Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 443 § 443.755 — Entry

Entry and inspection of homes; access to residents; inspection report; fire inspection. (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]