(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Day care center for the elderly” means a place that: (1) Is operated to provide, with or without charge, care for elderly individuals; and (2) Either is: (i) Designated for group care for at least 4 elderly individuals; or (ii) A family home that provides care for 2 or […]
(a) The purposes of this subtitle are: (1) To provide for the establishment of day care centers for the elderly and services that will give many elderly individuals the chance to stay with their families or in their communities instead of being placed in a nursing home or State institution; (2) To allow children and other relatives to […]
This subtitle does not affect a relative who cares for an elderly individual or a neighbor or friend who cares for an elderly individual by mutual agreement.
The Maryland Department of Health: (1) Has the primary responsibility, in conjunction with the Department of Human Services and the Department of Aging, to provide the guidance and means for establishing day care centers for the elderly in accordance with this subtitle; and (2) Shall recruit and encourage the establishment of day care centers for the elderly […]
(a) The Maryland Department of Health may use funds appropriated for the day care for the elderly to: (1) Assist in start–up costs of establishing a day care center for the elderly; and (2) Subsidize day care services for financially eligible elderly individuals. (b) The services that are provided by the day care center for the elderly under this […]
(a) The Department shall adopt rules and regulations that set the standards necessary for the welfare and safety of elderly individuals who receive care in day care centers for the elderly. (b) Before the Department adopts a proposed plan, rule, or regulation under this subtitle, the Department shall submit the plan, rule, or regulation to the Department […]
