Senior living organizations are calling Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz’s biennial budget proposal “a slap in the face” to the state’s older adults and those who…
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Infection control, quality are focus of latest changes in state assisted living regulations, legislation: NCAL
Infection control and quality measurement were the continued focus of state-level assisted living regulations and legislation from mid-2023 to mid-2024, according to a report issued…
State’s most populous county takes assisted living backup power requirements to a higher level
Adding to myriad other power-supply rules for senior living communities and nursing homes around the country, 120 Harris County, Texas, assisted living communities and nursing…
Pool of states allowing cameras in assisted living residences expands
Rhode Island is about to join a growing list of states that allow assisted living residents to install their own electronic monitoring devices to allow…
New law changes approval process for assisted living construction, renovation projects
Assisted living providers in Illinois will need to gain prior approval from the state before initiating construction or renovation projects after a new public health…
Oregon hires consultant to evaluate regulatory oversight of assisted living, other providers
A third-party consultant has been hired to assess the overall operations of the state agency that provides regulatory oversight to Oregon’s assisted living, residential care…
California senior living organization succeeds in policy change that will increase affordable senior housing access
California is taking a “significant step forward” in addressing the urgent housing needs of the state’s older adults by dedicating more resources to affordable senior…
Washington lawmakers renew efforts to change state LTSS payroll tax program
Washington state voters recently rejected attempts to convert its long-term services and supports program into a voluntary one, but lawmakers already are renewing efforts to…
Advocates welcome report that finds state ‘ill-equipped’ to serve those with dementia via long-term care
Advocates for senior living providers in Pennsylvania are welcoming a new report that finds that the state “is ill-equipped to address the needs of individuals…
More news for Monday, Dec. 16
Alzheimer’s Association touts caregiver recommendations to Senate committee … Senate advances Older Americans Act reauthorization bill … Access portal to LTSS, Medicaid programs shut down…
More news for Monday, Dec. 9
Association shake-ups affect senior living providers in Maryland, Illinois … National Healthcare Properties reports “robust” leasing activities, strong occupancy for third quarter … Erickson’s Medicare…
Bill would allow Florida assisted living residents to install cameras in rooms
A Florida lawmaker has filed a bill that would require assisted living communities and nursing homes to allow residents to install video or audio monitoring…
Big changes coming for California assisted living providers, but groups say regulatory updates support person-centered care
Updates to California state regulations related to resident evaluations signal big changes coming for assisted living providers starting Jan. 1, but senior living groups say…
In-room surveillance cameras threaten resident privacy, dignity, senior living groups say
A renewed effort to allow cameras in rooms at Kentucky’s long-term care settings risks stripping residents of their sense of autonomy and respect, according to…
Texas backup power bill does not recognize ‘uniqueness’ of assisted living, provider group says
After two failed attempts to require permanent backup power at assisted living communities, Texas lawmakers are trying again with the backing of the state AARP…
More news for Tuesday, Dec. 3
Senior living community that was in danger of losing license to remain open under new name, ownership … In ‘exceedingly rare move,’ Oregon seeks to…
More news for Monday, Dec. 2
Senior living coalition presses Senate to pass veterans bill providing access to assisted living … Long-term exposure to wildfire tied to higher odds of dementia…
California notes progress in Alzheimer’s support plans, looks toward dementia-capable continuum of care
Guided by the Alzheimer’s Disease Prevention and Preparedness Task Force, California has taken “significant” action and made progress over the past five years to support…
Proposed changes to Maine’s assisted living regulations ‘threaten the viability’ of the setting
Proposed assisted living regulations present “impossible” requirements for providers that will “threaten the viability” of essential services, according to senior living advocacy groups in Maine.…
Oklahoma senior living advocacy group helps steer ombudsman program to correct parent office
Oklahoma’s Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program recently moved under the wing of the state attorney general’s office to enhance the state’s ability to investigate complaints involving…