As the number of older tenants has grown, many NORCs have added activities, supportive assistance and other services to meet residents' needs. Their service is a free, confidential option for residents in many public and private housing complexes. Such loans can be used to pay for daily living expenses, taxes, home health care, home repair or any other use preferred by the homeowner. These facilities, licensed by the NYS Department of Health, provide skilled nursing services and chronic custodial care to resident adults. The State Office for the Aging's Long Term Care Ombudsman Program provides trained community volunteers who advocate on behalf of residents of nursing homes and their families.
Ombudsmen receive complaints, investigate and help resolve problems.
This is available in New York City and in several municipalities in Nassau and Westchester counties. Additional supportive and household assistance for residents will vary according to the independence level of the residents. No government licensure or certification is required unless personal care is charged for or provided by the sponsoring organization. To determine if shared living residences exist in your area, contact your local office for the aging .