Residents receiving ECC services must have a face-to-face medical examination at least:

Residents receiving Extended Congregate Care (ECC) services are required to have a face-to-face medical examination at least annually. This regulation ensures that residents’ health conditions are regularly monitored, allowing for timely adjustments to care plans and accommodations to be made as necessary. Regular medical assessments are crucial for individuals in assisted living facilities, especially those receiving additional care services. Annual examinations help providers identify any health changes or complications that might require intervention, ensuring that residents receive the appropriate level of care throughout the year.

In this context, the other options do not meet the regulatory requirements for resident care within assisted living facilities offering ECC services. For example, quarterly assessments would be more frequent than required and not typically feasible for all residents, while semi-annual evaluations may not adequately capture changes in health that could occur between these intervals. Additionally, examinations every three years would not provide sufficient oversight for the health needs of residents who may experience fluctuating conditions.