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.

Proposed Changes to the “Change of Ownership Regulations” May Benefit Colorado ALRs

Colorado ALR owners may be interested to know that changing a “for profit” business structure to a “non-profit” (or vice-versa) soon will no longer be treated as a change of ownership.