New Jersey Statutes Title 30. Institutions and Agencies 30 § 6D-17

The department shall ensure that every developmentally disabled person in a community residential facility receives adequate medical and dental care, a nutritionally adequate diet, a full daily program of structured activities, and those other services which are necessary to maximize the developmental potential of the developmentally disabled person in a manner least restrictive of personal liberty. Every developmentally disabled person shall have adequate protection from abuse and a wholesome environment in which to live.

All rights and procedures for the enforcement of rights recognized in sections 4, 5 and 7 of the “Developmentally Disabled Rights Act,” P.L. 1977, c. 82 (C. 30:6D-4, 30:6D-5 and 30:6D-7), shall apply to persons covered by this act.