Hospitals and Health Care Facilities - As enacted, increases from three to five the maximum number of nonrelated persons in a home for the aged to be considered a tier 1 home for the aged; increases from four to six the maximum number of nonrelated persons in a home for the aged to be considered a tier 2 home for the aged. - Amends TCA Title 68, Chapter 11.

Summary

The bill changes the legal definition of tier 1 and tier 2 homes for the aged, allowing up to five unrelated residents for tier 1 and six or more for tier 2, up from three and four respectively. This reclassification affects residential care facilities that serve older adults and may alter licensing or regulatory requirements. The change is intended to reflect current industry practices and give facilities more flexibility.

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