 Group Care FacilitiesThis program includes assisted living
facilities, child care facilities, public and private schools,
foster homes, and related health care facilities. The objective of
the program is to assure that group care facilities comply with
minimum standards relating to the protection of health, safety, and
well being of those using these facilities.
Group care facilities are regulated and licensed by state
agencies such as the
The Health Department has co-responsibilities in the enforcement
of laws, rules, and regulations regarding the sanitation and
control of communicable diseases at these facilities. The Lee
County Environmental Health staff provide direct services in the
operational aspect of the program through regular inspections to
assure that required sanitary standards are maintained. In some
cases, we must inspect and approve facilities as a prerequisite
to granting an operating license.Our responsibilities vary by the type of facility and can be
accessed by clicking on the specific type of facility below:
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