N.Y. Public Health Law § 4650*2: Legislative purpose and findings

* § 4650. Legislative purpose and findings. The legislature hereby

finds and declares that congregate residential housing with supportive

services in a home-like setting, commonly known as assisted living, is

an integral part of the continuum of long term care. Further, the

philosophy of assisted living emphasizes aging in place, personal

dignity, autonomy, independence, privacy and freedom of choice.

The intent of this article is to create a clear and flexible statutory

structure for assisted living that provides a definition of assisted

living residence; that requires licensure of the residence; that

requires a written residency agreement that contains consumer

protections; that enunciates and protects resident rights; and that

provides adequate and accurate information for consumers, which is

essential to the continued development of a viable market for assisted

living. Entities which hold themselves out as assisted living residences

must apply for licensure and be approved by the state to operate as

assisted living residences pursuant to this article, and must comply

with the requirements of this article.

* NB There are 2 § 4650's