As used in this Article, unless otherwise specified:

(1)        “Long-term care facility” means a nursing home as defined in N.C. Gen. Stat. § 131E-101(6) and an adult care home as defined in N.C. Gen. Stat. § 131D-2.1(3) or N.C. Gen. Stat. § 131E-101(4).

(2)        “Resident” means a person who has been admitted to a long-term care facility.

(3)        “Respondent” means the person or entity holding a license pursuant to N.C. Gen. Stat. § 131E-102 or N.C. Gen. Stat. § 131D-2.4 or a person or entity operating a long-term care facility subject to licensure without a license. ?(1993, c. 390, s. 1; 1995, c. 535, s. 26; 2008-187, s. 38(b); 2009-462, s. 4(l).)