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DC Code § 42-4096 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 42 - Real Property|Chapter 40 - Rent Control. [Repealed]|Subchapter VIII - Miscellaneous Provisions|§ 42-4096. Effective date

Expired. Editor's Notes Expiration of subchapter: Section 907 of D.C. Law 3-131 (codified as former § 45-1597) provided that all subchapters of this chapter, except subchapter V, shall terminate on April 30, 1985.
DC Code § 42-4097 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 42 - Real Property|Chapter 40 - Rent Control. [Repealed]|Subchapter VIII - Miscellaneous Provisions|§ 42-4097. Termination

Expired. Editor's Notes Expiration of subchapter: Section 907 of D.C. Law 3-131 (codified as former § 45-1597) provided that all subchapters of this chapter, except subchapter V, shall terminate on April 30, 1985.
DC Code § 44-101.01 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 44 - Charitable and Curative Institutions|Chapter 1 - Assisted Living Residence Regulation|Subchapter I - Purpose and Philosophy of Care|§ 44-101.01. Purpose

The purpose of this chapter is to set uniform, minimum standards of licensure for community residence facilities currently regulated under Chapter 34 of Title 22 of the District of Columbia Municipal Regulations and other facilities when they provide services that assist residents with the activities of daily living. This chapter creates a new category of licensure called “assisted living residence”.  (June 24, 2000, D.C. Law 13-127, § 101, 47 DCR 2647.)  Section References This section is referenced in § 7-701.01.
DC Code § 44-101.02 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 44 - Charitable and Curative Institutions|Chapter 1 - Assisted Living Residence Regulation|Subchapter I - Purpose and Philosophy of Care|§ 44-101.02. Philosophy of care

(a) The philosophy of assisted living emphasizes personal dignity, autonomy, independence, privacy, and freedom of choice. Further, the services and physical environment of an assisted living residence should enhance a person’s ability to age in place in a homelike setting by increasing or decreasing the amount of assistance in accordance with the individual’s changing needs. (b) This chapter shall be interpreted in accordance with the following philosophy of care: (1) An assisted living residence is a program which combines housing, health, and supportive services for the support of residents aging in place. The function of an assisted living residence is to provide or coordinate personalized assistance through activities of daily living, recreational activities, 24-hour supervision, and provision or coordination of health services and instrumental activities of daily living as needed. (2) The design of services and environment should acknowledge that a significant number of residents may have some form of cognitive impairment. Services and environment should offer a balance between choice and safety in the least restrictive setting. (3) Both the program and environment should support resident dignity, privacy, independence, individuality, freedom of choice, decision making, spirituality, and involvement of family and friends. (4) Residents should be supported to age in place by minimizing the need to move through reasonable accommodation and, when necessary, through coordination and use of home health agencies, hospice, rehabilitation agencies, and other licensed healthcare providers. (5) Quality, affordable assisted living residence care should be accessible to all individuals residing in the District regardless of income.  (June 24, 2000, D.C. Law 13-127, § 102, 47 DCR 2647.)
DC Code § 44-103.01 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 44 - Charitable and Curative Institutions|Chapter 1 - Assisted Living Residence Regulation|Subchapter III - Licensure and Inspection|§ 44-103.01. Authority to operate an assisted living residence in the District of Columbia

It shall be unlawful to operate an assisted living residence in the District of Columbia without being licensed and in compliance with the provisions of this chapter.  (June 24, 2000, D.C. Law 13-127, § 301, 47 DCR 2647.)
DC Code § 44-103.02 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 44 - Charitable and Curative Institutions|Chapter 1 - Assisted Living Residence Regulation|Subchapter III - Licensure and Inspection|§ 44-103.02. Initial ALR licensure

