§ 131E‑231.  Definitions.

As used in this Article, unless otherwise specified:

(1)        "Long‑term care facility" means a nursing home as defined in G.S. 131E‑101(6) and an adult care home as defined in G.S. 131D‑2.1(3) or G.S. 131E‑101(4).

(2)        "Resident" means a person who has been admitted to a long‑term care facility.

(3)        "Respondent" means the person or entity holding a license pursuant to G.S. 131E‑102 or G.S. 131D‑2.4 or a person or entity operating a long‑term care facility subject to licensure without a license.  (1993, c. 390, s. 1; 1995, c. 535, s. 26; 2008‑187, s. 38(b); 2009‑462, s. 4(l).)