1:00 p.m., 2nd Wednesday of the quarter (Jan, April, July, Oct.) (NOTE: Due to COVID concerns, meetings are being held via ZOOM until further notice)
Haywood County Senior Resource Center, 81 Elmwood Way, Waynesville, NC 28786
Overview
Based on guidelines set forth in North Carolina General Statute 131E-128, this committee works to ensure quality care for elderly and disabled adults placed in long-term care facilities by monitoring the facilities and by taking and resolving complaints.
Membership
The Nursing Home Community Advisory Committee consists of six positions. Initial terms are one year, after which members are eligible for reappointment to a three-year term.
Vacancies are posted to the Haywood County Government website and sent to the publication sunshine list as they occur.
The Ombudsman for the Southwestern Commission reviews and interviews applicants, then submits selected candidates to the state for approval prior to making appointment recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners.