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Advocacy - Cedar Bluff, Elder Rights Services, Appalachian Agency for Senior Citizens

Long Term Care Ombudsman: An advocate that helps older adults have a voice in what happens to them, ensures their quality of care meets the standards set forth in state and federal laws and guidelines, and works with residents, families, and management to ensure that nursing home and assisted living facility residents are treated with dignity and respect. Senior Patrol Program: Recruits and trains volunteers to spot and report Medicare and Medicaid fraud and abuse as well as educate the senior population. Elder Abuse Prevention Program: Focuses on the prevention of abuse, neglect, and exploitation of older adults through community awareness programs, education, and training.

Physical Address

164 College Ridge Road, Cedar Bluff, VA 24609

Hours

Monday: 08:00 AM - 04:30 PM; Tuesday: 08:00 AM - 04:30 PM; Thursday: 08:00 AM - 04:30 PM; Friday: 08:00 AM - 04:30 PM

Fax

(276) 963-0130

Fax

(276) 963-0130

Application process

Call the office for more information. Participants may be eligible for transportation assistance to the sites.

Languages

English

Service area

Dickenson, VA

Agency info

Appalachian Agency for Senior Citizens

The local area agency on aging that serves Buchanan, Dickenson, Russell, and Tazewell.