Nursing/Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee

23 appointed positions - (must meet specific requirements)

The primary function of the Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee Advisory Committee is to maintain the rights of the residents living in adult care homes including assisted living facilities and family care homes.  Committee members conduct regular visits to Family Care Homes, Adult Care Homes and Skilled Nursing Facilities.  These visits allow the members to assess the general conditions of the facilities, and provide one on one conversations with the residents.  Coupled with an exit interview with an Administrator, our preparation of reports for the local Ombudsman, volunteers can advocate and work for the best interests of the residents of our care facilities.  Following the direction of the General Assembly that community advisory committee members function as representatives of the Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman, they work to maintain the intent of the Nursing Home Resident's Bill of Rights within nursing homes in this State, including homes operated by hospitals licensed under Article 5 of G.S. Chapter 131E.  This committee is to promote community involvement and cooperation with nursing homes and an integration of these homes into a system of care for the elderly.

Meeting Schedule: Monthly on the 2nd Thursday at 2:00 p.m. in the meeting room of Interfaith Assistance Ministry at 310 Freeman Street, Hendersonville.

Term: 1 year, then 3 years

Contact

Don Streb
828-216-5694