Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 111 - RULES OF DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY HEALTH
Chapter 111-8 - HEALTHCARE FACILITY REGULATION
Subject 111-8-62 - PERSONAL CARE HOMES
Rule 111-8-62-.05 - Application for Permit

(1) The governing body of each home must submit to the Department an application for a permit in the required format in order to be eligible to operate if the application is approved.

(2) No application for licensure will be acted upon by the Department unless it has been determined to be complete and include all required attachments and fees due the Department as specified in the Rules and Regulations for General Licensing and Enforcement Requirements, Chapter 111-8-25.

(3) The application must truthfully and accurately disclose required information.

(4) Each application for a permit must be accompanied by a sketch, plat, photos or simple drawing of the home, and grounds with identification of all structures on the premises by the applicant. The visual depiction must show the property, windows, doors, room measurements, and bed placement for residents, family and/or staff and be accompanied by documentation of ownership or lease agreement for the property on which the home will be operated.

(5) The name of the administrator or on-site manager, who will be working in the home, if known, must be included with the application for a permit. If such information is not known at the time of application, it must be provided to the Department before a permit will be issued.

(6) The ownership of the home shall be fully disclosed in its application for a permit. In the case of corporations, partnerships, and other bodies created by statute, the corporate officers and all other individuals or family groups owning ten percent or more of the corporate stock or ownership must be disclosed in the application for a permit as well as the registered agent for service of process.

(7) Local zoning and other local requirements regarding the proper location and establishment of homes must be addressed by the applicant with the responsible local officials.

(8) The filing of an application for licensure constitutes a representation that the applicant is or will be in complete control of the home as of a specified date.

(9) For initial application for licensure of a home with twenty-five (25) beds or more, the applicant shall include a financial stability affidavit from a certified public accountant affirming the applicant's ability to operate as a going concern for the next two years.

(10) No personal care home shall be operated and no residents admitted without such a permit which is current under these rules and regulations.

(11) No memory care center shall be operated and no residents admitted without a certificate which is current under these rules and regulations.