KRS 194A.710: Licensure requirement -- Categories -- Administrative regulations.

(1) An assisted living community shall not operate unless it is licensed under this

chapter. A licensee shall be legally responsible for the management, control, and

operations of the facility.

(2) The following categories are established for assisted living community licensure:

(a) An assisted living community license for any facility that provides assisted

living services, excluding basic health and health-related services;

(b) An assisted living community with basic health care license for any facility

that:

1. Provides assisted living services, including basic health and health -

related services directly to its residents; and

2. Does not have a secured dementia care unit; and

(c) An assisted living community with dementia care license for any facility that

provides assisted living services and dementia care services in a secured

dementia care unit.

(3) An assisted living community shall not operate a secured dementia care uni t

without first obtaining an assisted living community with dementia care license

from the cabinet. A license issued pursuant to this section shall not be assignable or

transferable.

(4) The Office of Inspector General shall promulgate administrative regulations in

accordance with KRS Chapter 13A to establish:

(a) Licensing classifications within the categories as described in subsection (2)

of this section; and

(b) Standards to help ensure the health, safety, and well-being of residents.