Rhode Island General Laws 23-17.4-16.5. Disclosure
Each assisted living residence shall disclose certain information about the residence to each potential resident, the resident’s interested family, and the resident’s agent as early as practical in the decision-making process and at least prior to the admission decision being made. The disclosed information shall be in print format and shall include at a minimum:
(1) Identification of the residence and its owner and operator;
(2) Level of license;
(3) Admission and discharge criteria;
(4) Services available;
(5) Financial terms to include all fees and deposits, including any first month rental arrangements, and the residence’s policy regarding notification to tenants of increases in fees, rates, services and deposits;
(6) Terms of the residency agreement.
(7) Policy regarding acceptance of state and federal reimbursement programs.
History of Section.
P.L. 2002, ch. 157, § 3; P.L. 2002, ch. 158, § 3; P.L. 2006, ch. 541, § 1; P.L. 2006, ch. 550, § 1.
Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws 23-17.4-16.5
- 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
- Resident: means an individual not requiring medical or nursing care as provided in a healthcare facility but who as a result of choice and/or physical or mental limitation requires personal assistance, lodging and meals and may require the administration of medication and/or limited health services. See Rhode Island General Laws 23-17.4-2