Assisted living (AL) and adult care facility (ACF) are housing settings that offer meals, housekeeping, and assistance with medications and activities of daily living. These models promote independence and offer opportunities for socialization in a home-like setting. Given the popularity with consumers and the demographic trends, we anticipate the demand for these services will only grow. It is alarming, however, that New York has the lowest AL bed supply in the country, and supply for those with low incomes is even more limited, according to the AARP 2023 State Scorecard. Since 2010, there have been nearly 100 ACFs that have closed in New York, resulting in a loss of 4,000 beds. The closures are largely due to inadequacy of funding. The State must do more to support and promote these critical services to ensure that these services will be available to those who need them.

2025 Budget Brief on ACF/AL available here.

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