As with all adults, residents have the right to:

• The basic requirements of life –food, shelter, clothing and social contact.
• Self determination: to live their lives as they wish and to make decisions. provided that their actions are not contrary to the law or do not infringe upon the rights and safety of others.
• Protection from physical psychological, financial, sexual, medical and systemic abuse; violation of their civil and legal rights and neglect.
• Refuse assistance, intervention or medical treatment.
• Give informed consent.
• Privacy and Confidentiality: to have whatever information becomes known about them remains confidential to the fullest extent allowed within the requirements of the facility and the law.
• To receive reactivation and assistance towards independence.
• To be fully informed about procedures and consequences of receiving or refusing the use of restraints.
• To exercise the rights of a citizen and to raise concerns or recommended changes to policies and services to resident’s concerns. 

The Resident Council is established to ensure that the forum is in place to hear the voice and opinions of the residents. The Resident Council is made up of residents, family members and volunteers who represent the interest of all the residents of the Manor. Concerns, suggestions, recommendations and complaints may be expressed through this council, which in turn is directed to appropriate Department Head or Administrator.