Section 146.600  General Description

a)         The Department will implement a pilot program to test the viability of a dementia care unit in SLFs.  The pilot shall not exceed three years from the time the first facility is ready to operate a dementia care unit.  Up to five SLFs may be admitted to the pilot in the first 12 months of the three-year period.  Applicants for the pilot shall demonstrate experience with serving persons with a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease or related dementia.

b)         Unless otherwise indicated in this Subpart, the dementia care unit shall meet all requirements found in Subpart B of this Part.

c)         SLFs with dementia care units shall promote independence, dignity, respect and well-being in the most cost effective manner for residents age 65 years and over who have a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease or related dementia and meet the requirements described in Section 146.630.

(Source:  Added at 33 Ill. Reg. 11803, effective August 1, 2009)