Assisted Living in New York: The Legal Landscape and Residents’ Rights

Agenda

10:00 a.m. – 10.05 a.m.

Welcome and Introduction

10:05 a.m. – 11.20 a.m.

Assisted Living in New York

This program will provide an overview of the models of assisted living in New York, their regulation and oversight. The panel will discuss how facilities may respond to changes in resident care needs; the importance of admission agreements; rights regarding eviction process, and will provide an update on policy and legislation.

Topics to be discussed include:

• Models of Assisted Living in New York, Levels of Care, and Regulatory Oversight
• Admission Contracts and Services
• Evictions Process and Protections, ADA Accommodations
• Legislative Updates

Moderator:

Nina Loewenstein, Esq., Staff Attorney, Disability Law Center, Inc., Boston, MA

Speakers: 

Iris Bikel, Esq., Elder Care and Estate Planning Attorney, Iris Bikel Law Firm, New York, NY

Lindsey Heckler, Esq., Supervising Attorney & Policy Director, Center for Elder Law & Justice, Buffalo, NY

Daniel Ross, Esq., Staff Attorney, Mobilization for Justice, Disability & Aging Rights, New York, NY 

1.5 Credits in Areas of Professional Practice

11:20 a.m.– 11:30 a.m.

Q&A