"Small personal care home." As follows:
(1) A premises where food, shelter and personal
assistance or supervision are provided in exchange for
compensation for a period exceeding 24 hours for three or
fewer adults who meet the following criteria:
(i) They are not relatives of the operator.
(ii) They do not require the services of a licensed
long-term care facility.
(iii) They do require assistance or supervision in
such matters as dressing, bathing, diet, financial
management, evacuation of a residence in the event of an
emergency or medication prescribed for self
administration.
(2) The term does not include a personal care home as
defined in section 1001.
"Small personal care home administrator." An individual who
is charged with the general administration of a small personal
care home, whether or not the individual has an ownership
interest in the home or the individual's functions and duties
are shared with other individuals.
Section 902-A. Right of department to enter and inspect.
For the purpose of determining the suitability of a small
personal care home or whether the small personal care home is in
compliance with the regulations promulgated under section 907-A,
the following shall apply:
(1) In addition to the required annual inspection under
section 905-A, an authorized agent of the department may
enter, visit and inspect the small personal care home.
(2) An authorized agent of the department shall have
full and free access to the records of the small personal
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