C.R.S. Section 25-27-102
Definitions

As used in this article 27, unless the context otherwise requires:

(1)

Repealed.

(1.3)

“Assisted living residence” or “residence” means a residential facility that makes available to three or more adults not related to the owner of such facility, either directly or indirectly through an agreement with the resident, room and board and at least the following services: Personal services; protective oversight; social care due to impaired capacity to live independently; and regular supervision that shall be available on a twenty-four-hour basis, but not to the extent that regular twenty-four-hour medical or nursing care is required. The term “assisted living residence” does not include any facility licensed in this state as a residential care facility for individuals with developmental disabilities, or any individual residential support services that are excluded from licensure requirements pursuant to rules adopted by the department of public health and environment.

(2)

“Department” means the department of public health and environment of the state of Colorado.

(3)

to (5) Repealed.

(6)

“Local board of health” means any county, district, or municipal board of health.

(6.5)

“Local ombudsman” has the same meaning as set forth in section 26-11.5-103 (2).

(7)

Repealed.

(8)(Deleted by amendment, L. 2002, p. 1317, § 2, effective July 1, 2002.)(9) “Personal services” means those services that the operator and employees of an assisted living residence provide for each resident, including, but not limited to:

(a)

An environment that is sanitary and safe from physical harm;

(b)

Individualized social supervision;

(c)

Assistance with transportation; and

(d)

Assistance with activities of daily living, including but not limited to bathing, dressing, and eating.

(10)

“Protective oversight” means guidance of a resident as required by the needs of the resident or as reasonably requested by the resident, including the following:

(a)

Being aware of a resident’s general whereabouts, although the resident may travel independently in the community; and

(b)

Monitoring the activities of the resident while on the premises to ensure the resident’s health, safety, and well-being, including monitoring the resident’s needs and ensuring that the resident receives the services and care necessary to protect the resident’s health, safety, and well-being.

(11)

“State board” means the state board of health.

(12)

“State long-term care ombudsman” has the same meaning as set forth in section 26-11.5-103 (7).

Source: Section 25-27-102 — Definitions, https://leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/images/olls/crs2023-title-25.pdf (accessed Oct. 20, 2023).

25‑27‑101
Legislative declaration 25‑27‑102
Definitions 25‑27‑103
License required - criminal and civil penalties 25‑27‑104
Minimum standards for assisted living residences - rules 25‑27‑104.3
Involuntary discharge - notice - grievance process - appeal - hearing - rules - definition 25‑27‑104.5
Requirements governing forfeiture of security deposits and rent 25‑27‑105
License - application - inspection - issuance 25‑27‑105.5
Compliance with local government zoning regulations - notice to local governments - provisional licensure 25‑27‑106
License denial, suspension, or revocation 25‑27‑107
License fees - rules 25‑27‑107.5
Assisted living residence cash fund created 25‑27‑108
Enforcement - ability to contract 25‑27‑109
List of licensed residences maintained by department 25‑27‑110
Advisory committee 25‑27‑111
Rules 25‑27‑112
Treatment - religious belief 25‑27‑113
Fees for providers with high medicaid utilization and disproportionate low-income residences

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C.R.S. Section 25-27-102 Definitions

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