The purpose of this chapter is to provide for the development, establishment, and enforcement of standards:

(1)  For the care of residents in an assisted living residence;

(2)  For the maintenance and operation of assisted living residences which will:

(i)  Promote the dignity, individuality, independence, privacy, and autonomy of residents;

(ii)  Provide a safe and home-like environment;

(iii)  Protect the safety, health and welfare of residents;

(3)  For the encouragement of quality of life for all residents; and

(4)  For the encouragement of quality in all aspects of the operations of assisted living residences.

History of Section.
P.L. 1981, ch. 212, § 2; P.L. 1981, ch. 226, § 2; P.L. 1991, ch. 240, § 2; P.L. 2002, ch. 157, § 1; P.L. 2002, ch. 158, § 1.