KRS 216.510

Definitions for KRS 216.515 to 216.530

Known as the Kentucky Charitable Health Care Services Act

The act spans §§ 216–216 (237 sections).

Applied in 4 court decisions — leading case Extendicare Homes, Inc. v. Whisman (2015)

Most recently applied in Extendicare Homes, Inc. v. Whisman (September 2015)

Effective: July 14, 2022 History: Amended 2022 Ky

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As used in KRS 216.515 to 216.530:

(1) "Long-term-care facilities" means those health-care facilities in the Commonwealth which are defined by the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to be family-care homes, personal-care homes, intermediate-care facilities, nursing facilities, nursing homes, intermediate care facilities for individuals with intellectual disabilities, and assisted living communities as defined in KRS 194A.700;

(2) "Resident" means any person who is admitted to a long-term-care facility as defined in KRS 216.515 to 216.530 for the purpose of receiving personal care and assistance; and (3) "Cabinet" means the Cabinet for Health and Family Services.

Official source: Kentucky General Assembly. Reproduced from public-domain Kentucky statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.