By signing it, you agree that all disputes will be resolved via arbitration and not a lawsuit. "Forced arbitration clauses allow these facilities to avoid a lawsuit for damages if a resident is injured or harmed under their care.Below is a sample nursing home arbitration agreement. This was the agreement language between FutureCare and our client's deceased mother. Nursing homes have increasingly been tucking arbitration clauses into the volumes of documents you sign when you seek admission to a nursing home. Before you sign any contract, it's important to examine the details carefully to ensure the details are in your loved one's best interests. When a senior is admitted to a nursing home, a predispute arbitration agreement is often included with their admission paperwork. Below are stories about individuals and small business that suffered severe hardship due to forced arbitration clauses. Forced arbitration clauses allow these facilities to avoid a lawsuit for damages if a resident is injured or harmed under their care.