rules and regulations for assisted living facilities level ii - Arkansas ...

violation, in accordance with Ark. Code Ann. § 20-10-205 and §
20-10-206; or,
7. Has conditions wherein the health, safety, or welfare of resident
are imperiled, and no other remedy exists that would ensure the
continued health, safety, or welfare of the residents.
1010 DENIAL OR SUSPENSION OF NEW ADMISSIONS
The Office of Long Term Care may deny to, or suspend the ability of, a facility to
admit new admissions upon the imposition of a Class A violation as defined and
set forth in Ark. Code Ann. § 20-10-205 and § 20-10-206.
1011 CIVIL MONEY PENALTIES
The Office of Long Term Care may impose civil money penalties in accordance
with Ark. Code Ann. § 20-10-205 and § 20-10-206.
1012 CLOSURE
Any Level II assisted living facility that closes or ceases operation or surrenders
or fails to timely renew its license must meet the regulations then in effect for new
construction and licensure to be eligible for future licensure. Closure of a facility
shall result in the immediate revocation of the license.
A facility that closes or is unable to operate due to natural disaster or similar
circumstances beyond the control of the owner of the facility, or a facility that
closes, regardless of the reason, to effectuate repairs or renovations, may make
written request to the Office of Long Term Care for renewal of the facility license
to effect repairs or renovation to the facility. The Office of Long Term Care may,
at its sole discretion, grant the written request.
If the request for licensure renewal is granted, the Office of Long Term Care will
provide written notification to the facility, which will include deadlines for
various stages of the repairs or renovations, including the completion date. In no
event shall the completion date set by the Office of Long Term Care extend
beyond twenty-four months of the date of the request; provided, however, that the
deadlines may be extended by the Office of Long Term Care upon good cause
shown by the facility. For purposes of this regulation, good cause means natural
disasters or similar circumstances, such as extended inclement weather that
prevents repairs or construction within the established deadlines, beyond the
control of the owner of the facility. Good cause shall not include the
unwillingness or inability of the owner of the facility to secure financing for the
renovations or repairs. The facility shall comply with all deadlines established by
the Office of Long Term Care in its notice. Failure to comply with the deadlines
established by the Office of Long Term Care shall constitute grounds for
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