As used in this article, the following words and phrases shall have the following meanings, unless the context otherwise plainly requires:

1. 1. "Nursing home" means a facility issued an operating certificate as a nursing home pursuant to article twenty-eight of this chapter.
2. 2. "Board" means the board of examiners of nursing home administrators as provided for in this article.
3. 3. "Nursing home administrator" means an individual who is charged with and has responsibility for the general administration of a nursing home whether or not such individual has an ownership interest in such home and whether or not his functions and duties are shared with one or more other individuals.