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.
For more complete information, see the
Guide to Choosing a Nursing Home publication.
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