Long-Term Care: Consumer Protection and Quality-of-Care Issues in Assisted Living
HEHS-97-93
Published: May 15, 1997. Publicly Released: Jun 06, 1997.
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Highlights
Pursuant to congressional request, GAO reviewed assisted living facilities (ALF), focusing on: (1) responsibilities of federal and state governments and ALFs in ensuring quality and protecting consumers living in ALFs; and (2) issues that may require further research.
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Consumer protectionElderly personsExtended care facilitiesInformation disclosureLong-term careMedicaidQuality assuranceState programsSupplemental security incomeQuality of care