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 111-8-63 - RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITIES
Rule 111-8-63-.04 - Exemptions

(a) boarding homes or rooming houses which provide no services other than lodging and meals;

(b) facilities offering temporary emergency shelter, such as those for the homeless and victims of family violence;

(c) other facilities, homes or residences licensed by the department which have not been classified as assisted living communities, e.g. community living arrangements, personal care homes, hospices, traumatic brain injury facilities;

(d) facilities providing residential services for federal, state or local correctional institutions under the jurisdiction of the criminal justice system;

(e) charitable organizations providing shelter and other services without charging any fee to the resident or billing any fee on behalf of the residents;

(f) group residences organized by or for persons who choose to live independently or who manage their own care and share the cost of services including but not limited to attendant care, transportation, rent, utilities and food preparation;

(g) facilities licensed by the Department of Behavioral Health, Developmental Disabilities and Addictive Diseases; or

(h) host homes as defined in O.C.G.A. § 37-1-20(18).