§ 4650*2 — Legislative purpose and findings

* § 4650. Legislative purpose and findings. The legislature hereby\nfinds and declares that congregate residential housing with supportive\nservices in a home-like setting, commonly known as assisted living, is\nan integral part of the continuum of long term care. Further, the\nphilosophy of assisted living emphasizes aging in place, personal\ndignity, autonomy, independence, privacy and freedom of choice.\n The intent of this article is to create a clear and flexible statutory\nstructure for assisted living that provides a definition of assisted\nliving residence; that requires licensure of the residence; that\nrequires a written residency agreement that contains consumer\nprotections; that enunciates and protects resident rights; and that\nprovides adequate and accurate information for consumers, which is\nessential to the continued development of a viable market for assisted\nliving. Entities which hold themselves out as assisted living residences\nmust apply for licensure and be approved by the state to operate as\nassisted living residences pursuant to this article, and must comply\nwith the requirements of this article.\n * NB There are 2 § 4650's\n