(1) Traumatic brain injury residential homes shall be licensed by the board and meet the standards prescribed in this part and in regulations promulgated by the board pursuant to this part, unless the board waives the same.
(2) As a condition for licensure, a traumatic brain injury residential home provider shall provide community-based care for its residents in addition to residential care. During weekdays, the disabled adults residing in a traumatic brain injury residential home shall be provided day services through a separate facility licensed by the state. On weekends, the disabled adults shall participate in community activities, including, but not limited to, church attendance, visits to local parks, and other recreational activities of their choice or the choice of their family or legal representatives.
(3) Traumatic brain injury residential home providers shall not be required to live in or employ a resident manager or substitute caregiver to live in a traumatic brain injury residential home. However, a traumatic brain injury residential home provider shall employ staff members to supervise the residents at all times within the residence, including overnights and during weekends. The staff members providing overnight care and/or supervision shall hold a national certification by the Academy of Certified Brain Injury Specialists as a Certified Brain Injury Specialist (CBIS), or hold a current professional license as a physician, nurse practitioner, registered nurse, licensed rehabilitation professional, or licensed mental health professional who is trained and experienced in the care and rehabilitation of residents with traumatic brain injury.