Revised Code of Washington

Wash. Rev. Code § 70.129.170 (2026)

Nonjudicial remedies through regulatory authorities encouraged—Remedies cumulative

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The legislature intends that long-term care facility or nursing home residents, their family members or guardians, the long-term care ombuds, protection and advocacy personnel identified in RCW 70.129.110(5) (e) and (f), and others who may seek to assist long-term care facility or nursing home residents, use the least formal means available to satisfactorily resolve disputes that may arise regarding the rights conferred by the provisions of this chapter and RCW 18.20.180, 18.51.009, 72.36.037, and 70.128.125. Wherever feasible, direct discussion with facility personnel or administrators should be employed. Failing that, and where feasible, recourse may be sought through state or federal long-term care or nursing home licensing or other regulatory authorities. However, the procedures suggested in this section are cumulative and shall not restrict an agency or person from seeking a remedy provided by law or from obtaining additional relief based on the same facts, including any remedy available to an individual at common law. Chapter 214, Laws of 1994 is not intended to, and shall not be construed to, create any right of action on the part of any individual beyond those in existence under any common law or statutory doctrine. Chapter 214, Laws of 1994 is not intended to, and shall not be construed to, operate in derogation of any right of action on the part of any individual in existence on June 9, 1994.

[ 2013 c 23 s 188; 1994 c 214 s 19.]

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 2 cases, 1997–1997 · leading case: Niece v. Elmview Grp. Home, 929 P.2d 420 (Wash. 1997).

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Niece v. Elmview Grp. Home, 929 P.2d 420 (Wash. 1997). · cites it 3× “[16] Niece and WSTLA cite RCW 70.129.170 for the proposition that the Legislature recognizes the court's role in determining the rights and remedies available to residents of group homes and other types of residential care facilities.”

Niece v. Elmview Grp. Home, 131 Wash. 2d 39 (Wash. 1997). · cites it 3× “Niece and WSTLA cite RCW 70.129.170 for the proposition that the Legislature recognizes the court’s role in determining the rights and remedies available to residents of group homes and other types of residential care facilities.”

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