Article VII Definitions

Long-Term Care Facility. An institution or a distinct part of an institution or use that is licensed or approved to provide health care under medical supervision for 24 or more consecutive hours to two or more patients who are not related to the governing authority by marriage, blood, or adoption. This definition includes skilled nursing facilities, convalescent centers, governmental medical institutions and facilities which provide intensive medical supervision. Long-term facilities may provide maintenance care as well as restorative services. Long-term care facilities shall not include adult family homes or residential care facilities.

Effective on: 4/16/2011