Personal Care Home Requirements
Understanding Kentucky's Personal Care Home Regulations
About Personal Care Homes
Personal Care Homes are one of seven types of long term care facilities in Kentucky. Personal Care Homes are licensed by the Office of Inspector General (OIG).
Personal Care Homes provide continuous supervision of residents, basic health and health-related services, personal care services, residential care services and social and recreational activities.
Laws & Regulations
The following links will connect you to some of the current laws and regulations governing Personal Care Homes.
Kentucky Administrative Regulations - Personal Care Home Operations and Services
View 902 KAR 20:036 - The regulation that establishes licensure requirements for the operation and services to be provided by PCHs.
Kentucky Revised Statutes - Resident Rights and Related Information
Long term care residents in Kentucky, including those living in Personal Care Homes, are guaranteed specific rights under state law. View KRS 216.510-595 - Scroll down to "Long-Term Care Facilities" to see the Kentucky Revised Statutes pertaining to long-term care facilities.
Adult Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation Reporting
Personal Care Homes in Kentucky are required to report and maintain records on any alleged or actual cases of abuse, neglect or exploitation of an adult. View reporting requirements
Requirements for Alzheimer's Special Care
Kentucky law requires full disclosure of certain information by Personal Care Homes that claim to provide special care for persons with a medical diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease or other related disorders. View Alzheimer's care requirements
Kentucky Occupational Safety & Health (OSH)
Personal Care Homes are required to comply with Kentucky OSH requirements related to exposure control plans for bloodborne pathogens, first aid, hazardous communication plans, and emergency action plans. Visit Kentucky OSH