# Health - General (GHG)

## Title 14. General Day Care

### Subtitle 2. Elderly Individuals

#### Section 14-201

(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.

(b) "Day care center for the elderly" means a place that:

  (1) Is operated to provide, with or without charge, care for elderly individuals; and

  (2) Either is:

    (i) Designated for group care for at least 4 elderly individuals; or

    (ii) A family home that provides care for 2 or 3 elderly individuals.

(c) "Elderly individual" means an individual who:

  (1) Is 55 years old or older;

  (2) Lives alone or with a spouse, family relative, or friend;

  (3) Needs temporary supervision and care during a part of a day in a protective group setting; and

  (4) Has a disability that is:

    (i) A reasonably static physical impairment that prevents:

      (1) Gainful employment; or

      (2) The accomplishment of the routine of normal daily activities without assistance; or

    (ii) A permanent or recurrent mental impairment.

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Md. Code Ann., Health-Gen. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)