Library of Long-Term Care Laws and Regulations

Code of Federal Regulations, Title 42: Public Health

Chapter IV: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Department of HHS

Part 483 -- Requirements for States and Long Term Care Facilities, Subpart B - Requirements for Long Term Care Facilities

Survey and Enforcement Regulations:

42 CFR Part 488, Subpart E - Survey and Certification of Long-Term Care Facilities

42 CFR Part 488, Subpart F - Enforcement of Compliance for Long-Term Care Facilities with Deficiencies

Older Americans Act

Revisions to Federal Nursing Home Regulations

Home and Community Based Services Rule

Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program Final Rule

State Operations Manual - Appendix PP - Guidance to Surveyors for Long-Term Care Facilities

Final Rule on Arbitration Agreements

Federal Nursing Home Reform Act - OBRA '87 

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