Establishes a continuing care retirement community bill of rights; requires the commissioner of health to designate a county ombudsperson to monitor.

New York S05980 amends the public health law to establish a continuing care retirement community bill of rights. This bill mandates that every continuing care retirement community (CCRC) adopt, implement, and distribute a bill of rights to its residents. The rights include the right to be informed of their condition and care plan, the right to refuse medications and treatments, and the right to participate in community life and governance.

Establishes a continuing care retirement community bill of rights; requires the commissioner of health to designate a county ombudsperson to monitor.

New York S05980 amends the public health law to establish a continuing care retirement community bill of rights. This bill mandates that every continuing care retirement community (CCRC) adopt, implement, and distribute a bill of rights to its residents. The rights include the right to be informed of their condition and care plan, the right to refuse medications and treatments, and the right to participate in community life and governance.