Assisted Living

What Is an Assisted Living Program?

An assisted living program is a residential or facility-based program that provides housing and supportive services, supervision, personalized assistance, health-related services, or a combination of these services to meet 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.

Qualifications of an Assisted Living Manager

1. Be 21 years old or older;
2. Possess a high school diploma, a high school equivalency diploma, or other appropriate education and have the experience to conduct the responsibilities specified in COMAR Regulations

Alternate Assisted Living Manager

1. Be available to assume the responsibilities described in Regulation. 15C(2)(a) -(1) of COMAR when the assisted living manager is not available;
2. Be 21 years old or older;
3. Have 2 years of experience in a health-related field; and
4. Meet the qualifications of COMAR Regulation. 19B (2)

Qualifications of Other Assisted Living Staff

1. Be 18 years old or older unless licensed as a nurse or the age requirement is waived by the Department for good cause shown:
2. As evidenced by a physician’s statement be free from:
   1. Tuberculosis, measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella through appropriate screening procedure such as tuberculosis skin tests, positive disease histories, or antibody serologies; and
   2. Any impairment which would hinder the performance of assigned responsibilities;
3. Have no criminal convictions or criminal history that indicates a behavior that is potentially harmful to residents, as evidenced through a criminal background check completed within 30 days before employment;
4. Have sufficient skills, education, training, and experience to serve the residents in a manner that is consistent with the philosophy of assisted living;
5. Participate in an orientation program and ongoing training to ensure that the residents’ services that are consistent with their needs and generally accepted standards of care for the specific conditions of those residents to whom staff will provide services.

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