Rhode Island General Laws 23-17.4-3. Purpose of provisions
The purpose of this chapter is to provide for the development, establishment, and enforcement of standards:
(1) For the care of residents in an assisted living residence;
(2) For the maintenance and operation of assisted living residences which will:
(i) Promote the dignity, individuality, independence, privacy, and autonomy of residents;
(ii) Provide a safe and home-like environment;
(iii) Protect the safety, health and welfare of residents;
(3) For the encouragement of quality of life for all residents; and
(4) For the encouragement of quality in all aspects of the operations of assisted living residences.
History of Section.
P.L. 1981, ch. 212, § 2; P.L. 1981, ch. 226, § 2; P.L. 1991, ch. 240, § 2; P.L. 2002, ch. 157, § 1; P.L. 2002, ch. 158, § 1.
Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws 23-17.4-3
- Assisted living residence: means a publicly or privately operated residence that provides directly or indirectly by means of contracts or arrangements personal assistance and may include the delivery of limited health services, as defined under subsection (12), to meet the resident's changing needs and preferences, lodging, and meals to six (6) or more adults who are unrelated to the licensee or administrator, excluding however, any privately operated establishment or facility licensed pursuant to chapter 17 of this title, and those facilities licensed by or under the jurisdiction of the department of behavioral healthcare, developmental disabilities and hospitals, the department of children, youth and families, or any other state agency. See Rhode Island General Laws 23-17.4-2