OAR 411-049-0100. Purpose

(1) The purpose of the rules in OAR chapter 411, division 049, 050, 051, and 052 is to establish the minimum standards and procedures for Adult Foster Homes (AFH) that provide care and services for adults who are older or adults with physical disabilities in a homelike environment that is safe and secure. (2) Adult foster homes: (a) Provide necessary care and services that emphasize the resident's independence through a cooperative relationship between the resident (or court-appointed guardian) and the resident's care providers. (b) Care and services are provided in a setting that protects and encourages resident dignity, choice, and decision-making while addressing the needs of the resident in a manner that supports and enables the residents to maximize their ability to function at the highest level of independence possible.