You can contact your local ombudsman by visiting the National Long-Term Care Ombudsman Resource Center to find the office of the state long-term care ombudsman near you.
Those who can contact their local nursing home ombudsman on behalf of a resident include:
Residents on their own behalf
Family members, friends, or caregivers of a nursing home resident
Nursing home staff concerned about a resident
Any individual or citizen's group concerned about the welfare of nursing home residents
Individuals/families considering nursing home placement