AR SB568

Eliminates the requirement for annual renewal of long-term care facility licenses; licenses remain effective without expiration unless revoked, suspended, or terminated by the department.

Expands application review criteria to include information about management companies, operators, and other management agents that will manage the facility, in addition to existing owner and administrator information requirements.

Requires long-term care facilities to notify the Department of Human Services at least 30 days before adding, removing, or changing management companies, operators, or other management agents; facilities must receive departmental approval unless the change is due to an emergency.

Adds denial criteria for license applications based on whether the management company, operator, or other management agent has been convicted of a felony, had a license revoked, or operated a facility with Class A violations.

Applies the same licensure requirements under § 20-10-224 to assisted living facilities and unlicensed residential care facilities that meet specified criteria regarding resident capacity and services provided.