Two CCRC giants are forming a new strategic alliance. I am a resident in independent living. There is a call for public comment that are submitted to the state attorney general (and a CCRCs attorney).
I want your ideas on what could be in public comments.
This can have a big impact, not only to this alliance but to the industry that directly affects you. These CCRCs go by the old-fashioned business model where management has all the power and provides services to passive elderly residents primarily in assisted living and nursing homes. This governance style is not suitable for today's younger seniors who are entering CCRCs in independent living and who are the majority of residents today. This is a great opportunity to get the attention of the state's legal head, in a state (like all I guess) that has no protections for those in independent living. In my state, as example, those in assisted living have protections at the state level in the Health and Human services department. They have an ombudsman to help solve problems. They have a Bill of Rights such as no retaliation for complaints. There is NOTHING like this for those in independent living.
I look forward to ideas from you on what to have in public comments.
Linda Kilcrease
Resident of a CCRC