INtroduction to ALCA's STATE-SPECIFIC INFORMATION ON ASSISTED LIVING

Assisted living is regulated primarily at the state level and there are a variety of different agencies and organizations in each state that provide information and address concerns about assisted living facilities.    For an overview of the state system and these agenicies and organizations, please click here:   Overview of State System

For a more comprehensive look assisted living policies and practices across the nation, ALCA recommends:

Carlson, Eric M., Critical Issues in Assisted Living: Who's In, Who's Out, and Who's Providing the Care, National Senior Citizens Law Center 2005 (comprehensive summary of state regulation and legislation in Assisted Living).

The Critical Issues Report is available by clicking here:  State Summaries in Assisted Living PDF file

StAte-Specific RESOURCES

For more information about assisted living facilities and policies in a particular state, please select the state from the below list.