For purposes of this chapter:

1.    “Basic care facility” has the meaning provided in section 23-09.3-01.

2.    “Department” means the department of health and human services.

3.    “Medical assistance” means a program established under title XIX of the Social Security Act [42 U.S.C. § 1396 et seq.] and chapter 50-24.1.

4.    “Nursing facility” has the same meaning as provided in section 50-24.4-01 for the term “nursing home”.