
What rights do I have as a nursing home resident in New York?
According to the New York State Department of Health, nursing home residents have the right to:
dignity, respect and a comfortable living environment
quality of care and treatment without discrimination
freedom of choice to make your own, independent decisions
be informed in writing about services and fees before you enter the nursing home
the safeguard of your property and money
appeal a transfer or discharge with the New York State Department of Health
privacy in communications and the treatment and care of personal needs/belongings
choose your own schedule, activities and other preferences that are important to you
receive visitors of your choosing at the time of your choosing
an easy-to-use and responsive complaint procedure
be free from abuse including verbal, sexual, mental and physical abuse
be free from restraints
exercise all of your rights without fear of reprisal
participate in the established resident council at the facility
access and inspect records pertaining to your care
In addition, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services issued a broad revision of nursing home regulations to be phased in during 2018 into 2019.
For a more detailed report on your rights and the required duties nursing homes, please visit https://www.health.ny.gov/facilities/nursing/rights/docs/your_rights_as_a_nursing_home_resident.pdf
Or
http://ltcombudsman.org/uploads/files/support/Module-2.pdf
Here is a helpful and extensive list of essentially all New York City and Long Islandnursing home and long term care facilities with their respective address and telephone contact information.
Nassau County Nursing Homes
A. Holly Patterson Extended Care Facility
516-572-1400
875 Jerusalem Ave. Uniondale, NY 11553
Beach Terrace Care Center
516-431-4400
640 West Broadway, Long Beach, NY 11561
Belair Care Center, Inc.
516-826-1160
2478 Jerusalem Ave. North Bellmore, NY 11710
Central Island Healthcare
516-433-0600
825 Old Country Road Plainview, NY 11803
Cold Spring Hills Center for Nursing/Rehabilitation
516-622-7700
378 Syosset-Woodbury Road, Woodbury, NY 11797
East Rockaway Progressive Care
516-599-2744
243 Atlantic Ave. Lynbrook, NY 11563
Excel to Woodbury
516-692-4100
8533 Jericho Turnpike Woodbury, NY 11797
Fulton Commons Care Center Inc.
516-222-9300
60 Merrick Ave. Franklin Square, NY 11010
Garden Care Center
516-775-2100
135 Franklin Avenue, Franklin Square, NY 11010
Glen Cove Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation
516-671-9010
6 Medical Plaza, Glen Cove, NY 11542
Glengariff Health Care Center
516-676-1100
141 Dosoris Lane Glen Clove, NY 11542
Grandell Rehabilitatiom and Nursing Center
516-889-1100
645 W. Broadway, Long Beach, NY 11561
Hempstead Park Nursing Home
516-705-9700
800 Front Street, Hempstead, NY 11550
Highfield Gardens Care Center of Great Neck
516-365-9229
199 Community Drive, Great Neck, NY 11021
Komanoff Center for Geriatric & Rehabilitation Medicine
516-897-1220
375 East Bay Drive Long Beach, NY 11561
Marquis Care Center
516-740-9900
2 Medical Plaza Glen Cove, NY 11542
Mayfair Care Center
516-538-7171