Eight Rights to Which Every Florida Nursing Home Resident is Entitled

Residents in Florida nursing homes frequently feel as if they do not have any say in the quality of care they receive. These people often fall prey to abuse and neglect in Florida nursing home and assisted care facilities, many times not complaining out of fear that they will receive further punishment by the facility staff.

If someone you love has been the victim of Florida nursing home abuse, you need to contact an attorney. Florida nursing home neglect and abuse is unacceptable in any form and should not be taken lightly. Contact Fetterman & Associates to speak with a Palm Beach nursing home abuse lawyer, for free, about your loved one’s rights and options after suffering at the hands of an abuser.

All nursing home residents in Florida have rights which are protected under the 1987 Nursing Home Reform Law. This law requires nursing homes and assisted care facilities to promote and protect the rights of each resident. When considering your care facility options, be aware of the rights to which all residents in a nursing home facility are entitled and ensure these rights are not being compromised.

• The Right to Make Independent Choices

• The Right to Participate in One’s Own Care

• The Right to Privacy and Confidentiality

• The Right to Dignity, Respect and Freedom

• The Right to Visitation

• The Right to Be Fully Informed

• The Right to Express Concerns and Complaints

• The Right to Transfers and Discharges

If you are considering a Florida nursing home facility for your loved one, be sure to read For Your Loved One’s Sake: Florida Nursing Home Assessment Tips.

If your loved one has suffered Florida nursing home abuse or neglect, you need to stand up for their rights. Contact a Palm Beach nursing home abuse attorney at Fetterman & Associates today. We will schedule a free consultation with you to discuss your loved one’s rights in a Florida nursing home neglect or abuse case.