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HomeHealth and Safety CodeDiv. 2Ch. 2Art. 8§ 1326 Long-Term Care Facility Definition

§ 1326 Long-Term Care Facility Definition

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§ 1326 Long-Term Care Facility Definition

Key Takeaways

  • •This law defines what a 'long-term health care facility' is.
  • •It includes places like nursing homes and facilities for people with developmental disabilities.
  • •These places must have a special license to operate.

Example

Your grandma lives in a nursing home because she needs help every day.

The nursing home is a 'long-term health care facility' because it is licensed and takes care of people who need help for a long time.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 1326 Long-Term Care Facility Definition

As used in this article, “long-term health care facility” means any skilled nursing facility, intermediate care facility, intermediate care facility/developmentally disabled, intermediate care facility/developmentally disabled habilitative, intermediate care facility/developmentally disabled-nursing, intermediate care facility/developmentally disabled-continuous nursing, or congregate living health facility licensed pursuant to this chapter. (Amended by Stats. 2009, 4th Ex. Sess., Ch. 5, Sec. 7. Effective July 28, 2009.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

facilityhealthnursinglicensein californiaeffective july

Related Statutes

  • § 1335 Department Licensing Authority
  • § 1250.8 Hospital Consolidated Licensing Rules
  • § 1267.9 Facility Concentration Limits
  • § 1298 Health Facility License Requirement
  • § 1315 Dental Services In Health Facilities

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 1326.
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