Owners and managers of assisted living facilities may have a duty to report residents’ family members who signed the Residency Agreement as responsible party or Power or Attorney (“POS”) and then fail to pay for services rendered. These family members may be guilty of exploitation or neglect of that resident, particularly if the resident is incapable of handling their own financial affairs. Under state statutes like Arizona’s, the ALF may be a mandatory reporter, required to initiate an investigation with either a peace officer or Adult Protective Services (“APS”). Find out more about your obligations in this post.

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