Users' questions

Do you need a license for assisted living in Michigan?

Do you need a license for assisted living in Michigan?

The State of Michigan does not license assisted living or independent living facilities. Please note, however, that a Home for the Aged or Adult Foster Care Home license may be required if the level of care provided at the facility meets the licensing requirements of one of these license types, see the Department…

Do you need an assisted living license in Florida?

According to the State of Florida, “A facility must have a standard assisted living facility license in order to operate in the state of Florida. The other three licenses can be added in order for the facility to provide services designated outside the spectrum of a standard assisted living facility license.”.

Can a nursing home be an assisted living facility?

Long-term care facilities that have Medicare certification and follow state Medicaid regulations have a specific set of rules that must be followed. This usually applies to nursing homes, skilled nursing locations, and hospice care, however they can apply to assisted living communities in some cases.

Why was my mother in an assisted living facility?

Susan Dukow placed her mother in multiple assisted-living facilities in Los Angeles that promised specialized Alzheimer’s care. But her mother got repeated urinary tract infections, she says, because facility staffers did not clean her properly.

What are the regulations for assisted living facilities?

The law established regulatory standards governing the provision of housing and services in assisted living facilities and assisted living facilities with dementia care to help ensure the health, safety, well-being, and appropriate treatment of residents.

Who is responsible for issuing nursing home licenses?

The Department of Health and Senior Services, Section for Long-Term Care Regulation is responsible for inspecting and issuing state licenses to residential care facilities (RCF and RCF*), assisted living facilities (ALF and ALF**), intermediate care facilities (ICF), and skilled nursing facilities (SNF).

According to the State of Florida, “A facility must have a standard assisted living facility license in order to operate in the state of Florida. The other three licenses can be added in order for the facility to provide services designated outside the spectrum of a standard assisted living facility license.”.

Who is responsible for licensing assisted living facilities in California?

The California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division, with district offices throughout the State, is responsible for licensing all RCFEs and providing inspections to ensure compliance with licensing standards. Click here to find RCFEs in your area and to see the State’s most recent inspection of these facilities.