Nursing Homes

Resident Rights

Nursing home residents have patient rights and certain protections under the law. The nursing home must list and give all new residents a copy of these rights.

Resident rights usually include:

• Respect: You have the right to be treated with dignity and respect.
   
• Services and Fees: You must be informed in writing about services and fees before you enter the nursing home.
   
• Money: You have the right to manage your own money or to choose someone else you trust to do this for you.
   
• Privacy: You have the right to privacy, and to keep and use your personal belongings and property as long as it doesn't interfere with the rights, health, or safety of others.
   
• Medical Care: You have the right to be informed about your medical condition, medications, and to see you own doctor. You also have the right to refuse medications and treatments.