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Santee-Lynches Council of Governments

Cause Area

  • Advocacy & Human Rights
  • Community
  • People with Disabilities
  • Seniors
  • Women

Location

39 E. Calhoun StreetSumter, SC 29150 United States

Organization Information

Mission Statement

The Ombudsman program advocates for residents of nursing homes and assisted living facilities. The program works to resolve problems residents face and effect change to improve quality of care.

Description

The Santee-Lynches Regional Council of Governments' Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program covers four counties in South Carolina: Sumter, Clarendon, Lee, and Kershaw. Long-Term Care Ombudsmen seek to improve the quality of life and quality of care of residents who reside in long-term care facilities. The Ombudsman is available to assist residents by advocating to protect their health, safety, well-being, and rights. There is no cost for services provided by the Ombudsman program. Volunteer Ombudsmen visit with residents and advocate on their behalf.

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