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RESIDENT RIGHTS BOOKLET
Nursing home residents have rights that are protected by federal, state, and local laws. The right to be free from abuse and neglect, the right to self-determination, the right to be fully informed, and the right to raise grievances—to name a few—are all included in this group.
PERSONAL NEEDS ALLOWANCE
A personal needs allowance (PNA) is the monthly stipend that Medicaid recipients who live in nursing homes are allowed to keep from their income to spend on personal items and services
Resident Rights: Visitation and Short Leaves of Absence
When a person enters a nursing home, they do not give up their ability to decide who they want to see or visit. Nor do they give up their right to leave the nursing home for a short period of time. This is regardless of whether the reason is for short-term rehabilitation services or long-term care.
Nursing Home Sent Me To Hospital but Won’t Let Me Back - Now What?
Nobody expects to be evicted from their nursing home and especially after a hospital visit. Learn about your options if your nursing home sends you to the hospital and refuses to readmit.
Stimulus Check Payments & Nursing Home Residents
On Dec. 21, 2020, Congress passed a new economic stimulus bill that included a second round of economic impact payments (also called stimulus checks or IRS payments). Eligible individuals qualify for up to $600 and with the IRS reporting that two thirds of payments have already been sent, here is what nursing home residents, their family, and advocates need to know.