# WAC 388-78A-2050: WAC 388-78A-2050. Resident characteristics

> Washington · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_388_78A_2050

## Section

- **Citation:** WAC 388-78A-2050
- **Heading:** WAC 388-78A-2050. Resident characteristics
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Administrative Code / Title 388 / Chapter 388-78A / Section 388-78A-2050

## Text

The assisted living facility may admit and retain an individual as a resident in an assisted living facility only if:
(1) The assisted living facility can safely and appropriately serve the individual with appropriate available staff providing:
(a) The scope of care and services described in the assisted living facility's disclosure information, except if the assisted living facility chooses to provide additional services consistent with RCW 18.20.300 (4); and
(b) The reasonable accommodations required by state or federal law, including providing any specialized training to caregivers that may be required according to WAC 388-78A-2490 through 388-78A-2510 ;
(2) The individual does not require the frequent presence and frequent evaluation of a registered nurse, excluding those individuals who are receiving hospice care or individuals who have a short-term illness that is expected to be resolved within fourteen days as long as the assisted living facility has the capacity to meet the individual's identified needs; and
(3) The individual is ambulatory, unless the assisted living facility is approved by the Washington state director of fire protection to care for semiambulatory or nonambulatory residents.

## Nearby sections

- [WAC 388-78A-2010 WAC 388-78A-2010. Purpose](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_388_78A_2010.md)
- [WAC 388-78A-2020 WAC 388-78A-2020. Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_388_78A_2020.md)
- [WAC 388-78A-2030 WAC 388-78A-2030. Assisted living facility license required](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_388_78A_2030.md)
- [WAC 388-78A-2032 WAC 388-78A-2032. Assisted living facility license not required](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_388_78A_2032.md)
- [WAC 388-78A-2035 WAC 388-78A-2035. Disclosure statement to nonresident individuals](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_388_78A_2035.md)
- [WAC 388-78A-2040 WAC 388-78A-2040. Other requirements](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_388_78A_2040.md)
- [WAC 388-78A-2050 WAC 388-78A-2050. Resident characteristics](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_388_78A_2050.md)
- [WAC 388-78A-2060 WAC 388-78A-2060. Preadmission assessment](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_388_78A_2060.md)
- [WAC 388-78A-2070 WAC 388-78A-2070. Timing of preadmission assessment](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_388_78A_2070.md)
- [WAC 388-78A-2080 WAC 388-78A-2080. Qualified assessor](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_388_78A_2080.md)
- [WAC 388-78A-2090 WAC 388-78A-2090. Full assessment topics](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_388_78A_2090.md)
- [WAC 388-78A-2100 WAC 388-78A-2100. Ongoing assessments](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_388_78A_2100.md)
- [WAC 388-78A-2101 WAC 388-78A-2101. Ongoing assessments — Requirements in effect from January 18, 2022, through June 8, 2023, in response to the state of emergency related to COVID-19](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_388_78A_2101.md)
- [WAC 388-78A-2110 WAC 388-78A-2110. Resident participation in assessments](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_388_78A_2110.md)

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