Assisted Living in Unlicensed Housing: The Regulatory Experience of Fo...

Assisted Living in Unlicensed Housing The Regulatory Experience of Four States

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Assisted living is regulated differently in each state. In most states, assisted living is licensed as a single entity that provides housing and services to residents. However, in a growing number of states a new model of assisted living has emerged, in which the housing and services are separate. In this model, while the building is required to comply with the jurisdictions' relevant codes and requirements for multi-unit housing, it is not licensed, but instead makes arrangements with licensed service agencies to provide services to residents. The new model blurs the lines between assisted living, independent senior housing, and home care. This AARP Public Policy Institute Issue Paper examines the unique issues that assisted living in unlicensed housing might have for consumers, in terms of quality of care, quality of life, and access to affordable assisted living services, based on the experiences of four states: Connecticut, Minnesota, New Jersey and North Carolina. Issues covered by the research report include: Bringing assisted living services to subsidized housing Physical environment Ensuring quality of care Resident assessments, service terminations, and evictions Disclosure and consumer understanding Residents' rights In examining this new approach to assisted housing, the author discusses its potential benefits as well as possible issues of concern for consumers. (43 pages) Cancel You are leaving AARP.org and going to the website of our trusted provider. The provider’s terms, conditions and policies apply. Please return to AARP.org to learn more about other benefits. Your email address is now confirmed. You'll start receiving the latest news, benefits, events, and programs related to AARP's mission to empower people to choose how they live as they age. You can also by updating your account at anytime. You will be asked to register or log in. Cancel Offer Details Disclosures

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