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 153.027 - Classification
Universal Citation: 105 MA Code of Regs 105.153
Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024
(A) The Department will license long-term care facilities according to the level of care provided: Level I, II, III and IV.
(B) A facility shall not be classified to provide more than one level of care unless such facility provides one or more identifiable units for each level of care. As used in 105 CMR 153.027, classification is not a form of a license within the meaning of M.G.L. c. 30A, § 13.
(C) Written approval for change in classification must be obtained from the Commissioner.
(1) In the case of a downgrading, the
facility must file a notice of intent and submit architectural plans if
construction and renovation is associated with the reclassification.
(2) In case of an upgrading, the facility
must secure a determination of need when required by 105 CMR 100.000:
Determination of Need. If no determination of need is
required, the facility must submit a notice of intent and architectural plans
if construction and renovation is associated with the
reclassification.
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