N.H. Code Admin. R. He-C 4001.26
Independent Living Homes
Effective Apr 1, 2025#2664, eff 3-30-84, EXPIRED: 3-30-90 New. #8581, eff 4-20-06, EXPIRED: 4-20-14 New. #10576, INTERIM, eff 4-26-14, EXPIRES: 10-23-14; ss by #10705, eff 10-23-14; ss by #14214, eff 4-1-25Commissioner, Department of Health and Human Services
- (a) Independent living homes shall comply with He-C 4001.01 through He-C 4001.25, He-C 4001.31, and this section, except as provided in (b) below.
(b) Independent living homes shall be exempt from:
- (1) He-C 4001.21(e)(1), regarding responsibility for the operation and maintenance of the facility;
- (2) He-C 4001.17(e), specifically regarding resident’s access to cleaning products;
- (3) He-C 4001.21(f)(3), regarding clothing requirements; and
- (4) He-C 4001.14(g), regarding program staff certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid being present in each building when residents are present, provided that certified staff are on the premises.
- (c) Program staff shall be on the premises when one or more residents are on the premises.
- (d) Independent living homes shall not be required to have staff in the residence when residents are not on the premises of the program.
- (e) Program staff shall provide an effective communication system between the residents of an independent living home and staff to ensure that program staff are available to always address the needs of the residents.
- (f) Kitchen facilities shall be available and accessible for use by all residents and program staff.
Source. #2664, eff 3-30-84, EXPIRED: 3-30-90 New. #8581, eff 4-20-06, EXPIRED: 4-20-14 New. #10576, INTERIM, eff 4-26-14, EXPIRES: 10-23-14; ss by #10705, eff 10-23-14; ss by #14214, eff 4-1-25