Licensing Agency
Alabama Department of Public Health, Bureau of Health Provider Standards
License: Assisted Living Facilities, Specialty Care Assisted Living Facilities
Key Requirements & Qualifications
6 items- 1
Residents may not require restraints or confinement or limitations on egress
- 2
Residents may not be unable, because of dementia, to understand the facility’s unit dose medication system
- 3
Residents may not have chronic health conditions requiring extensive nursing care, or daily professional observation or judgment
- 4
Residents may not require medical care, skilled nursing care, or care beyond assistance with ADLs
- 5
Administrator must complete 6 hours of continuing education each year
- 6
All staff must receive initial and ongoing training on various topics including abuse reporting, first-aid, and fire safety
Governing Law & Regulatory Code
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Official State Resource
Visit the official state government website to access current application forms, full regulatory text, and contact information for the licensing agency.
Open Official Websitehttps://www.alabamapublichealth.gov/providerstandards/assets/alfruleseff04062019.pdf
Fees & Costs
$240 application fee plus $18 per bed for Specialty Care Assisted Living Facilities
Getting Started Checklist
Important Notice
Regulations change frequently. Always verify current requirements directly with the state licensing agency before submitting applications. This information is for educational purposes only.