Federal nursing home regulations state that residents have “the right to be free from verbal, sexual, physical, and mental abuse, corporal punishment, and involuntary seclusion”.
Passed in 1987, The Nursing Home Reform Act is a set of regulations designed to protect the rights of residents and make sure they receive high-quality care. The act establishes the minimum care standards for nursing homes, including the right to:
Be treated with respect and dignity
Receive high-quality care
Live in a safe and clean environment
Have access to their medical records