What Are the Rights of Residents in Long-Term Care Facilities?
Residents of long-term care facilities have numerous rights under federal and state law. This includes the right to:
- be informed about and exercise your rights
- know about services and financial charges
- participate in planning your care and treatment
- refuse treatment
- confidentiality of records
- privacy
- control your finances
- freedom from abuse, neglect and exploitation
- freedom from chemical and physical restraints
- express grievances without fear of retaliation
- admissions, transfers and discharges including the right to appeal
- communicate freely with persons of your choice