(1) The purpose of these rules in this subchapter is to establish licensing requirements for adult foster family care homes.

(2) The purpose of an adult foster family care home is to offer in a safe environment light personal care, custodial care and supervision to aged or disabled adults who require assistance in meeting their basic needs.

(3) An adult foster family care home is limited to light personal care, custodial care and supervision and does not provide skilled nursing care.

(4) The licensing requirements for operating an adult foster home do not apply to persons in a mutual or shared living arrangement.