ORS 443.755: Entry and inspection of homes; access to residents; inspection report; fire inspection.
Edition: 2025 EditionEffective: 2026-01-01Last verified: 2026-09-07
(1)(a) The licensing agency staff shall be permitted access to enter and inspect all licensed adult foster homes. The licensing agency shall visit and inspect every adult foster home to determine whether the home is maintained and operated in accordance with ORS 443.002 and 443.705 to 443.825 and the rules of the licensing agency, and to consult with and advise the provider concerning methods of care, treatment, training, records, housing and equipment. (b) The licensing agency shall conduct an on-site inspection under this subsection at a minimum: (A) No less than 90 days and no more than 120 days after an initial license is issued under ORS 443.735; (B) Annually, regardless of whether the duration of the adult foster home’s license has been extended to two years under ORS 443.735 (9); and (C) Upon receipt of a license renewal application under ORS 443.735. (c) Inspections under this subsection may be conducted at other times as determined by the licensing agency. (2) The licensing agency shall be permitted access to enter and inspect any unlicensed adult foster home upon the receipt of an oral or written complaint, or in case the agency itself has cause to believe that an adult foster home is operating without a license or there exists a threat to the health, safety or welfare of any resident. The licensing agency staff shall be permitted access to the residents of adult foster homes in order to interview residents privately and to inspect residents’ records. (3) The state or local fire inspectors shall be permitted access to enter and inspect adult foster homes regarding fire safety upon request of the licensing agency. (4)(a) The licensing agency shall provide to each licensed adult foster home in the state in writing in clear concise language readily comprehensible by the average person a copy of the inspection report of the most recent inspection of that home conducted by the agency. (b) The provider shall post the inspection report in the entry or equally prominent place and shall, upon request, provide a copy of the information to each resident of, or person applying for admission to, the home, or the legal representative, guardian or conservator of the resident or applicant. [1983 c.629 §6; 1985 c.663 §6; 1991 c.960 §6; 2009 c.595 §791k; 2025 c.619 §11]
Administrative rules citing this section
- OAR 309-040-0300: Purpose and Scope — implements
- OAR 309-040-0310: License Required — implements
- OAR 309-040-0315: Temporary rule language in effect until 12/01/2026. License Application and Fees — implements
- OAR 309-040-0325: Capacity — implements
- OAR 309-040-0330: Zoning for Adult Foster Homes — implements
- OAR 309-040-0335: Temporary rule language in effect until 12/01/2026. Training Requirements for Providers, Resident Managers, and Substitute Caregivers — implements
- OAR 309-040-0340: Temporary rule language in effect until 12/01/2026. Issuance of a License — implements
- OAR 309-040-0345: Temporary rule language in effect until 12/01/2026. Renewal — implements
- OAR 309-040-0350: Variance — implements
- OAR 309-040-0355: Contracts — implements
- OAR 309-040-0360: Temporary rule language in effect until 12/01/2026. Qualifications for AFH Providers, Resident Managers, and Other Caregivers — implements
- OAR 309-040-0365: Facility Standards — implements
- OAR 309-040-0370: Safety — implements
- OAR 309-040-0375: Sanitation — implements
- OAR 309-040-0380: Individual Furnishings — implements
- OAR 309-040-0385: Food Services — implements
- OAR 309-040-0390: Standards and Practices for Care and Services — implements
- OAR 309-040-0393: Individually-Based Limitations — implements
- OAR 309-040-0394: Residency Agreement — implements
- OAR 309-040-0395: Standards for Admission, Transfers, Respite, Discharges, and Closures — implements
- OAR 309-040-0400: Inspections — implements
- OAR 309-040-0405: Procedures for Correction of Violations — implements
- OAR 309-040-0410: Residents’ Bill of Rights, Complaints, and Grievances — implements
- OAR 309-040-0415: Administrative Sanctions — implements
- OAR 309-040-0420: Temporary rule language in effect until 12/01/2026. Denial, Suspension, Revocation, or Refusal to Renew — implements
- OAR 309-040-0430: Conditions — implements
- OAR 309-040-0435: Criminal Penalties — implements
- OAR 309-040-0440: Civil Penalties — implements
- OAR 309-040-0450: Adjustment, Suspension or Termination of Payment — implements
- OAR 309-040-0455: Enjoinment of AFH Operation — implements
- OAR 309-040-0470: Suspension of License — implements
- OAR 411-360-0020: Definitions and Acronyms — implements
- OAR 411-360-0030: Variance — implements
- OAR 411-360-0210: Inspections and Abuse Investigations — implements
- OAR 411-360-0220: Complaints — implements
- OAR 411-360-0230: Procedures for Correction of Violations — implements
- OAR 411-360-0240: Administrative Sanction — implements
- OAR 411-360-0260: Civil Penalties — implements
- OAR 411-360-0270: Denial, Revocation or Non-renewal of License — implements
- OAR 411-360-0275: Suspension — implements
- OAR 411-360-0280: Criminal Penalties — implements
- OAR 411-360-0290: Enjoinment of Operation — implements
- OAR 411-360-0300: Zoning — implements
- OAR 411-360-0310: Public Information — implements
This rule cites
- ORS 443.002 — resolved
- 443.705 — resolved
- 443.825 — resolved
- ORS 443.735 — resolved
Cited by
- ORS 443.735: Issuance of license; fee; standards; renewal; burden of proof; rules.
- ORS 443.775: Rules; level of care; exception to limit on residents with nursing care needs; reports on exceptions; provider duties; enforcement; civil penalties.
- ORS 443.991: Penalties.
- OAR 411-049-0140: Temporary rule language in effect until 01/27/2027. Local Licensing Authority Action and Inspections
Official source: https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/bills_laws/ors/ors443.html