D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 22, r. 22-B10100
These rules are implemented pursuant to and in accordance with the Assisted Living Residence Regulatory Act of 2000, effective June 24, 2000 (D.C. Law 13-127; D.C. Official Code §§ 44-101.01et seq. (2012 Repl.), as amended from time to time (hereinafter, the Act).
The provisions set forth in this chapter have been issued to supplement provisions of the Act. Accordingly, each assisted living residence ("ALR") licensed pursuant to the Act must comply with the Act and with this chapter, which together constitute standards for licensing and operation of ALRs within the District of Columbia.
Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to violate the provisions of the Act or the residents' rights provided therein.
Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to authorize conduct that is in violation of any other District or federal law or rules issued thereto, including, where applicable, the D.C. Human Rights Act of 1977 (D.C. Law 2-38; D.C. Official Code §§ 2-1401.01et seq. (2016 Repl.)), the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990 ( 42 USC §§ 12101et seq.), the Fair Housing Act ( 42 USC §§ 3601et seq.); and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 ( 42 USC §§ 1320det seq.).
An ALR that participates in the Medicaid Home Community-Based Services Waiver program for the Elderly and Persons with Physical Disabilities, as approved by the Council of the District of Columbia and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, shall maintain compliance with Chapter 42 (Home and Community-Based Services Waiver for Persons Who Are Elderly and Individuals with Physical Disabilities) of Title 29 of the District of Columbia Municipal Regulations (DCMR) in addition to the Act and this chapter.
D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 22, r. 22-B10100