Schedule of fees for services

Schedule of fees for services.

(1) Residential care apartment complexes shall have a written schedule of fees for services which includes all of the following:

(a) Separately identified charges for rent, meals and services. The schedule of fees for services shall clearly identify those services which are included in any base service rate or rates and those for which there will be separate charges.

(b) The amount of any application fee, entrance fee or security deposit.

(c) The facility’s refund policy regarding application and entrance fees, security deposits and monthly rent, meal and service charges in the event of death or termination of the contract between the tenant and the facility.

(2) The schedule of fees for services shall be presented in language and a format that make it possible for tenants to readily identify the cost of the components of the service agreement and to be able to make informed choices about the services they receive.

(3) A copy of the schedule of fees for services shall be given to each prospective tenant and to the prospective tenant’s family or designated representative, where appropriate, along with public information materials on assisted living if provided by the department. Copies of revised fee schedules shall be provided to current tenants and their families or representatives, where appropriate, at least 30 days in advance of an increase in fees.