Residential care facilities for the elderly: housing protections.
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed Assembly
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to strengthen housing protections for residents of residential care facilities for the elderly (RCFEs). It increases the notice period required for evictions, allowing residents 30, 60, or 90 days’ warning depending on their length of residency. The bill also mandates that RCFEs provide detailed discharge plans, including options that are financially feasible for the resident and meet their needs, and requires notification to the local long-term care ombudsman. Violations of these provisions can result in civil and criminal penalties.
Key provisions
- Increases eviction notice periods to 30, 60, or 90 days based on residency length.
- Requires RCFEs to create and document a safe discharge plan, including financially feasible options.
- Mandates documentation of reasonable efforts to create a discharge plan.
- Requires notification to the local long-term care ombudsman.
- Prohibits RCFEs from refusing entry or restricting residency until the notice period has elapsed.
- Establishes civil and criminal penalties for refusing entry.
- Requires detailed information to be included in the eviction notice, such as reasons for eviction and resident rights.
- Specifies criteria for discharge locations, including financial practicability and Medi-Cal coverage.
Who is affected
- Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly (RCFEs)
- Elderly Residents of RCFEs
- Long-Term Care Ombudsmen
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