Florida law gives senior-care residents specific rights. Knowing them protects your loved one in Tampa.
Resident rights
Residents have rights to dignity, privacy, participation in their care plan, freedom from abuse and unnecessary restraint, to manage their own finances or designate someone, to voice grievances without retaliation, and to reasonable notice before discharge or transfer.
If rights are violated
Contact the Long-Term Care Ombudsman (free, confidential advocacy) and AHCA. Serious abuse goes to the Florida Abuse Hotline at 1-800-962-2873.
How Tampa Senior Advisor can help
We're a free, local senior-care advisory service for Tampa Bay families. We don't charge you — communities pay us a referral fee only if you choose to move in. If any of this feels overwhelming, tell us what's going on and we'll point you to the right next step, whether or not it involves a paid placement.