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State unit on aging involvement with continuing care retirement community (CCRC) legislation
F E Netting1, C C Wilson, L R Stearns
1Arizona State University, Tempe.
Summary
State Units on Aging (SUAs) actively developed continuing care retirement community (CCRC) legislation. However, their involvement in implementing and enforcing CCRC regulations and perceived impact varies significantly across states.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Public Policy
- Healthcare Administration
Background:
- Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRCs) offer a spectrum of services to seniors.
- State-level regulation of CCRCs is crucial for consumer protection and operational standards.
- Understanding the role of State Units on Aging (SUAs) in CCRC oversight is essential.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess State Units on Aging (SUAs) staff familiarity with continuing care retirement community (CCRC) legislation.
- To examine interdepartmental collaboration and the role of ombudspersons in CCRC oversight.
- To determine the involvement of aging units in legislative development and their perception of legislative impact.
Main Methods:
- A survey was administered to State Units on Aging (SUAs) in 29 states with CCRC legislation.
- Data collection focused on legislative familiarity, interdepartmental relationships, ombudsperson roles, and legislative impact.
Main Results:
- SUAs have demonstrated significant activity in the development of CCRC legislation.
- There is considerable variation in the intensity of SUA involvement in CCRC regulation implementation and enforcement.
- Perceptions of legislative impact on CCRCs differ among SUAs.
Conclusions:
- While SUAs contribute to CCRC legislative development, their engagement in implementation and enforcement is inconsistent.
- Further research is needed to understand factors influencing variations in SUA oversight of CCRCs.
- Enhancing SUA capacity may improve the effectiveness of CCRC regulation.