As used in this chapter:

(1) “Center” means the Eleanor Cain Center, a skilled nursing care facility operated by the Department of Health and Social Services and located on the premises of the Eleanor Cain Campus, a 62-acre campus located in Smyrna, Delaware.

(2) “CMS” means Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services.

(3) “Department” means Department of Health and Social Services.

85 Del. Laws, c. 519, § 1; 

(a) The Center shall:

(1) Operate in accordance with federal and state laws and regulations, including CMS regulations, 42 C.F.R. Part 483.

(2) Care for all residents in a manner and in an environment that promotes maintenance or enhancement of each resident’s dignity, respect, and quality of life.

(3) Provide an ongoing program to support residents in their choice of activities, designed to meet the interests of and support the physical, mental, and psychosocial wellbeing of each resident.

(b) Each resident of the Center shall be entitled to the rights of residents set forth in subchapter II of Chapter 11 of Title 16, and all sections in that subchapter shall apply to the residents of the Center.

(c) The cost of the operation and maintenance of the Center and the care and support of residents shall be paid by the State Treasurer.

31 Del. C. 1953, §  2821;  49 Del. Laws, c. 144, §  2;  57 Del. Laws, c. 591, §  20;  58 Del. Laws, c. 499, §  1;  60 Del. Laws, c. 207, §  3;  61 Del. Laws, c. 373, §  5;  70 Del. Laws, c. 149, §  222;  85 Del. Laws, c. 519, § 1; 

The Department shall:

(1) Maintain operation and have full jurisdiction over the Center.

(2) Enter contracts for the erection of additional buildings and facilities for their appointment and equipment.

(3) Establish policies and procedures regarding the referral, review, and admission of applicants to the Center that include the following requirements for admission:

a. The applicant has been determined to have a skilled nursing facility level of care.

b. The applicant chooses to receive services in a long-term care facility after being informed of available community options.

c. The applicant has completed a Medicaid financial interview within the Division of Medicaid and Medical Assistance and eligibility has been determined.

(4) Set aside and maintain a suitable area upon the premises of Eleanor Cain Campus for the burial of bodies in any case where it is incumbent to bury a person found dead within the meaning of § 4711 of Title 29.

31 Del. C. 1953, §§  2806, 2820;  49 Del. Laws, c. 144, §  2;  50 Del. Laws, c. 85, §  1;  57 Del. Laws, c. 591, §§  19, 20;  58 Del. Laws, c. 499, §  7;  60 Del. Laws, c. 207, §  3;  70 Del. Laws, c. 149, §  221;  85 Del. Laws, c. 519, § 1; 

The Department shall determine the financial liability of residents in payment for services under § 7940 of Title 29.

31 Del. C. 1953, §  2830;  49 Del. Laws, c. 144, §  2;  57 Del. Laws, c. 591, §  20;  58 Del. Laws, c. 499, §§  4, 5;  60 Del. Laws, c. 207, §  3;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  85 Del. Laws, c. 519, § 1;