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-.05 - Application for Permit

(1) The governing body of each assisted living community must submit to the Department an application for a permit in order to operate.

(2) The application for a permit must be made on forms made available by the Department or in a format acceptable to the Department.

(3) 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.

(4) Each application for a permit must be accompanied by an accurate floor plan showing windows, doors, common areas, and resident room measurements and digital copies in .jpg format of pictures of the assisted living community's exterior, common areas and typical resident room.

(5) The name of the administrator or on-site manager, who will be working in the assisted living community, 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 assisted living community must be fully disclosed in the application for a permit. In the case of corporations, partnerships, and other entities recognized 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, as well as the registered agent for service of process.

(7) Each application must include documentation of ownership or lease agreement for the property on which the assisted living community will be operated.

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

(9) Local zoning and other local requirements regarding the proper location and establishment of the assisted living community must be addressed by the applicant with the responsible local officials.

(10) The initial application for licensure 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.