However, nursing home admission policies usually require that you give proper notice that you are leaving. If you do not give proper notice, you may owe the nursing home money based on the home's proper notice rules. If you are going to another nursing home, make sure the home has a bed for you. Discharge and Transfer Whether leaving a room or the nursing home, change can be very traumatic for residents. Except in emergencies, the facility must give a 30 day written notice of discharge or transfer.
Residents have the right to appeal a transfer to another facility.
Rights for Families and Friends Relatives and friends have rights too. Family members and legal guardians have the right to privacy when visiting the nursing home when the resident asks. They also have the right to meet with the families of other residents and to join or address family councils. By law, nursing homes must develop a plan of care for every resident. Family members are allowed to participate in the development of the care plan with the resident's permission.