(a) Applications for licensure shall be made in writing on a form or forms prescribed by the Mayor at least 60 days prior to the date needed. (b) An applicant for ALR licensure shall pay a licensure fee as determined by the Mayor. (c) An ALR license issued by the Mayor shall state the effective date and expiration date of the license and maximum number of residents allowed to reside in the ALR. (d) An application for an ALR license shall include the following information: (1) Identification of the owner and documentation supporting the fact that the ALR is owned or otherwise under the control of the applicant; (2) Identification of the ALA and information concerning the ALA’s qualifications; (3) Criminal background check information pursuant to subchapter II of Chapter 5 of this title; (4) Documentation and explanation of any prior denial, suspension, or revocation of license to provide care to third parties; (5) Location of the ALR; (6) Statement of program; (7) Proof of solvency; (8) Proof of insurance coverage; (9) Statement of services to be offered; (10) Maximum number of residents planned; (11) Verification that the real property where the ALR is located is owned, leased, or otherwise under the control of the applicant; and (12) Structure of applicant’s organization and names of board members and officers. (e)(1) The Mayor shall conduct an initial pre-licensure inspection of the premises of the ALR and of its records. (2) An applicant for licensure shall provide the following information at the time of the pre-licensure inspection: (A) Certificate of occupancy; (B) Disaster plan; (C) Staffing plan; (D) Resident funds management system; (E) Medication management system; (F) Individual Service Plan policy and procedures; (G) Admission, transfer, and discharge policies; (H) Resident agreements, both financial and nonfinancial; (I) Location of the ALR; (J) Maximum number of residents to be served; (K) Program statement; (L) Proof of solvency; and (M) Other reasonably relevant information required by the Mayor. (f) Based on information obtained during the pre-licensure inspection required by subsection (e) of this section, the Mayor shall either approve the application unconditionally for 12 months or deny the application. (g) The Mayor shall re-inspect an ALR within 6 months of the effective date of the initial licensure.  (June 24, 2000, D.C. Law 13-127, § 302, 47 DCR 2647.)  Section References This section is referenced in § 44-103.04 and § 44-103.06.
DC Code § 44-103.03 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 44 - Charitable and Curative Institutions|Chapter 1 - Assisted Living Residence Regulation|Subchapter III - Licensure and Inspection|§ 44-103.03. Special ALR licensure for community residence facilities

Expired.  (June 24, 2000, D.C. Law 13-127, § 303, 47 DCR 2647.)  Editor's Notes Pursuant to subsec. (c) of this section, this section expired 3 years after June 24, 2000.
DC Code § 44-103.04 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 44 - Charitable and Curative Institutions|Chapter 1 - Assisted Living Residence Regulation|Subchapter III - Licensure and Inspection|§ 44-103.04. Renewal of ALR license

(a) An ALR license shall be renewed every 12 months. (b) Applications for renewal of a license shall be made in writing on a form or forms prescribed by the Mayor at least 60 days prior to the expiration of the license. The Mayor shall renew a license after receiving an application containing the information required by § 44-103.02(d) and completion of an inspection of the premises, if the Mayor finds that the application meets the requirements of this chapter. (c) The Mayor shall issue the renewal license prior to the expiration date of the existing license if the applicant submits an application for renewal within 90 to 60 days prior to the expiration of the license and the Mayor finds that the application meets the requirements of this chapter. (d) An applicant for renewal shall pay a renewal fee as determined by the Mayor. The fee shall cover the costs involved in processing the renewal applications and conducting inspections of the premises. (e) Based on information provided to the Mayor and by the on-site inspection, the Mayor shall: (1) Renew the license for 12 months; (2) Issue a provisional license for up to 12 months if the ALR is not in full compliance with the regulations but, in the opinion of the Mayor, the noncompliance does not constitute an immediate safety or health hazard and the licensee has submitted to the Mayor an acceptable plan of correction with specific time frames; or (3) Suspend or revoke the license as specified in § 44-104.01.  (June 24, 2000, D.C. Law 13-127, § 304, 47 DCR 2647.)
DC Code § 44-103.05 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 44 - Charitable and Curative Institutions|Chapter 1 - Assisted Living Residence Regulation|Subchapter III - Licensure and Inspection|§ 44-103.05. Changes in licensee

