How is assisted living regulated?
There are no federal regulations or uniform standards of operation for assisted living. Each state develops their assisted living regulations separately and differently. Some states began forming assisted living regulation as facilities began operation in their state. Other states lagged in this effort and only began addressing regulation in the past several years. There is also great variability among states regarding the frequency of facility inspections ranging from once a year to none. CCAL recommends that states inspect assisted living facilities annually.
In Ohio, assisted living communities with 17 or more individuals are regulated by The Ohio Department of Health under the classification of residential care facility (RCF). Crystal Waters is licensed by the Ohio Department of Health and inspected by the Department on a regular basis to ensure we continue to meet or exceed the required standards. For additional information, please contact us. us.
In Ohio, assisted living communities with 17 or more individuals are regulated by the Ohio Department of Health under the classification of Residential Care Facility (RCF). Berea Lake Towers is licensed by the Ohio Department of Health and inspected by the Department on a regular basis to ensure continued compliance with the required standards. Berea Lake Towers is proud to be deficiency free on its most recent inspection by the Ohio Department of Health. For additional information, please contact us.
In Ohio, assisted living communities with 17 or more individuals are regulated by The Ohio Department of Health under the classification of Residential Care Facility (RCF). Royalton Woods is licensed by the Ohio Department of Health and inspected by the Department on a regular basis to ensure we continue to meet or exceed the required standards. For additional information, please contact us.
While a number of federal agencies have some jurisdiction over consumer protection and quality of care in assisted living facilities, the individual states have the primary responsibility for developing standards and monitoring care provided in these programs. In Michigan, the Bureau of Child and Adult Licensing (BCAL), part of the Department of Human Serives (DHS) (formerly the Family Independence Agency) is charged with the responsibility of licensing and monitoring assisted living facilities. There are currently two licensed categories which consist of Adult Foster Care homes and Homes for the Aged. In general, programs which provide 24-hour personal care, supervision and protection are required to be licensed. Specific exceptions occur where the consumer leases a private residence (i.e. apartment) and contracts with a home health care agency to provide personal care.
