Assisted Living Waiver Program Provider Agreement.In order to participate in the ALW program, the following application packet is required: HCBS Waiver for the complete ALW requirements. Although the RCFE/ARF is a licensed facility, ALW residents are considered as living in their own home, not in a healthcare setting.ĪLW facilities are required to have licensed nursing staff, either on call or employed, in order to provide skilled nursing services as needed to waiver participants.įacilities shall employ staff as necessary to ensure provision of care and supervision to meet client health and safety needs.įacilities are required to provide private or semi-private bathrooms, a dining room, or common activities room that may also serve as a dining room.įacilities must be able to offer private or shared bedrooms.įacilities housing more than six participants are required to have an Individual Response System (IRS) enabling individuals to summon for assistance at any time. Participating ALW facilities are not regarded as healthcare facilities, but social-based facilities. Facilities on probation with and/or have pending accusation against the licensee are not in substantial compliance for the purpose of the ALW (Ref.
Participating facilities must be in substantial compliance and good standing with licensing regulations (Ref: Title 22, § 87101(s)(9)). Basic RequirementsĪll facilities enrolling in the ALW program must meet licensure and certification requirements set forth by the Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing (CCL). Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly (RCFE) and Adult Residential Care Facilities (ARF) are responsible for providing Assisted Living Waiver (ALW) services to participants, allowing them to maintain independence and continue to receive nursing level of care as needed. The RCFE/ARF work in conjunction with the Care Coordinator Agencies (CCA) to ensure participants receive individualized care in a homelike and community setting.
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