Disclaimer: This is an unofficial copy of the rules that has been reformatted for the convenience of
the public by the Department of Community Health. The official rules for this program are on
record with the Georgia Secretary of State’s office. The Secretary of State’s website for reviewing
the rules is http://rules.sos.state.ga.us. Effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this unofficial
copy. The Department reserves the right to withdraw or correct text in this copy if deviations from
the official text as published by the Georgia Secretary of State are found.
RULES OF
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY HEALTH
CHAPTER 111-8
HEALTHCARE FACILITY REGULATION
CHAPTER 111-8-63
RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR ASSISTED LIVING
COMMUNITIES
TABLE OF CONTENTS
111-8-63-.01 Authority
111-8-63-.02 Purpose
111-8-63-.03 Definitions
111-8-63-.04 Exemptions
111-8-63-.05 Application for Permit
111-8-63-.06 Permits
111-8-63-.07 Owner Governance
111-8-63-.08 Community Leadership
111-8-63-.09 Workforce Qualifications, Training and Staffing
111-8-63-.10 Community Accountability
111-8-63-.11 Community Design and Use Requirements
111-8-63-.12 Community Furnishings
111-8-63-.13 Community Safety Precautions
111-8-63-.14 Emergency Preparedness
111-8-63-.15 Admission and Resident Retention
111-8-63-.16 Admission Agreements
111-8-63-.17 Services in the Community
111-8-63-.18 Requirements for Memory Care Services
111-8-63-.19 Additional Requirements for Specialized Memory Care Units
111-8-63-.20 Medications
111-8-63-.21 Nutrition and Food Preparation
111-8-63-.22 Temperature Control
111-8-63-.23 Infection Control, Sanitation and Supplies
111-8-63-.24 Residents’ Files
111-8-63-.25 Supporting Residents’ Rights and Obtaining Feedback
111-8-63-.26 Procedures for Change in Resident’s Condition