Over the years, federal policy has sought to accommodate people’s preference to avoid nursing homes, if possible. Programs such as Money Follows the Person and various “rebalancing” initiatives have enabled older people and people with … [Read more...] about Assisted Living and Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services
Assisted Living
Is it Time for Federal Regulation of the Assisted Living Industry?
IntroductionThe assisted living industry is regulated by states. No federal law regulates, or even defines, assisted living. It has generally been assumed that Congress would not become involved in assisted living until either (1) a … [Read more...] about Is it Time for Federal Regulation of the Assisted Living Industry?