Assisted Living residents can be young or old, affluent or low income, frail or disabled. A typical resident is a woman in her eighties and is either widowed or single. Residents may suffer from Alzheimer's disease or other memory disorders. According to ALFA, regulations and licensing regulations vary from state to state contributing to the wide range of senior housing models considered Assisted Living. Most providers and their staff have special training as a result either of state requirements or company policy.
Some states require special staff certification and training.
Residences must comply with local building codes and fire safety regulations. ALFA believes the most successful regulations are consumer driven, balancing the safety concerns we all share with the consumers' desires to retain their independence and freedom of choice. If you have a question regarding assisted living, residential care or any other related matter, please contact us . Your inquiry will be kept strictly confidential.