North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 131D. Inspection and Licensing of Facilities § 131D-19. Legislative intent

(1) Diverse and innovative housing models that provide choices of different lifestyles that are acceptable, cost-effective, and accessible to all consumers regardless of age, disability, or financial status;

(2) A residential environment free from abuse, neglect, and exploitation;

(3) Available, affordable personal service models and individualized plans of care that are mutually agreed upon by the resident, family, and providers and that include measurable goals and outcomes;

(4) Client assessment, evaluation, and independent case management that enhance quality of life by allowing individual risk-taking and responsibility by the resident for decisions affecting daily living to the greatest degree possible based on the individual’s ability; and

(5) Oversight, monitoring, and supervision by State and county governments to ensure every resident’s safety and dignity and to assure that every resident’s needs, including nursing and medical care needs if and when needed, are being met.