Connecticut

Residential assisted living licensing rules and official state resources

Licensure term: Assisted Living Services Agency, Residential Care Homes (RCH), Boarding Homes, Home for the Aged
Resident capacity: None specified ; verify with City/County
Staff ratios: At least one program staff person must be on-duty at all times for every 25 residents. Facilities that provide medication administration must have at least one certified unlicensed staff person on duty at all times.
Cost of licensing: Not found online - call for further licensing information
Bedroom square footage: None stated - max residents per bedroom ("unit") is two residents.
Memory care: All licensed and registered direct care staff in Alzheimer's Special Care Units or programs must receive training annually that includes but is not limited to: (1) at least 8 hours of dementia-specific training completed within 6 months of hire, and at least 8 hours of training annually; and (2) at least 2 hours annual training in pain recognition and administration of pain management techniques. At least 1 hour of training must be provide to all non-direct care staff within 6 months of hire.

Full requirements

Main Site: Not specified
Regulatory Agency: Connecticut Department of Social Services
Contact Phone Number: 800-842-1508
Licensure Term(s): Assisted Living Services Agency, Residential Care Homes (RCH), Boarding Homes, Home for the Aged
Census Requirements: None specified ; verify with City/County
Qualifications for Managers: The licensee is responsible for daily operations. Certified unlicensed staff are those who have completed Department- approved training to assist with medication services. Program staff are employees who assist with personal care services.
Qualifications for Caregivers: New staff must receive an orientation that includes information about safety and emergency procedures for staff and residents, facility policies and procedures, and residents' rights. The amount of required continuing education is calculated based on a percentage of total annual hours worked (to a maximum of 12 hours) per year. Continuing education topics include residents' rights; behavioral management; personal care; nutrition and food safety; and general health and safety.
Staff Ratios: At least one program staff person must be on-duty at all times for every 25 residents. Facilities that provide medication administration must have at least one certified unlicensed staff person on duty at all times.
Cost of Licensing: Not found online - call for further licensing information
Square Footage Requirements: None stated - max residents per bedroom ("unit") is two residents.
Bathrooms Required: Bathrooms must have one (1) shower for every eight (8) residents. One toilet may serve two (2) resident rooms but no more than four (4) residents.