What If a State Agency Does Not Follow Its Own Rules?

When a state agency does not follow laws that pertain to is procedures and time limits, it may be in violation of the law and subject to legal consequences.

Arizona Assisted Living, Colorado Assisted Living, Group Homes, Policy & Regulation, Public HealthJennifer WassermannApril 1, 2023regulation

There are Two Main Ways to Contest a Deficiency Survey in Colorado

Surveys are a fact of life in the assisted living business. They are an important way for regulators to confirm compliance with regulatory requirements. But assisted living providers may sometimes feel that survey results are unfair. Maybe the surveyor didn’t have all the information, had a misimpression, or was just plain wrong.

Learn how to handle this issue.

Assisted Living, Policy & Regulation, Public HealthBrian PinkowskiMay 28, 2020assisted living, regulation, policy, Public Health

Sober Living Homes in Colorado Now Require Certification

Sober homes must now be certified in Colorado.

Policy & Regulation, Sober Homes, Group Homes, AddictionBrian PinkowskiMay 1, 2020Addiction, Group Homes, Recovery Residence, Public Health, regulation

FGI Guidelines Are Not Appropriate for All Sizes and Types of Assisted Living

New proposed regulations put small and Medicaid assisted living residences at risk in Colorado. Building standards developed by the Facilities Guidelines Institute take a "one size fits all" approach that will make it impossible to create new small and affordable homes for seniors. This comes at a time when seniors are demanding smaller home environments in neighborhoods over big facilities in commercial areas.

Assisted Living, Policy & RegulationMichelle PinkowskiMarch 20, 2018assisted living, regulation, smart regulation, small business, business enabling environment

PLPG Advocates for Consumer Choice and Reduced Cost for Senior Care

Pinkowski Law & Policy Group, LLC submitted comments today to the CDPHE's draft regulation of assisted living residences. We believe that promulgation of this draft will result in fewer consumer choices, a reduced number of assisted living service providers in the face of a growing aging population, and a disproportionate impact on smaller assisted living providers.

Policy & Regulation, Assisted LivingMichelle PinkowskiJanuary 3, 2018business enabling environment, smart regulation, assisted living, policy expert, small business, policy, regulationComment