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When can an assisted living facility accept your loved one? When can they refuse to accept them? When can they kick them out? Unfortunately, deciding on an assisted living facility is not a simple decision. In addition to finding a facility that provides good care, you'll need to be sure you understand how long it is likely to provide a solution. For instance, in many places someone who needs a wheelchair can be involuntarily discharged, so families who know that a wheelchair may be needed in the near future should look for a facility that has more liberal policies about keeping someone if they develop that need.

"Critical Issues in Assisted Living: Who's In, Who's Out, and Who's Providing the Care", a new report from the National Senior Citizens Law Center, analyzes how consumers are protected, or harmed, by states' assisted living policies. It's a great summary of assisted living regulations across the country. Professionals will find it helpful to see how regulations vary across the country, and consumers may benefit by seeing what assisted living facilities can, and cannot, provide in their state.