ALF Articles

FOOD AND DINING SERVICES

Meals, Drinks and Snacks 17.1 The assisted living residence shall provide at least three meals daily, at regular times comparable to normal mealtimes in the

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FOOD SAFETY

Assisted living facilities must follow food safety rules covering kitchen conditions, food handling, and storage. These standards protect residents from foodborne illness and support ongoing

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LAUNDRY SERVICES

General Requirements: 15.1 The assisted living residence shall make laundry services available in one or more of the following ways: (A) Providing laundry service for

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MEDICATION AND MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION

Assisted living facilities handle medication in three ways: resident self-administration, assistance with self-administration, and administration by licensed staff. The right method depends on each resident's

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RESIDENT RIGHTS

13.1 The assisted living residence shall adopt, and place in a publicly visible location, a statement regarding the rights and responsibilities of its residents. The

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RESIDENT CARE SERVICES

Minimum Services 12.1 The assisted living residence shall make available, either directly or indirectly through a resident agreement, the following services, sufficient to meet the

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