1. Every Resident has the right to be treated with respect, compassion and dignity.
• To have my choices respected and supported when doing so does not interfere with the rights of other residents
• To have my concerns or those of others heard and addressed
• To communicate in confidence and present concerns without fear
• To have my decision making, capabilities and independence and respected

2. Every Resident has the right to exercise rights as an individual, as a citizen and as a resident.
• To have the opportunity for my emotional, physical, social, cultural and spiritual needs to be met
• To have a designated substitute decision maker exercise rights on my behalf when needed
• To participate with other residents in a Resident Council
• To vote for any candidate of my choice in public elections

3. Every Resident has the right to be informed.
• To know who is responsible for my direct care
• To be informed about my medical condition and any treatments in words I understand
• To be aware of the consequences of giving or refusing consent for treatment
• To be informed when service charge increase

4. Every Resident has the right to safe quality care and to be protected.
• To be provided exceptional, individualized quality care in a clean, safe environment
• To be protected from any abuse, neglect, or discrimination and to feel safe and secure
• To participate in the development of my care plan
• To participate in my interdisciplinary care conference with my family, friends or representative of my choice
• To be free from any restraint except when my safety or the safety of others is at risk

5. Every Resident has the right to privacy
• To have privacy when being examined or receiving care
• To receive advance notice when others come into my personal space
• To have all care related information held in confidence

6. Every Resident has the right to receive visitors and to communicate in private
• To invite families and friends to visit with me in my home
• To have the freedom to choose who visits me
• To conduct private personal business
• To be provided with a private setting for visits when necessary

7. Every Resident has the right to manage their finances when able to do so
• To have funds retained in a Guest Trust Account
• To access my funds for the purchase of items desired for my personal comfort or interest
• To designate a person to purchase items on my behalf

8. Every Resident has the right to maintain personal possessions and space
• To have a designated area that is considered my own space
• To retain a reasonable amount of personal items as space permits unless doing so infringes on the safety, rights or health of others
• To relax in shared areas designated for my comfort, leisure and enjoyment