Chapter 19D

Section 13. All older adult residents or residents with special needs who seek admission to an assisted living residence and who are eligible for the medical assistance program under chapter one hundred and eighteen E, shall: 1. Be afforded the opportunity to apply for assisted l…

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 …

Section 15. (a) The manager of an assisted living residence shall be at least twenty-one years of age, qualified by education or experience to be responsible for the operation of the residence in conformance with the applicable laws and regulations, and of good moral and responsi…

Section 16. Any assisted living residence shall meet the requirements of all applicable federal and state laws and regulations, including, but not limited to, the state sanitary code, state building and fire safety codes and regulations, and laws and regulations governing accessi…

Section 17. Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, there shall be established an assisted living advisory council within the executive office of aging and independence. Said advisory council shall advise the secretary of aging and independence relating to the…

Section 18. (a) Assisted living residences shall not be subject to the provisions of sections twenty-five B to twenty-five H, inclusive, section fifty-one and sections seventy E to seventy-three B, inclusive, of chapter one hundred and eleven or the seventh full paragraph of sect…

Section 19. The department shall promulgate regulations necessary to implement the requirements of this chapter. Such regulations shall include the establishment of standards concerning the education, training and experience of the managers and residence employees, including serv…

Section 2. Every sponsor of an assisted living residence shall: (i) obtain and maintain certification as provided in sections three and four; (ii) be subject to oversight as provided in section 16CC of chapter 6A and section 5; (iii) afford residents the rights set forth in secti…

Section 3. (a) No person shall advertise, operate or maintain an assisted living residence without the certification required under this chapter, including assisted living residences sponsored by the following entities; provided, however, that the provisions of this chapter shall…

Section 4. (a) The department shall issue a certification for a term of 2 years, and shall renew for like terms, to any applicant whom the department determines meets the regulatory requirements promulgated by the department in accordance with this chapter; provided, however, tha…

Section 5. (a) The department or its authorized designee shall biennially review all assisted living residences; provided, however, that an authorized designee shall not include sponsors of assisted living residences. (b) Prior to the issuance of the sponsor's initial certificati…

Section 6. (a) If the department determines a sponsor or applicant has failed or refused to comply with requirements established under this chapter or the regulations promulgated thereunder, the department may: (i) deny an application for recertification; (ii) modify, suspend or …

Section 8. (a) Any person operating an assisted living residence without certification under this chapter shall be subject to liability for a civil penalty of not more than five hundred dollars for each day of such violation assessable by the superior court. Any such violation al…

Section 9. (a) Every resident of an assisted living residence shall have the right to: (1) Live in a decent, safe, and habitable residential living environment. (2) Be treated with consideration and respect and with due recognition of personal dignity, individuality, and the need…