Ombudsman Program
The Ombudsman helps to resolve concerns, complaints, and advocates for you.
Your Regional Ombudsman is resource to help if you feel your rights as a resident are being violated.
The Ombudsman visits each nursing home, residential care facility, and assisted living facilities in the Agency's nine county area routinely.
Mandy Stricklin is the regional Ombudsman – Representing Baxter, Boone, Carroll, Madison, Marion, Newton, Searcy & Washington Counties for the Area Agency on Agency and can be reached at the Boone County Office (877)286-3621 or (870)743-1623.
Jeff Chalakani is the Ombudsman Representing Benton County for the Area Agency on Aging and can be reached at the Benton County Office (888)-286-3610 or (479)273-9424.
For information on specific programs, go to the Arkansas Ombudsman Program website.