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Regulations & licensing
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Maryland’s standards.
Assisted living in Maryland is licensed and inspected by the state. Here’s the regulation we operate under and what it means for residents and families.
COMAR 10.07.14
Assisted living programs in Maryland are governed by the Code of Maryland Regulations, Title 10 (Maryland Department of Health), Subtitle 07, Chapter 14: Assisted Living Programs.
The Office of Health Care Quality (OHCQ) of the Maryland Department of Health licenses programs under this chapter, inspects them, and investigates complaints.
Our licence
Dignity Assisted Living of Baltimore
3113 Cresson Ave
Windsor Mill, MD 21244
Our state licence, Resident Bill of Rights and complaint procedures are posted in the home. Ask us for a copy of our Uniform Disclosure Statement or our most recent inspection results.
Key sections, in brief.
These are the parts of COMAR 10.07.14 families ask about most. Each code links to the official text in the Library of Maryland Regulations.
License required
An assisted living program must hold a state licence to operate in Maryland.
Levels of care
Programs are licensed for one of three levels of care, based on the support residents need.
Uniform Disclosure Statement
A standard statement describing the program’s services, so families can compare.
Assisted living manager
Each program has a qualified, trained manager responsible for day-to-day operations.
Delegating nurse
A registered nurse oversees resident health and the staff who give medications.
Pre-admission & admission
Each resident is assessed before move-in to make sure the program can meet their needs.
Resident agreement
A written agreement sets out services, rates, policies and both parties’ responsibilities.
Service plan
A personal plan of care for every resident, reviewed and updated as needs change.
Relocation & discharge
Notice and fair procedures before a resident is moved or discharged.
Abuse, neglect & exploitation
Staff must protect residents and report suspected abuse, neglect or financial exploitation.
Emergency preparedness
Written plans for fires, power loss, severe weather and other emergencies.
Residents’ rights
Read the rights every resident has, in plain language.
File a complaint
OHCQ accepts complaints about assisted living programs from residents, families and the public.
Ombudsman
Free, confidential advocacy for long-term care residents in Maryland.
This page is a plain-language summary for families and is not legal advice. The official text of COMAR 10.07.14 governs.
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