The Elderly In Long Term Care Facilities Have The Right To:

• Be treated with dignity and respect
• Exercise their rights as a California resident and United States citizen
• Be cared for in a safe, comfortable and healthful environment free from mental, physical or verbal abuse and chemical or physical restraints
• Express complaints and grievances without fear of retribution
• Attend religious services in or outside the facility, and to have visits from a spiritual advisor of their choice
• Be informed of their medical condition and participate in treatment planning
• Privacy, including visits with anyone of their choice, mail and telephone services
• Participate in resident council meetings
• Have access to their records and access to state inspection reports
• Be informed on Medicare and Medi-Cal services, and other items or services and their costs
• Not be transferred or discharged without cause or notice
• Be treated equally and without discrimination regardless of source of payment
• Make independent decisions and manage financial affairs
• Issue durable powers of attorney for health care