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File a Complaint

If you would like to file a complaint regarding the conditions at a facility or agency and unlicensed personnel working at facilities, please use this form.

Minimum Data Set Training

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The MDS is a powerful tool for implementing standardized assessment and for facilitating care management in nursing homes (NHs) and non-critical access hospital swing beds (SBs). Its content has implications for residents, families, providers, researchers, and policymakers.

Nursing Facilities

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Certification Process
State Licensure Process
How to Become Federally Certified
How to Apply for Licensure

Changes to Nursing Facility After Initial Licensure/Certification
Construction/Renovation

Hospitals

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Certification Process
State Licensure Process
Acute Care Hospitals
Critical Access Hospitals

Psychiatric Hospitals
Rehabilitation Hospitals
How to Become Federally Certified

Medical Facilities

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Behavioral Health

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The Behavioral Health Program is a regulatory program that licenses Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder programs and certifies Employee Assistance Program. The statutory authority for Mental Health licensing is 34-B MRS §3601 and §3603.

Assisted Housing

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The Assisted Housing Program is a regulatory program authorized by 22 MRS Chapters 1663 and 1664 as well as 22-A MRS §205(2). The program licenses Assisted Living, Residential Care Facilities, and Adult Day programs.