Toll Free: (800) 928-8778
Website: https://longtermcare.wi.gov/Pages/Ombudsman.aspx
Email: [email protected]

Organization Contacts

Ombudsman Linda Dobbratz
Phone: (800) 815-0015
Email: [email protected]

Description:

Ombudsman Program provides advocacy services to residents aged 60 and older residing in nursing homes, community based residential facilities, and participants of the Community Options Program.

The word, "Ombudsman" (om-budz-man), is Scandinavian. In this country the word has come to mean an advocate or helper. An ombudsman protects and promotes the rights of long term care consumers, working with consumers and their families to achieve quality care and quality of life. Mandated by Congress through the Older Americans Act, in Wisconsin the Board on Aging and Long Term Care operates the program statewide. Long term care consumers have an undeniable right to express concerns without fear of retaliation or reprisal.

The Board on Aging and Long Term Care provides service to persons age 60 and older who are consumers of Wisconsin long term care programs. The Ombudsman Program has, by statute, authority to obtain access to all residents and tenants of Wisconsin nursing homes, Community Based Residential Facilities (CBRF's), Residential Care Apartment Complexes (RCAC's), and persons served by the Community Options Program and Family Care/Partnership programs.

Fifteen dedicated and skilled Ombudsmen serve residents of all of Wisconsin's 72 counties. Services are available at no charge, and all complaints are kept confidential, as per the direction of the individual voicing the concern.

The services an Ombudsman offers are many and varied. Some of the services included are:

Complaint investigation (complaint form) regarding long-term care services

Resolve and mediate issues regarding long-term care services

Provide information and education on resident rights, restraints, and abuse reporting and prevention

Work with Community Options Program (COP) participants

Work with Family Care/Partnership members

Assist with Choosing a Nursing Home or Assisted Living Facility

Work with enforcement agencies

The Ombudsman Program has offices located throughout the state. Your regional Ombudsman can be reached by calling our confidential, toll-free line at 1-800-815-0015.
Linda Dobbratz, Regional Ombudsman PH: 1-715-276-3650
State of WI Board on Aging & Long Term Care
1402 Pankratz St., Suite 111
Madison, WI 53704
[email protected]

SAMS UPDATED 05/20/2021

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Advocacy

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  • Counties Marinette

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Last Update Date: 03/17/2023

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