Establishes licensing requirements for personal care homes to ensure safe and supportive residential settings for older adults.

This bill creates a new chapter to establish licensing requirements for personal care homes in Massachusetts. It aims to provide safe, humane, and supportive residential settings for older adults who require assistance or supervision with activities of daily living. The bill outlines the licensing process, including the evaluation of prospective sponsors, the issuance and renewal of licenses, and the conditions for involuntary discharge. It also mandates the development of person-centered care plans for residents and the coordination of services through the State Home Care Program.

Establishes licensing requirements for personal care homes to ensure safe and supportive residential settings for older adults.

This bill creates a new chapter to establish licensing requirements for personal care homes in Massachusetts. It aims to provide safe, humane, and supportive residential settings for older adults who require assistance or supervision with activities of daily living. The bill outlines the licensing process, including the evaluation of prospective sponsors, the issuance and renewal of licenses, and the conditions for involuntary discharge. It also mandates the development of person-centered care plans for residents and the coordination of services through the State Home Care Program.