The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article,
shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where
the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
has the meaning as defined in the Act, as it may be amended.
As of the date of the ordinance codified in this article, V.T.C.A.,
Health and Safety Code § 247.002(1) provides that it means an
establishment that:
Furnishes, in one or more facilities, food and shelter to four
or more persons who are unrelated to the proprietor of the establishment;
May provide assistance with or supervision of the administration
of medication; and
May provide skilled nursing services for the following limited
purposes:
Coordination of resident care with outside home and community
support services agencies and other health care professionals;
Provision or delegation of personal care services and medication
administration as described by this subdivision;
Assessment of residents to determine the care required; and
For periods of time as established by department rule, delivery
of temporary skilled nursing treatment for a minor illness, injury,
or emergency.
[Ord. No. 1252-13, § 1, 8-20-2013]
A person may not establish or operate an assisted living facility
within the City of Richland Hills without obtaining a license issued
under V.T.C.A., Health and Safety Code ch. 247, and providing proof
to the city manager or his designee of such licensure prior to commencing
operations.
[Ord. No. 1252-13, § 1, 8-20-2013]