(a) The following changes occurring within an ALR shall require revision of the license: (1) Change in the maximum number of residents for which the facility is licensed; (2) Name change of the ALR; (3) Change in ownership of the ALR; (4) Change in location of the ALR; or (5) Voluntary closure of the ALR. (b) A request for changes which requires the reissuance of a license shall be made in writing to the Mayor at least 60 days in advance of the effectiveness of the changes. An application fee, as established by the Mayor, shall accompany a request for changes. (c)(1) The licensee shall notify residents and their surrogates of any proposed changes set forth in its request for changes, in writing, 60 days before the effective date of the proposed changes. (2) A licensee shall include the following information in its request for changes: (A) The method for informing residents and their surrogates of its intent to make the requested changes; and (B) The actions the licensee shall take to assist residents in securing comparable housing, if necessary. (d)(1) Whenever there is a change of ownership, sale, assignment, or other transfer of an ALR from the person or organization named on the license to another person or organization, the transferee shall apply for a new license. (2) A transferee shall apply for a new license at least 60 days before the final transfer. (3) The licensee named under the current license shall remain responsible for the operation of the ALR until a new license is issued to the transferee. (4) The Mayor shall issue a new license to the transferee if the transferee meets the requirements for licensure under this chapter. Upon issuance of the new license to the transferee, the transferor shall return its license to the Mayor by certified mail.  (June 24, 2000, D.C. Law 13-127, § 305, 47 DCR 2647.)
DC Code § 44-103.06 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 44 - Charitable and Curative Institutions|Chapter 1 - Assisted Living Residence Regulation|Subchapter III - Licensure and Inspection|§ 44-103.06. Inspections

(a) In addition to the inspections required by § 44-103.02(e), the Mayor may inspect an ALR at the Mayor’s discretion to ensure compliance with this chapter. (b) The Mayor shall at all times ensure that any ALR licensed pursuant to this chapter is able to continually provide appropriate care to its residents. The Mayor shall notify an ALR if, at any time, the Mayor determines that the ALR is unable to provide appropriate care to any of its residents. (c) Inspection of an ALR, or prospective ALR, for purposes of initial licensure or compliance after license renewal shall be conducted by the Mayor following the procedures set forth in § 44-505 and the requirements of this chapter. (d) If, upon inspection, the Mayor determines that an ALR, or prospective ALR, is in violation of one or more of the requirements of this chapter, the Mayor shall give written notice of such violation to the ALR, or prospective ALR, within 15 working days of the inspection and may suggest a remedy for each violation. (e) The violating ALR, or prospective ALR, shall submit a written response to the Mayor within 15 working days of receipt of the Mayor’s notice. The violating ALR, or prospective ALR, may deny the alleged violation, accept the Mayor’s suggested remedy, or propose its own remedy. (f) If the Mayor accepts the ALR’s, or prospective ALR’s, written response, the Mayor may either issue a license to the ALR, or prospective ALR, if appropriate, or conduct a follow-up inspection to confirm compliance. (g) If the Mayor and the ALR, or prospective ALR, cannot agree on an acceptable corrective action, or if the ALR, or prospective ALR, fails to respond in writing within 15 working days of receipt of the Mayor’s notice, the Mayor shall determine what action to take, including a penalty in accordance with this chapter and give the ALR, or prospective ALR, notice of his or her determination. (h) The Mayor may inspect an ALR for the purpose of investigating a complaint.  (June 24, 2000, D.C. Law 13-127, § 306, 47 DCR 2647.)
DC Code § 44-103.07 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 44 - Charitable and Curative Institutions|Chapter 1 - Assisted Living Residence Regulation|Subchapter III - Licensure and Inspection|§ 44-103.07. Restrictions

