Hearing on Safety Issues at Assisted Living Facilities
The Senate Aging Committee examined the state of the assisted living industry. One of the witnesses was Patricia Vessenmeyer, whose late hus… read more
The Senate Aging Committee examined the state of the assisted living industry. One of the witnesses was Patricia Vessenmeyer, whose late husband lived in an assisted living facility due to dementia. She described the poor conditions in the residence and the exorbitant costs she paid for it. Assisted living facilities are primarily regulated by states, unlike nursing homes, which are regulated by both federal and state agencies. close
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