Senator Casey Demands Three of the Largest Assisted Living Facility Owners Answer Concerns About Workforce, Cost and Quality of Care

Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging, sent letters to the CEOs of three of the largest corporate owners of American assisted living facilities—Atria Senior Living, Brookdale Senior Living, and Sunrise Senior Living. The letters address significant concerns about workforce shortages and expensive and inadequate care in assisted living facilities raised by recent reporting in the Washington Post and New York Times. In the letters, Chairman Casey requests a series of information from the companies about these concerns.

“The Senate Special Committee on Aging has jurisdiction over the problems older adults face, including matters of maintaining older adults’ health, their ability to secure proper housing, and their ability to obtain care or assistance when needed. Since its formation in the 1960s, the Committee has frequently used its authority to examine private companies when concerns arise about potential health and safety, as well as financial risks posed to older adults. As Chairman, I have an interest in ensuring that older adults and people with disabilities are receiving high-quality care, have access to proper housing, and receive good value for their hard-earned dollars,” wrote Chairman Casey.

In addition to sending the letters, Chairman Casey will hold an Aging Committee hearing on January 25th entitled “Assisted Living Facilities: Understanding Long-Term Care Options for Older Adults,” where the challenges faced by assisted living facility residents will be examined in further detail.

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Casey Demands Three of the Largest Assisted Living Facility Owners Answer Questions About Workforce, Cost and Quality of Care