ATLANTA – State Representative Chuck Martin (R-Alpharetta) recently received the Outstanding State Legislator for 2011 Award from the Georgia Council on Aging (GCOA). The Council chose Rep. Martin for this award in recognition of his work to secure the passage of Senate Bill 178, which established the “assisted living community” as a new category of long-term health care provider in Georgia. Continue reading “Rep. Chuck Martin Recognized as Outstanding State Legislator for 2011 by the Georgia Council on Aging”
Legislation Recognizes “Assisted Living Communities” as New Option for Elderly Care
ATLANTA – The Georgia House of Representatives today passed Senate Bill 178 with a vote of 172 to 1. Presented in the House by State Representative Ann Purcell (R-Rincon), this legislation establishes the “assisted living community” as a new category of long-term health care provider that will be able to provide an intermediate level of service between that of personal care and nursing homes. This will enable seniors to live in “assisted living homes” as they grow older and require additional care services. Continue reading “Legislation Recognizes “Assisted Living Communities” as New Option for Elderly Care”