Assisted Living Programs

Description

An Assisted Living Program is a residential or facility-based program that provides housing and supportive services, supervision, personalized assistance, health-related services, or a combination of these services to meet the needs of individuals who are unable to perform, or who need assistance in performing, the activities of daily living or instrumental activities of daily living, in a way that promotes optimum dignity and independence for the individuals.

It does not include a nursing home, as defined under Health-General Article, §19-301, Annotated Code of Maryland; a State facility, as defined under Health-General Article, §10-101, Annotated Code of Maryland; a program licensed or approved by the Department under Health-General Article, Title 7 or Title 10, Annotated Code of Maryland; a hospice care program licensed by the Department under Health-General Article, Title 19, Annotated Code of Maryland; services provided by family members; services provided by a licensed residential service agency or licensed home health agency in an individual's own home; or a Certified Adult Residential Environment Program that is certified by the Department of Human Services under Article 88A, §140, Annotated Code of Maryland.

OHCQ is responsible for the licensure and oversight of Assisted Living Programs.

Maryland Regulations

Effective April 28, 2025, the regulations related to Assisted Living Programs have undergone extensive revision and are found in COMAR 10.07.14. To order copies of COMAR regulations, contact Tarshia Neal at the Maryland Division of State Documents at (410) 260-3874 or [email protected]. Regulations are also available at public libraries - Find your nearest public library.

Information

Learn more about the Assisted Living industry in the OHCQ presentation - Overview of the Assisted Living Industry, November 30, 2021.

Contact Us

Contact the Assisted Living Team
File an Assisted Living Complaint

Phone: (410) 402-8217 / (800) 492-6005 / TTY (800) 735-2258
Fax: (410) 402-8211

Vacant, Program Manager
Temitope Okpebho, Deputy Director

Resources

Consumer Resources

Assisted Living Programs offer housing, daily support, care levels, and essential consumer resources in Maryland.

Provider Resources

Licensing and compliance resources for Maryland Assisted Living Programs, including forms, reporting, and provider guidance.

Vendors for ALM Training Course

Assisted Living Manager Training Vendor Approval: Application, Curriculum, and Directory Information.

Transmittals

OHCQ transmittals communicate policy changes, compliance guidance, and licensure information.

Information on New COMAR 10.07.14

Information related to the new COMAR 10.07.14 Assisted Living Programs including training session dates and materials and updates related to COMAR 10.07.14.