Bill > A00925

This bill amends the public health law to enhance transparency and quality reporting for assisted living facilities by requiring these facilities to annually report quality measures to the state Department of Health, with the first report due by April 15, 2025. Facilities must also post comprehensive information online and in their facilities, including starting monthly service rates, rent ranges, admission agreements, and a consumer-friendly summary of service fees. The department will develop a scoring system to evaluate these quality reports, with facilities in the top quartile receiving an "advanced standing" classification that may result in less frequent state surveillance. Starting January 1, 2025, facilities must report this information to the department, and by April 30, 2025, the department will publicly post the quality reporting results. Additionally, the bill requires the department to submit a report to the legislature by December 31, 2025, detailing a proposed quality scoring system for adult care facilities, including adult homes and enriched housing providers. The key goal is to provide more transparency and comparative information to consumers about assisted living facility services, fees, and quality of care.

Health and Social Services

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A925