What is the status of a provisional license in a nursing home facility?

A provisional license in a nursing home facility serves as a temporary authorization that allows the facility to operate while certain conditions or requirements are being met. This type of license is generally issued when a facility is in the process of obtaining a full license but may need to begin operating or providing services in the meantime.

Therefore, this license is not permanent; it is designed to cover the period until the facility achieves compliance with all licensing requirements. The provisional license must be posted prominently in the facility, but it does not replace the need for a full license eventually.

In this context, while it is common for provisional licenses to be effective for a limited time or to be granted under special circumstances, the primary characteristic of a provisional license is that it is a temporary measure which operates until the facility can secure a full license, and this is reflected in its requirement to be posted in the facility to inform residents and stakeholders of its status.