Assisted Living Regulations
State-by-State Information About Assisted Living Regulations
Assisted living regulations vary by state. If you're doing research to find out more about assisted living options for a loved one, or if you're looking for information about how to resolve a problem, you'll want to know how things work in your neck of the woods.
State Regulation Information
We've compiled detailed information for every state in the U.S., plus the District of Columbia. Visit your state's page to find out:
- What assisted living is called in your state
- Services offered by assisted living facilities in your state
- How much assisted living costs in your state
- Assisted living requirements for your state
- How to resolve problems or offer feedback
- How to pay for assisted living in your state
- How to find assisted living options in your state
Assisted Living Regulations by State
Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
Washington, D.C.
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
What Is Assisted Living?
An assisted living facility, or community, can be an apartment building, a campus-like setting, or even a large converted house. Typically, it provides communal living (often with planned activities), housekeeping and laundry services, transportation, meals, exercise and wellness programs, opportunities to socialize with other residents, assistance with activities of daily living, and some basic medical care. Assisted living is best for those who need some supervision and help but not the extensive care a nursing home provides.
For full reports about what's required in each state, you can see the Assisted Living Federation of America (ALFA) for State Regulatory Resources for Assisted Living Professionals.
