Code of Maine Rules
10 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
144 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - GENERAL
Chapter 118 - REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE LICENSING AND FUNCTIONING OF INTERMEDIATE CARE FACILITIES FOR PERSONS WITH MENTAL RETARDATION
Chapter 3 - LICENSURE
Section 144-118-3.F - Facility Sites/Community Integration
Current through 2024-38, September 18, 2024
09/01/07 3.F.1. The ICF/MR must be operated in accordance with the principles of normalization and social role valorization.
09/01/07 3.F.2. The following guidelines govern the location and structure of ICF/MR facilities.
a. Based on behavioral and physical needs of clients, the facility must be located within reasonable driving time of:
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b. The area must be reasonably free of environmental hazards.
c. The facility must be served by a road which is kept passable at all times of the year.
09/01/07 3.F.3. The facility must not have any unrelated business conducted in the building, or any rented living space for other persons.
09/01/07 3.F.4. Separate licenses are required for separate facilities operated by the same management.
