New Hampshire

Residential assisted living licensing rules and official state resources

Licensure term: Assisted Living Residence- Supported Residential Care Facilities
Resident capacity: 4-16 residents
Staff ratios: Sufficient number of qualified personnel to meet the needs of all residents at all times.
Cost of licensing: $15 per licensed bed
Bedroom square footage: In an SRHCF licensed for 16 or fewer residents, there shall be at least 80 square feet per room with
Memory care: Any licensee who admits or who has a participant with a diagnosis of dementia, Alzheimer's disease, or a primary or secondary diagnosis of mental illness shall:

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Regulatory Agency: Department of Health and Human Services: Health Facilities Administration
Contact Phone Number: (603) 271-9499
Licensure Term(s): Assisted Living Residence- Supported Residential Care Facilities
Census Requirements: 4-16 residents
Qualifications for Managers: For an SRHCF licensed for 16 or fewer beds, all administrators shall be at least 21 years of age and have one of the following combinations of education and experience: (1) A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and one year of relevant experience working in a health care setting; (2) A New Hampshire license as an RN, with at least one year of relevant experience working in a health care setting; (3) An associate’s degree from an accredited institution plus 2 years of relevant experience working in a health care setting; (4) New Hampshire license as an LPN, with at least 2 years of relevant experience working in a health care setting; or (5) Be a high school graduate or have a GED with 6 years of relevant experience working in a health care setting with at least 2 of those years as direct care personnel in a long-term care setting within the last 5 years.
Qualifications for Caregivers: All personnel shall be at least 18 years of age if working as direct care personnel unless they are: (1) A licensed nursing assistant working under the supervision of a nurse in accordance with Nur 700; or (2) Involved in an established educational program working under the supervision of a nurse.
Staff Ratios: Sufficient number of qualified personnel to meet the needs of all residents at all times.
Cost of Licensing: $15 per licensed bed
Square Footage Requirements: In an SRHCF licensed for 16 or fewer residents, there shall be at least 80 square feet per room with a single bed and 160 square feet per room with 2 beds, exclusive of space required for closets, wardrobe and toilet facilities. Bedrooms in an SRHCF licensed prior to the 2006 effective date of these rules shall: (2) Provide at least 80 square feet per resident in a private room; and (3) Provide at least 70 square feet per resident in a semi-private room.
Bathrooms Required: The number of sinks, toilets, tubs or showers shall be in a ratio of one for every 6 individuals, unless household members and personnel have separate bathroom facilities not used by residents.