(a) An ALR licensed pursuant to this chapter shall not use in its title the words “hospital,” “sanitorium,” “nursing,” “convalescent,” “rehabilitive,” “subacute,” or “hospice.” (b) Only a licensed ALR may describe, market, and offer itself as such. No other entity, whether licensed or not by the District government, shall describe, market, or offer itself as an Assisted Living Residence without first obtaining an ALR license. Violation of this requirement shall constitute operation of an ALR without a license and shall be subject to penalties in accordance with this chapter.  (June 24, 2000, D.C. Law 13-127, § 307, 47 DCR 2647.)
DC Code § 44-103.08 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 44 - Charitable and Curative Institutions|Chapter 1 - Assisted Living Residence Regulation|Subchapter III - Licensure and Inspection|§ 44-103.08. Appeals

Appeals under this subchapter may be taken pursuant to subchapter XII of this chapter.  (June 24, 2000, D.C. Law 13-127, § 308, 47 DCR 2647.)
DC Code § 44-104.01 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 44 - Charitable and Curative Institutions|Chapter 1 - Assisted Living Residence Regulation|Subchapter IV - Sanctions and Penalties|§ 44-104.01. Sanctions

(a) The sanctions set forth in § 44-509. (b) On determining that a licensee has violated this chapter, the Mayor, in addition to the sanctions required by subsection (a) of this section, may: (1) Restrict the number of residents the licensee may admit; (2) Require the licensee to reduce the number of residents in its care; (3) Require the licensee and any of its staff to receive remedial instruction or training in a specific area; (4) Require the licensee to use the services of a management firm approved by the Mayor; (5) Notify or require the licensee to notify a resident who is affected by the violation and his or her surrogate; (6) Increase the frequency of monitoring visits during a specified period of time; (7) Enter into an agreement with the licensee establishing certain conditions for continued operation, including time limits for compliance; and (8) Petition a court of competent jurisdiction to appoint a receiver as provided in subchapter II of Chapter 10 of this title. (c) If the Mayor determines that the licensee has violated a condition or requirement of an imposed sanction, the Mayor may suspend or revoke the license. (d) Appeals under this section may be taken pursuant to subchapter XII of this chapter.  (June 24, 2000, D.C. Law 13-127, § 401, 47 DCR 2647.)  Section References This section is referenced in § 44-103.04.
DC Code § 44-104.02 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 44 - Charitable and Curative Institutions|Chapter 1 - Assisted Living Residence Regulation|Subchapter IV - Sanctions and Penalties|§ 44-104.02. Civil Penalties

(a) The Mayor may impose one or more of the civil penalties authorized under § 44-509 against persons who: (1) Maintain or operate an unlicensed ALR; or (2) Otherwise violate provisions of this chapter. (b) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, penalties authorized under § 44-509 shall not be imposed by the Mayor unless a violation, cited during an inspection: (1) Is within the control of the ALR; and (2) Poses an immediate or serious and continuing danger to the health, safety, welfare, or rights of residents. (c) If during a follow-up inspection the Mayor determines that violations within the control of the facility which were cited in an immediately prior inspection have not been corrected or have recurred, the Mayor may impose penalties authorized under § 44-509 (d) Appeals under this section may be taken pursuant to subchapter XII of this chapter.  (June 24, 2000, D.C. Law 13-127, § 402, 47 DCR 2647.)
DC Code § 44-104.03 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 44 - Charitable and Curative Institutions|Chapter 1 - Assisted Living Residence Regulation|Subchapter IV - Sanctions and Penalties|§ 44-104.03. Criminal penalties

The criminal penalties set forth in § 44-509 shall apply to an ALR.  (June 24, 2000, D.C. Law 13-127, § 403, 47 DCR 2647.)
DC Code § 44-104.04 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 44 - Charitable and Curative Institutions|Chapter 1 - Assisted Living Residence Regulation|Subchapter IV - Sanctions and Penalties|§ 44-104.04. Emergency suspension

