Assisted Living Facility: An entity either for profit or non-profit (defined and regulated
Assisted Living Facility: An entity either for profit or non-profit (defined and regulated under M.G.L. Ch.19D, Section 1) and certified by the Department of Elder Affairs (651 CMR 12) that provides room and board, assistance in activities of daily living for three or more adult residents; and collects payments or reimbursements on behalf of residents to pay for the provision of assistance with the activities of daily living or arrange for the same. This does not include any other form of group living quarters (651 CMR 12.01) such as nursing homes, hospices, group homes, religious housing, or substance abuse detoxification or treatment facilities.