The purpose of the rules in OAR chapter 411, division 057 is to establish standards for the endorsement of memory care communities. Memory care communities provide specialized services in a secured environment for individuals with dementia. These rules are designed to ensure that residents living in memory care communities have positive quality of life, consumer protection, and person directed care. Resident’s rights, dignity, choice, comfort, and independence are promoted in this setting. The endorsement does not constitute a recommendation of any endorsed memory care community by the Department of Human Services, Aging and People with Disabilities Program.

Statutory/Other Authority

ORS 410.070 & 443.886

Statutes/Other Implemented

ORS 443.886

History

APD 13-2026, temporary amend filed 06/23/2026, effective 07/01/2026 through 12/27/2026
APD 24-2020, amend filed 06/20/2020, effective 06/24/2020
APD 52-2019, temporary amend filed 12/20/2019, effective 01/01/2020 through 06/28/2020
SPD 23-2010, f. 9-14-10, cert. ef. 11-1-10