10 GCA § 7103: License Required.

(a) No person shall operate a nursing home unless the Department of Public Health and Social Services has issued, and there is in force, a license authorizing such operation.

(b) No license to operate a hospital or other facility for the care and treatment of the physically or mentally shall authorize the operation of a nursing home or nursing home part of such hospital or facility. The operation of a nursing home in conjunction with, or under the same management as a hospital or other facility, shall require such nursing home or nursing home part to be separately licensed as a nursing home pursuant to this Chapter.