Which agency oversees resident rights in South Carolina Long-Term Care facilities?

The South Carolina Office of Regulatory Staff is the agency responsible for overseeing resident rights in long-term care facilities in South Carolina. This includes ensuring that residents are treated with dignity and respect, have their rights protected, and can voice their concerns about the care they receive.

This agency enforces regulations that safeguard the well-being of residents, ensuring compliance with laws governing long-term care. It not only monitors facilities but also serves as a resource for residents and their families, providing information on rights, services, and how to lodge complaints if necessary.

In contrast, the South Carolina Department of Health primarily focuses on public health concerns and may not specifically address the individual rights of residents in long-term care. The South Carolina Health Care Association is a trade organization that represents facilities and providers in the health care sector but does not oversee resident rights or regulatory compliance. Similarly, the South Carolina Division of Aging deals with broader issues related to aging services rather than directly overseeing the rights of residents within long-term care facilities.