Table 1.
Descriptive characteristics of state regulations describing licensure and operation of assisted living facilities, United States, 2012
| Characteristics | n=50 | % |
|---|---|---|
| ALF licensing agency | ||
| Department of Health, Public Health, or Community Health | 36 | (72%) |
| Other state agency/department | 14 | (28%) |
| Year legislation took effect | ||
| 1998–2007 | 16 | (32%) |
| 2008–2012 | 34 | (68%) |
| Multiple ALF licensing levels | ||
| No | 35 | (70%) |
| Yes | 15 | (30%) |
| Terminology used to describe the facilities: | ||
| Assisted living facility | 44 | (88%) |
| Community residential facility | 2 | (4%) |
| Residential care facility | 2 | (4%) |
| Other | 2 | (4%) |