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Who is it that requires long-term care facilities to follow safety policies and procedures?

According to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), skilled nursing facilities must comply with specific federal requirements to receive Medicare or Medicaid payments. A complex network of federal and state entities is responsible for overseeing and enforcing the safety and procedural standards that require long-term care facilities to follow safety policies and procedures.

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Do all states require assisted living facilities to be licensed by the state?

While federal regulations govern nursing homes, assisted living facilities are primarily overseen at the state level. This decentralized oversight means that the answer to, "Do all states require assisted living facilities to be licensed by the state?" is complex, as requirements vary significantly depending on the location.

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