In this subtitle:
(1) “Assisted living program” means a residential or facility–based program that provides housing and supportive services, supervision, personalized assistance, health–related services, or a combination thereof that meets the needs of individuals who are unable to perform or who need assistance in performing the activities of daily living or instrumental activities of daily living in a way that promotes optimum dignity and independence for the individuals.
(2) “Assisted living program” does not include:
(i) A nursing home, as defined under § 19–1401 of this title;
(ii) A State facility, as defined under § 10–101 of this article;
(iii) A program licensed by the Department under Title 7 or Title 10 of this article;
(iv) A hospice care program regulated by the Department under Subtitle 9 of this title;
(v) Services provided by family members;
(vi) Services provided in an individual’s own home; or
(vii) A program certified by the Department of Human Services under Title 6, Subtitle 5, Part II of the Human Services Article as a certified Adult Residential Environment Program.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 19 - Health Care Facilities
Subtitle 18 - Assisted Living Programs
Section 19-1801 - "Assisted Living Program" Defined
Section 19-1802 - Supervision and Monitoring of Operation
Section 19-1803 - Continuum of Care; Variety of Services
Section 19-1804 - Duties of Department
Section 19-1805 - Further Duties of Department; Regulations
Section 19-1806 - Assisted Living Program Services as Part of a Continuum of Care
Section 19-1807 - Training Requirements for Assisted Living Managers
Section 19-1808 - Services Disclosure Statement
Section 19-1809 - Prohibited Acts
Section 19-1810 - Appeals; Hearing
Section 19-1811 - Health Care Quality Account for Assisted Living Programs
Section 19-1812 - Emergency Electrical Power Generator