Section 14. The sponsor shall enter into a written residency agreement with each resident clearly describing the rights and responsibilities of the resident and the sponsor, including all requirements in section two of this chapter. The residency agreement shall be signed by the sponsor or the sponsor's authorized agent and by the resident and shall include the agreement of the sponsor to provide personal services and other services and goods, lodging and meals, the charges, expenses and other assessments for personal services, lodging and meals, the agreement of the resident to make payment of such charges, expenses and other assessments and the arrangements for such payment, a grievance procedure, the sponsor's covenant to comply with applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding consumer protection and protection from abuse, neglect and financial exploitation of the elderly and disabled, the conditions under which the agreement may be terminated by either party, reasonable rules for conduct and behavior, and such other similar provisions as the department may reasonably require by regulation.
Structure Massachusetts General Laws
Part I - Administration of the Government
Title II - Executive and Administrative Officers of the Commonwealth
Section 3 - Certification of Assisted Living Residences; Exemptions
Section 4 - Application for Certification; Renewal; Operating Plan
Section 6 - Denial, Suspension or Revocation of Certification
Section 8 - Operating Without Certification; Penalty
Section 10 - Services for Residents
Section 11 - Admittance Requirements
Section 12 - Individualized Plans for Residents
Section 13 - Pre-Screening and Service Plan Monitoring Assessments for Medical Assistance Recipients
Section 14 - Written Residency Agreement
Section 15 - Managers and Staff; Qualifications