1. The general assembly finds that assisted living is an important part of the long-term care system in this state. Assisted living emphasizes the independence and dignity of the individual while providing services in a cost-effective manner.
2. The purposes of establishing an assisted living program 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 to live independently but who do not require health-related care on a continuous twenty-four hour per day basis.
b. To establish standards for assisted living programs that allow flexibility in design which promotes a social model of service delivery by focusing on individual independence, individual needs and desires, and consumer-driven quality of service.
c. To encourage general public participation in the development of assisted living programs for individuals of all income levels.
96 Acts, ch 1192, §1
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