HB 671 -- Assisted Living Facilities

Sponsor:  Sutherland

This bill changes the laws regarding assisted living residences.
The term "residential care facility I" as it applies to long-term
care provided to the elderly and disabled is changed to "assisted
living residence I", and "residential care facility II" is
changed to "assisted living residence II."  The bill:

(1)  Defines "assisted living facility I" as a state licensed
facility that provides 24-hour care and protective oversight with
shelter and board to three or more residents.  This care may
include the administration of medication during a short-term
illness or recuperation;

(2)  Defines "assisted living facility II" as having the same
requirements as an assisted living facility I but which also
provides the residents assistance with daily-living activities
and instrumental activities of daily living;

(3)  Defines the terms "dementia," "residence," "activities of
daily living," and "instrumental activities of daily living";

(4)  Requires assisted living facilities I and II to provide
24-hour staff in the appropriate numbers and with adequate skill
to care for the needs of the residents and to have an evacuation
plan for residents in case of a disaster;

(5)  Requires a resident assessment by a qualified and trained
professional upon admission, at least annually, and whenever a
resident's condition has required a change;

(6)  Prohibits the residence from accepting an individual who is
a danger to self or others, has a risk of elopement, requires
physical or chemical restraint, requires more than one person to
simultaneously assist in daily activities, or is bed-bound;

(7)  Requires a residence to take the necessary precautions to
ensure those individuals with a physical, cognitive, or other
impairment can be safely evacuated during an emergency; and

(8)  Requires the Department of Health and Senior Services to
develop rules to ensure compliance with the bill.

Missouri House of Representatives
93rd General Assembly, 1st Regular Session
Last Updated August 25, 2005 at 1:20 pm