- (1) The purpose of these rules is to establish standards for assisted living and residential care facilities that promote the availability of a wide range of individualized services for elderly and persons with disabilities, in a homelike environment. The standards are designed to enhance the dignity, independence, individuality, and decision making ability of the resident in a safe and secure environment while addressing the needs of the resident in a manner that supports and enables the individual to maximize abilities to function at the highest level possible.
- (2) Residential care and assisted living facilities are also required to adhere to Home and Community-Based Services, OAR 411-004. For purposes of these rules, all residential care and assisted living facilities are considered home and community-based care settings and therefore shall be referred to as "facility".
Statutory/Other Authority
ORS 410.070 & 443.450
Statutes/Other Implemented
ORS 443.400 - 443.455 & 443.991
History
APD 10-2016, f. 6-27-16, cert. ef. 6-28-16
APD 26-2015(Temp), f. 12-29-15, cert. ef. 1-1-16 thru 6-28-16
SPD 14-2007, f. 8-31-07, cert. ef. 11-1-07