Rights of Personal Care Home Residents

• The right to be informed in writing of your rights
• The right to be informed in writing of the home’s policies, services and charges
• The right to leave and return to the home at reasonable times
• The right to use your own clothing and possessions
• The right to receive visitors
• The right to telephone access and privacy
• The right to receive and send mail
• The right to make complaints without retaliation
• The right to be free from mental, physical, and sexual abuse, exploitation, neglect and involuntary seclusion
• The right to privacy and to be treated with dignity and respect
• The right to be provided with 30-days advance written notice of the facility’s intent to terminate your residency and the reason for this termination
• The right to be free from chemical (drug) and physical restraints
• The right to keep at least $60 per month of your own funds for personal use each month
• The right to request and receive assistance in relocating
• The right to freely participate in any religious, social or community activity of your choosing