What is the difference between ARC, EARC, and AL contracts?

Adult residential care (ARC) is a package of services provided by an assisted living facility that is licensed under Chapter 18.20 RCW and that has a contract with the department under RCW 74.39A.020 to provide personal care services.

Enhanced adult residential care (EARC) is a package of services provided by an assisted living facility that is licensed under Chapter 18.20 RCW and that has a contract with the department to provide personal care services, intermittent nursing services, and medication administration services in accordance with Parts I and III of Chapter 388-110 WAC.

Assisted living services is a package of services provided by an assisted living facility that has a contract with the department under RCW 74.39A.020 to provide personal care services, intermittent nursing services and medication administration services in accordance with Parts I and II in Chapter 388-110 WAC. Assisted living services include housing for the resident in a private apartment-like unit.

Personal care services means the same as personal care services defined in WAC 388-72A-0035. Personal care services do not include assistance with tasks that must be performed by a licensed health professional.