Nebraska Statutes 71-471. Memory care endorsement; application; qualifications
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(1) An assisted-living facility may apply to the department for a memory care endorsement on a form prescribed by the department. Only an assisted-living facility which qualifies for the endorsement may advertise itself as an endorsed memory care facility and may qualify for reimbursement rates established pursuant to section 71-473.
Terms Used In Nebraska Statutes 71-471
- Care: means the exercise of concern or responsibility for the comfort, welfare, and habilitation of persons, including a minimum amount of supervision and assistance with or the provision of personal care, activities of daily living, health maintenance activities, or other supportive services. See Nebraska Statutes 71-407
- Department: means the Division of Public Health of the Department of Health and Human Services. See Nebraska Statutes 71-410
- Memory care endorsement: means an endorsement for the license of an assisted-living facility providing care for persons with cognitive impairments or dementia which meets the requirements for the endorsement under section 71-472. See Nebraska Statutes 71-422.01
(2) In order to qualify for the memory care endorsement, an assisted-living facility shall provide proof of meeting the qualifications established by the department pursuant to section 71-472.