Senate probes the cost of assisted living and its burden on American families

Senate probes the cost of assisted living and its burden on American families
KFF Health News, by Jordan Rau; 1/25/24
A U.S. Senate committee on Thursday launched an examination of assisted living, holding its first hearing in two decades on the industry as leaders of both parties expressed concern about the high cost and mixed quality of the long-term care facilities. The federal government has minimal oversight of assisted living, which is regulated by states, unlike skilled nursing homes.