### Question
Can you define what resident means?


### Answer
**Resident** is defined as the following in *42 U.S.C. § 3058f*:

> an individual who resides in a long-term care facility

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 3058f*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 35-PROGRAMS FOR OLDER AMERICANS > SUBCHAPTER XI-ALLOTMENTS FOR VULNERABLE ELDER RIGHTS PROTECTION ACTIVITIES > Part A-State Provisions > subpart ii-ombudsman programs**

