ARSD 44:70:01:09. Modifications

Modifications to standards provided in this article may be approved by the department for an assisted living center with a licensed bed capacity of 16 or less if the health and safety of the residents are not jeopardized. Modifications to the staffing requirements provided in § 44:70:03:02 may be approved by the department for licensed facilities which are physically combined and jointly operated if: (1) A hospital or a critical access hospital and assisted living center are co-located; (2) A nursing facility and assisted living center are co-located; or (3) Multiple assisted living centers are co-located. The health and safety of the residents in either facility may not be jeopardized. A modification specified in this section may be requested in writing by the facility.