Regulations for Assisted Living Residences in the District of Columbia
Code Chapters on Health Related Institutions (such as assisted living facilities - ALF)
Code Chapter on DC Department of Health (regulates ALF’s)
Legal Counsel for the Elderly - free legal assistance in some disputes with DC assisted living facilities:
DC Long Term Care Ombudsman - free information and advocacy for DC assisted living facility residents
DC Health Letter announcing Regulation 1/1/2021 Enforcement Date
Assisted Living Permanent Regulations for DC - published April 3, 2020
Primary DC Department of Health website regarding Assisted Living Residences
To File a Complaint or Incident Report related to a DC assisted living facility
To File a Complaint against a licensed health professional (RN, LPN, CNA, etc.)
Description of the Freedom of Information Act and DC Government
DOH Notice of Discharge Transfer or Relocation Form provides a detailed explanation of your appeal rights and your access to free legal representation from the District of Columbia, including when you are trying to return to your ALF apartment/room from the hospital or a rehab facility and the ALF says you cannot return.