You do not have to sign the predispute arbitration agreement form. The nursing home can't force you to sign the form.Below is a sample nursing home arbitration agreement. This was the agreement language between FutureCare and our client's deceased mother. By signing it, you agree that all disputes will be resolved via arbitration and not a lawsuit. The defendant nursing home moved to compel arbitration based upon the clause in the admission agreement. The trial court denied the defendant's motion. Arbitration agreements in nursing homes are contracts that residents or their representatives may be asked to sign during the admissions process. When you sign a mandatory arbitration agreement, you're giving up your Seventh Amendment right to a jury trial. This post was updated April 13, 2021.