Residents’ Rights Regarding Free Choice and Participation

The resident has the right to:

• Refuse to perform services for the facility.

• Choose activities and schedules consistent with his or her interests and care plan and to receive services with reasonable accommodation of individual needs and preferences.

• Participate in resident groups and in activities of social, religious and community groups of their choice.

• Communicate with persons of one's choice inside or outside of the facility.

• Retain and use personal clothing and possessions, as space permits, so long as it does not infringe upon the rights or health and safety of other residents.

For more information on how to file a complaint, please call (310) 394-9871, ext. 432 or email ombudsman@wiseandhealthyaging.org