The department shall adopt rules on how currently operating memory care facilities or memory care units applying for certification shall operate during the certification application process. These rules may include where the department may, at its sole discretion, grant conditional exemptions on a case-by-case basis for facilities operating before July 1, 2026, to prevent disruption of services or displacement of residents.
RCW 18.20.550
Memory care facilities—Certification—Rule making.
2025 c 187 s 3.
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