§16-5D-4. Administrative and Inspection Staff
The secretary may, as he or she determines necessary, employ administrative employees, inspectors, or other persons as may be necessary to properly carry out the provisions of this article. All employees of the division will be members of the state civil service system. Inspectors and other employees as may be duly designated by the secretary […]
§16-5D-5. Rules; Minimum Standards for Assisted Living Residences
(a) The secretary will propose rules for legislative approval in accordance with the provisions of §29A-3-1 et seq. of this code to carry out the purposes and intent of this article and to enable the secretary to exercise the powers and perform the duties conferred upon the secretary by this article. (b) The secretary will […]
§16-5D-6. License Required; Application; Fees; Duration; Renewal
(a) There shall be one assisted living residence license for each assisted living residence. No person may establish, operate, maintain, offer, or advertise an assisted living residence within this state unless and until he or she obtains a valid license therefor as provided in this article, which license remains unsuspended, unrevoked, and unexpired. No public […]
§16-5D-7. Cost Disclosure; Surety for Residents’ Funds
(a) Each assisted living residence shall disclose in writing to all prospective residents a complete and accurate list of all costs which may be incurred by them. Residents are not liable for any cost not so disclosed. (b) If the assisted living residence handles any money for residents within the assisted living residence, the licensee […]
§16-5D-1. Purpose
(a) It is the policy of this state to encourage and promote the development and utilization of resources to ensure the effective care and treatment of persons who are dependent upon the services of others by reason of physical or mental impairment who may require limited and intermittent nursing care, including those individuals who qualify […]
§16-5D-2. Definitions
(a) As used in this article, unless a different meaning appears from the context: (1) “Assisted living residence” means any living facility, residence, or place of accommodation, however named, available for four or more residents, in this state which is advertised, offered, maintained, or operated by the ownership or management, whether for a consideration or […]