231B.1A - FINDINGS -- PURPOSE.
231B.1A FINDINGS -- PURPOSE.
1. The general assembly finds that elder group homes are an
important part of the long-term care continua in this state. Elder
group homes emphasize the independence and dignity of the individual
while providing housing in a cost-effective manner.
2. The purposes of establishing and regulating elder group homes
include all of the following:
a. To encourage the establishment and maintenance of a safe
and homelike environment for individuals of all income levels who
require assistance with personal care to live independently but who
require health-related care only on a part-time or intermittent
basis.
b. To establish standards for elder group homes that allow
flexibility in design, which promotes a model of service delivery by
focusing on individual independence, needs and desires, and
consumer-driven quality of service.
c. To encourage public participation in the development of
elder group home programs for individuals of all income levels. Section History: Recent Form
2005 Acts, ch 62, §2; 2007 Acts, ch 215, §136