Mississippi law provides nursing home residents with a specific set of legal protections under the Mississippi Adult Care Home Residents’ Bill of Rights. This body of elder law establishes the minimum standards of dignity, respect, and care to which every resident is entitled. These include the right to the following:
- To receive adequate medical care
- To live free from abuse and neglect
- To maintain personal privacy
- To communicate freely with family members and outside parties
- To raise grievances without fear of retaliation
An elder abuse claim can draw directly on these protections to establish that a facility failed in its legal obligations to your loved one. At WNW, our attorneys understand these provisions in depth and can use them as a foundation for building a strong, well-supported case on behalf of your family.