Resident and family councils are vital to the
operation of a nursing home, providing a voice
for residents and their families. Resident and
family councils provide an organized method
of creating change, providing support and
improving the quality of life for nursing home
residents.
A resident council is an independent, organized group of residents who live in a nursing home and meet on a regular basis to promote and enhance the quality of life for all residents.
A family council is a group of family members and friends of nursing home residents who work to maintain or improve the quality of life for nursing home residents
