§ 231C.1 — Findings, purpose, and intent

Iowa § 231C.1

• Jurisdiction: Iowa
• Title VI: HUMAN SERVICES
• Ch. 231C: ASSISTED LIVING PROGRAMS

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1. The general assembly finds that assisted living is an important part of the long-term
care continua in this state. Assisted living emphasizes the independence and dignity of the
individual while providing services in a cost-effective manner.
2. The purposes of establishing an assisted living program include all of the following:
a. To encourage the establishment and maintenance of a safe and homelike environment
for individuals of all income levels who require assistance to live independently but who do
not require health-related care on a continuous twenty-four-hour per day basis.
b. Toestablishstandardsforassistedlivingprogramsthatallowflexibilityindesignwhich
promotes a social model of service delivery by focusing on independence, individual needs
and desires, and consumer-driven quality of service.
c. To encourage public participation in the development of assisted living programs for
individuals of all income levels.
3. It is the intent of the general assembly that the department promote a social model
for assisted living programs and a consultative process to assist with compliance by assisted
living programs.