Section 100147.
Cal. Health and Safety Code - HSC § 100147.
in effectFor purposes of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply:
(a)
“Long-term care” means a coordinated continuum of preventive, diagnostic, therapeutic, rehabilitative, supportive, and maintenance services that address the health, social and personal needs of older individuals and functionally-impaired adults who have restricted self-care capabilities. Long-term care may include licensed nursing facilities, adult residential care facilities, residential care facilities for the elderly, and home and community-based services.
(b)
“Systems of home and community based services” means an integrated continuum of service options available locally to older individuals and functionally-impaired adults through programs administered by the state for persons who seek to maximize self-care and independent living in the home or home-like environment.
Source: CA Legislative Counsel Bulk DataURL: https://downloads.leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/pubinfo_2025.zipFetched: 6/27/2026
