ME LD768

Updates terminology in Maine law from "group home" to "nonnursing level intermediate care facilities for persons with intellectual disabilities" (ICF/IID) to align with current federal standards

Creates a new comprehensive licensing framework for ICF/IIDs with three license types: provisional (3-12 months for new operators), full (up to 2 years), and conditional (for facilities with compliance issues)

Establishes annual licensing fees between $200 and $1,000, with nonrefundable application fees required upon submission

Allows staff sharing between ICF/IID nursing facilities (requiring 8+ hours daily licensed nurse supervision) and ICF/IID group facilities (requiring less than 8 hours), provided adequate documentation and client care standards are maintained

Requires 60 days' written notice to the department and 30 days' notice to clients, guardians, and family members before voluntary facility closure