A new report by the AARP finds Florida nursing homes are among the worst in the nation for vaccinating staff and residents .
Our Nursing Home Rights
Upon admission into a nursing home, residents are afforded a special set of rights guaranteed by the federal Nursing Home Reform Law.
Access & Visitation
COVID-19 ALERT! NURSING HOME VISITATION RESTRICTED! Exempted visitors will be granted access on a "case by case basis" after screened for ...
Freedom Of Choice
To choose a personal attending physician, participate in planning care and treatment or changes in care and treatment, be fully informed in advance about care and treatment...
Privacy & Confidentiality
Of personal and medical records, private written and telephone communications, to send and receive (unopened) mail, to participate in resident groups...
Personal Fund Management
A resident has the right to manage his or her financial affairs and the facility may not require residents to deposit their personal funds with the facility.
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Nursing Home
Report Cards
Nursing Home Report Card is a Families for Better Care project that analyzes, compares and ranks state’s nursing home quality. Our Report Card’s intent is to advocate for better care for our loved ones. Learn more about how your state ranks.
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