New York Assisted Living Programs
In New York, the Medicaid Assisted Living Program is a state-funded alternative to nursing homes that offers home health care services in an independent setting. It is the only type of assisted living in New York that accepts Medicaid funding. However, this program is not available to all New York residents. To qualify for this program, an individual must need assistance with the activities of daily living in addition to requiring assistance with toileting, dressing, and grooming. Moreover, he or she must require assistance with daily tasks, including sitting, standing, and getting out of bed. If an emergency occurs, he or she may be admitted to a hospital for a short period of time, but once properly discharged, the resident can return to the assisted living facility. The New York State Department of Health (SDH) licenses adult homes and enriched housing programs to provide residential care. Both types of programs provide a variety of services for their residents, including supervisi