Rights of Domiciliary Care Residents

  • The right to be accepted and treated as a member of the household 
  • The right to privacy, including the right to receive and send mail, and use the telephone freely for local calls
  • The right to be treated with respect and in a courteous manner
  • The right to live free from abuse and exploitation of any sort
  • The right to request and receive assistance in relocating from the Dom Care home
  • The right to actively participate in care planning, and in setting goals for yourself
  • The right to expect assistance, as necessary, from your Dom Care home and the Dom Care Program in achieving goals
  • The right to have visitors in the home, at times mutually agreed upon between you and the Dom Care home
  • The right to voice grievances and concerns, and to have those grievances and concerns addressed to your satisfaction
  • The right to make decisions and manage personal affairs as freely as possible
  • The right to choose whether or not to participate in religious activities and the right to practice and observe your own religious, cultural or other traditions
  • The right to the full enjoyment of the home, excluding the personal areas of other members
  • The right to receive assistance, if necessary, in obtaining medical care
  • The right to recommend changes in household rules or policies