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How much do longterm care ombudsman jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for longterm care ombudsman in the United States is $76,231.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $50,000.00 and $102,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Longterm Care Ombudsman vs Resident Advocate?

AspectLongterm Care OmbudsmanResident Advocate
CredentialsVaries; often background in social work or healthcare, certification optionalSimilar; background in social work or healthcare, certification optional
Work EnvironmentLongterm care facilities, nursing homes, assisted livingLongterm care facilities, hospitals, community settings
Employer & IndustryGovernment agencies, non-profits, healthcare organizationsNon-profits, healthcare providers, legal aid organizations

Both roles focus on supporting residents in longterm care settings, ensuring their rights and well-being. While Longterm Care Ombudsmen primarily advocate at a systemic and policy level, Resident Advocates often provide direct support and assistance to individual residents. The roles overlap in work environment and credentials, but their scope and focus differ slightly.

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Infographic showing various Longterm Care Ombudsman job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 69% Full Time, 22% Part Time, and 7% Contract. Highlights an 94% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $76,231 per year, or $36.6 per hour.

Long Term Care Ombudsman

The Senior Alliance

Dearborn, MI • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 3 days ago


Job description

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Healthcare Administration, Gerontology or other Human Services field is preferred, Equivalent work experience may be substituted for degree. Legal/medical or a State of Michigan Social Work license is preferred.
Experience: Experience in problem solving and case work. Broad advocacy knowledge extremely helpful.
Requirements: Certification by the State Long Term Care Ombudsman as a Local Long Term Care Ombudsman or the qualifications and willingness to obtain such certification. Must have reliable transportation and valid drivers license. The Senior Alliance is a non-profit 501c(3) where philanthropy on behalf of the agency is a requirement of all employees. Perform job functions with ethics, honesty and integrity.
General Job Description: Visit all long-term care facilities in the service area on a regular basis. Visit long-term care facilities in response to complaints. Educate the public regarding all aspects of the long-term care system. Duties also include advocacy, community education, assisting individuals in accessing long-term care services, assisting in development of resident/family councils, and supporting activities of volunteer advocates. Participate in agency philanthropic activities.
Duties:
  • Routinely visit residents of long-term care facilities and ensure timely access to representatives of the Ombudsman program.
  • Assist long-term care facility residents in understanding their rights
  • Ensure equal Ombudsman treatment of all long-term care providers
  • Assist individuals seeking placement in long-term care facilities in accessing needed services
  • Represent interests of residents before government agencies and seek administrative, legal and other remedies to protect the health, safety, welfare and rights of residents
  • Establish and maintain relationships with public and private guardians, state and local law enforcement agencies, legal assistance programs, courts of competent jurisdiction and other organizations providing support or assistance to long-term care facility residents
  • Develop and maintain a relationship with the local Nursing Facility Closure team
  • Maintain confidentiality in accordance with state and federal policies
  • Working with Waiver providers for identifying NFTIs
  • Participate in all required training amp; support the development of resident and/or family councils
  • Assist older adults and their families in understanding, identifying, locating, evaluating, and/or obtaining long-term care services
  • Recruit, train, supervise and otherwise support activities related to volunteer advocates assigned to assist residents of identified long-term care facilities.
  • Ensure compliance with all state and federal service standards, program guidelines and reporting requirements
  • Other duties as assigned