470-5        PUBLICLY OPERATED COMMUNITY RESIDENCE

A public institution does not include a publicly operated community residence that serves no more than 16 residents.  To be a community residence, the facility must provide food and shelter and make available some other services, such as social services, help with personal living activities, training in social interaction or life skills, or occasional or incidental medical or remedial care.  There are no publicly operated community residences currently operating in Alaska.