(a) A resident has the right to refuse a transfer to another room within the facility, if the purpose of the transfer is:(1) to relocate a resident of a skilled nursing facility (SNF) from the distinct part of the facility that is an SNF to a part of the facility that is not an SNF;(2) to relocate a resident of a nursing facility from the distinct part of the facility that is a nursing facility to a distinct part of the facility that is an SNF; or(3) solely for the convenience of the staff.(b) A resident's exercise of the right to refuse transfer under this section does not affect the resident's eligibility or entitlement to Medicaid benefits.