5.86.303: NURSING HOMES; DEFINITIONS:
For the purpose of this section and sections 5.86.304 through 5.86.306 of this chapter, or successor sections, the following phrases, terms and words shall have the meanings herein given:
NURSING HOME OR CONVALESCENT HOME: A building or facility used for the lodging, boarding or nursing care on a twenty four (24) hour basis of more than two (2) people, but shall not include hospitals or government operated mental or correctional institutions, nor shall it include care by relatives.
PROVIDER: An individual or corporation or association who owns the residential facility.
RESIDENTIAL FACILITY: A facility operated to provide room and/or board services for two (2) or more persons unrelated to the owner or provider. (Ord. 88-97 § 1, 1997: prior code § 18-17-1)