Existing regulations contain a statement of philosophy and guiding principles. The regulations are intended to maximize independence and promote the principles of individuality, personal dignity, freedom of choice, and fairness for all individuals residing in adult care residences. Residential living means a level of service provided by an adult care residence for adults who may have physical or mental impairments and require only minimal assistance with activities of daily living. Minimal assistance means dependency in only one ADL or one or more IADLs or medication administration. Assisted living means a level of service provided by an adult care residence for adults who may have physical or mental impairments and require at least moderate assistance with activities of daily living.
Moderate assistance means dependency in two or more ADLs.
Because the waiver was not renewed, no new individuals will receive this service. A maximum of four people may occupy a room. Facilities must provide one toilet and wash basin for every seven people and one bath tub for every ten people. Public pay residents must have an assessment completed by a case manager or other qualified assessor. Assessments for private pay residents may be completed by a case manager or other qualified assessor, an independent physician, or an employee of the facility who has documented training in the completion of the uniform assessment instrument.