Code of Massachusetts Regulations
105 CMR - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
Title 105 CMR 153.000 - LICENSURE PROCEDURE AND SUITABILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR LONG-TERM CARE FACILITIES
Section 153.026 - Name of Facility
Universal Citation: 105 MA Code of Regs 105.153
Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024
(A) Every facility shall be designated by a distinctive name which shall appear on the facility's application and license. To avoid public confusion or misrepresentation, this name shall not be changed without the prior approval of the Commissioner. Such name shall appear on all listings, advertisements and stationery.
(B) The name of a facility shall not contain the words:
(1) "Rehabilitation" or
"rehabilitative" unless the facility provides skilled nursing and
rehabilitative care, and the Commissioner has authorized in writing the use of
such words in its name.
(2)
"Nursing" or "convalescent" unless the facility is licensed as a Level I, II or
III facility.
(C) The name of a facility shall not tend in any way to mislead the public as to the type or extent of care provided by the facility.
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