Mandated by the Federal Older Americans Act, the Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program protects and promotes the rights and quality of life for people who reside in nursing homes. Ombudsmen have a hands–on working relationship with the residents and staff of the facilities in their areas and inform nursing home residents and their families of their rights. The nursing home ombudsmen program is available to all current residents and prospective residents.
State Ombudsmen
Laura E. Brown, J.D.
State Long-Term Care Ombudsman
TN Commission on Aging and Disability
Andrew Jackson Building
500 Deaderick Street, 9th Floor
Nashville, TN 37243
Tel: 615-253-4392
Fax: 615-741-3309
tn.gov/comaging/
