The Assisted Living Facility (ALF) regulations were revised in June 2006. Usage of
certain restraints was prohibited by legislative mandate. ALFs may provide assistance
with activities of daily living (ADLs). There are several types of ALFs. In a Type
A ALF, a resident must be mentally and physically capable of evacuating the facility
unassisted in the event of an emergency; may not require routine attendance during
sleeping hours; and must be capable of following directions. In a Type B ALF, a resident
may require staff assistance to evacuate; be incapable of following directions under
emergency conditions; require attendance during sleeping hours; may not be permanently
bedfast, but may require assistance in transferring to and from bed. A Type C ALF
is a four-