About LTCO
Our Mission
Promoting the highest possible quality of life and care for all residents in long term care facilities.
History
During the 1970s, federal and state politicians became aware of care problems in nursing home. Many dedicated volunteers and family members worked to develop the national and state Long Term Care Ombudsman program to ensure that facility residents receive quality care, their rights are respected, and they are free from abuse.
In San Luis Obispo County, one caring volunteer started our program in 1978. We now have 15 Ombudsman volunteers serving over 3,000 clients.
Since 1978, our volunteers have contributed thousands of hours to improve the quality of life for San Luis Obispo County facility residents.
Affiliations
Funding for Ombudsman Services is provided by the Area Agency on Aging, County of San Luis Obispo, and private donations.
Contact Us
Long Term Care Ombudsman of San Luis Obispo County
3232 So. Higuera Street, #101B (near the DMV)
San Luis Obispo, California 93401
785-0132 phone
785-0134 fax
info@OmbudsmanSLO.org
Office Hours:
Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
After hours and on weekends/holidays:
We can be reached through our statewide crisis line at (800) 231-4024.
For medical or safety emergencies, please call 911.