(a) The Mayor may immediately suspend, as an emergency action, a license on finding that the licensee’s premises are unsafe for human habitation or pose an immediate threat to the health and safety of its residents. (b) The Mayor shall deliver a written notice to the licensee informing it of the emergency suspension, giving the reasons for the suspension, providing the provisions of law with which the licensee has failed to comply that form the basis for the emergency suspension, and notifying the ALR of its right to request a hearing and to be represented by counsel. (c) The filing of a hearing request shall not stay the emergency suspension. If the licensee is dissatisfied with the emergency suspension, it may appeal the suspension as provided in § 44-505. (d) When a license is suspended pursuant to this section, the licensee shall immediately return the license to the Mayor, notify the residents and surrogates of the suspension, and make every effort to assist them in making other assisted living arrangements.  (June 24, 2000, D.C. Law 13-127, § 404, 47 DCR 2647.)
DC Code § 44-105.01 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 44 - Charitable and Curative Institutions|Chapter 1 - Assisted Living Residence Regulation|Subchapter V - Resident’s Rights and Quality of Life|§ 44-105.01. Standard of care

(a) An ALR must care for its residents in a manner and in an environment that promotes maintenance and enhancement of the residents’ quality of life and independence. (b) In order to promote resident independence and aging in place in a residential setting, at a minimum, an ALR shall offer or coordinate for payment 24 hour supervision, assistance with scheduled and unscheduled activities of daily living, and instrumental activities of daily living as needed, as well as provision or coordination of recreational and social activities and health services in a way that promotes optimum dignity and independence for the residents.  (June 24, 2000, D.C. Law 13-127, § 501, 47 DCR 2647.)
DC Code § 44-105.02 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 44 - Charitable and Curative Institutions|Chapter 1 - Assisted Living Residence Regulation|Subchapter V - Resident’s Rights and Quality of Life|§ 44-105.02. Self-determination, choice, independence, participation, and privacy

(a) A resident shall have the right to be treated at all times as follows: (1) Courteously; (2) Respectfully; (3) With full recognition of personal dignity and individuality; and (4) With assurance of privacy and the opportunity to act autonomously and share in the responsibility for decisions. (b) A resident of an ALR shall have the right to live in an environment that: (1) Maintains and enhances the resident’s dignity, independence, and respect in full recognition of his or her individuality and physical and mental capabilities; (2) Is creatively designed to counter loneliness, depression, dependence, boredom, and designed to manage difficult behavior; (3) Provides opportunities for socialization, social interaction, leisure activities, and spiritual and religious activities consistent with the preferences and background of the resident; and (4) Facilitates participation by arranging for transportation and assisting with communication and social skills and other services.  (June 24, 2000, D.C. Law 13-127, § 502, 47 DCR 2647.)
DC Code § 44-105.03 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 44 - Charitable and Curative Institutions|Chapter 1 - Assisted Living Residence Regulation|Subchapter V - Resident’s Rights and Quality of Life|§ 44-105.03. Dignity

A resident shall have the right to the following: (1) A safe, clean, comfortable, stimulating, and homelike environment allowing the resident to use personal belongings to the greatest extent possible; (2) Control time, space, and lifestyle; (3) Free access to visitors of his or her choice; (4) To receive and send correspondence without any restrictions; (5) To maintain personal possessions to the extent the health, safety, and well being of others is not disturbed; (6) To remain in his or her living unit unless a change corresponds to the uncoerced preference of the resident or conforms to the obligations set forth in the resident’s contract respecting discharge and is related to the resident’s preference or to transfer conditions stipulated in his or her contract with the ALR; (7) To approve his or her roommate whenever possible, if the resident is living in a semi-private unit; (8) To attend or not attend religious services of his or her choice; (9) To choose activities and schedules consistent with his or her interests, and physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being; (10) To interact with members of the community inside and outside the facility and make choices about aspects of his or her life in the facility that are significant to the resident; (11) To be free from mental, verbal, emotional, sexual and physical abuse, neglect, involuntary seclusion, and exploitation; and (12) To participate in the development, implementation, and review of plans designed to provide services to residents, including the Individualized Service Plan.  (June 24, 2000, D.C. Law 13-127, § 503, 47 DCR 2647.)