Recent changes to Colorado’s assisted living regulations, specifically 6CCR 1011-1, Chapter 7, have made the Informal Dispute Resolution (IDR) process more appealing as a first option in challenging deficiency findings.
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Health Law attorneys, Pinkowski Law & Policy Group, LLC clarify a critical issue regarding the resident capacity requirements for obtaining an assisted living license in Colorado. This article addresses the prevalent confusion surrounding the number of residents allowed before a home or residence requires a license, offering clear, detailed insights. Understand the reasons behind this confusion and learn how to ensure your assisted living facility complies with Colorado's licensing laws. This must-read guide is essential for assisted living operators aiming to avoid legal complications and maintain regulatory compliance
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Federal Regs on Noncompete agreements affect assisted living.
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How to buy an assisted living. This week we will be discussing the “Representations and Warranties” section of the typical asset purchase agreement used when buying or selling a residential assisted living home. These are found in the “Agreement” Section of the asset purchase agreement.
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What are “Business Assets?”
Business assets are the tangible and intangible items that a business owns or uses to operate and generate income.
Tangible and intangible items are two categories of business assets. Tangible items are those that have a material existence and can be seen, touched, or measured. Examples of tangible items are furniture, fixtures, equipment, inventory, licenses, permits, contracts, HR files, resident records, customer lists, goodwill, trademarks, domain names, and trade secrets
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If you are planning to buy or sell an assisted living or group home business, you need a legal document that outlines the terms and conditions of the transaction. In earlier blogs have covered the first paragraph and the background sections of the asset purchase agreement. The first of several elements of the Agreement portion of the asset purchase agreement is covered here.
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What is the difference between a “Background,” “Preamble,” “Recitals,” or “Whereas” sections of a contract in an Asset Purchase Agreement.
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Here is a list of a few of the essential pieces of information that you need immediately on hand to help your attorney prepare the asset purchase agreement (aka, “Purchase and Sale Agreement” or “Business Purchase Agreement”) of an assisted living residence.
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The Fair Housing Act, a pivotal piece of legislation enacted in 1968 and amended in 1988, stands as a cornerstone in the fight against housing discrimination. The inclusion of people with disabilities under its protective wing marked a significant advancement in civil rights and social justice. This blog post provides a brief overview of the critical role the Fair Housing Act plays in protecting group homes for individuals with disabilities, ensuring their right to fair and dignified housing.
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Colorado investors and owners who want to build or remodel assisted living or other healthcare facilities need to be aware of the Facility Guidelines Institute’s (FGI) Guidelines for Design and Construction of Health Care Facilities. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment provided important updates on FGI review today that impact what is needed for a successful review and how long the review will take. This article provides an overview.
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Owners of assisted living homes can easily avoid make mistakes regarding protected health information (“PHI”). Disclosing rent rolls is one of the areas that deserves extra consideration when owners and operators are considering buying, selling, or refinancing an assisted living business.
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The Medicaid continuous enrollment requirement related to the COVID-19 pandemic ended on April 1, 2023. Assisted living providers who wish to continue to serve ALTCS-eligible recipients are advised not to ignore any AHCCCS notifications regarding revalidating through the APEP system and to seek advice from the state agency if they have difficulty following the online re-enrollment steps.
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If you are an assisted living owner and have not yet been asked if a prospective resident can bring their dog, cat, parakeet, etc., with them when they move in, you haven’t been in business long enough!
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Running an assisted living home comes with a range of risks and potential liabilities. That's why it's important to have the right insurance in place. Insurance coverage comes in many forms, and just getting commercial general liability insurance (CGL) is not enough if you are an assisted living operator. Pinkowski Law interviewed Blake Crawford, Vice President at Assured Partners, a brokerage specializing in insurance coverage for senior living, to talk about the types of coverage that assisted living operators need.
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Obtaining a copy of an Adult Protective Services (APS) investigation report on the alleged mistreatment of an at-risk adult in Colorado is generally considered to require a court order. There are circumstances, however, where the report can be obtained without the involvement of a judge.
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Health departments play a critical role in ensuring the safety and well-being of residents in assisted living facilities. However, the relationship between health departments and assisted living operators can sometimes be strained. This article lists five ways that health departments can improve relations with assisted living operators.
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Are you thinking of opening a new assisted living or similar business in 2023? Our attorneys provide suggestions on five steps to get your business off to a good start based on what we have observed with our successful clients.
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Assisted living operators play a vital role in providing care and support for older adults, but they also need to navigate a complex regulatory landscape. One key aspect of this is building and maintaining positive relationships with health departments. This article suggests five tips for improving your interactions with health inspectors and other officials.
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