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housekeeping, and limited assistance in activities of daily living does not require the facility to be licensed, regardless of whether the facility and the home health agency have common ownership, provided, however, that the resident is given the
The Residential Care Facility Licensing and Certification Program enforces the rules for long term care facilities. The Program staff conducts health and life safety code surveys and investigates complaints in order to assess the compliance of the facilities with the rules.
The current regulations and licensing requirements for assisted living facilities in Indiana are governed by the Indiana State Department of Health’s Division of Long Term Care. These requirements include minimum standards for staffing, training, resident rights, and health records.
Two Indiana agencies have jurisdiction over the services generally described as assisted living: Department of Health (IDOH) and Family and Social Services Administration (FFSA). IDOH regulates the licensure requirements for residential care facilities. A health facility that provides residential nursing care or
Certification and Licensure Rules and Indiana Code. You may access rules and regulations through the accessIndiana site: http://iga.in.gov/. Click on "Law and Administrative Rules," then, click on Indiana Code or Indiana Administrative Code.
An Indiana residential care provider that desires to use the term “assisted living” must file a disclosure form with the Family and Social Services Agency (FSSA) Division of Aging. It is then considered a registered housing with services establishment.
An overview of the Assisted Living & Residential Care regulations in Indiana, including the department responsible for overseeing assisted living in Indiana.
Assisted living facilities (or residential care facilities in Indiana) don’t require a license unless they administer medication or residential nursing care. The scope of care of an assisted living facility includes: Housing; Meals; Laundry; Housekeeping; Social or leisure activities; Minimal assistance in daily living activities
Assisted living communities must be licensed if they deliver high-level care to residents. Each state has its own licensing requirements, but there are a few common requirements for these facilities: Daily meals. Assistance with daily living activities. Trained staff. 24-hour emergency call systems and security. Social and recreational programs.
In Indiana, assisted living facilities are regulated by the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) and must adhere to state-specific rules and standards. Understanding these regulations is essential for families considering assisted living for their loved ones.