Proposal Presented for the Master Plan For Aging (#100)
Disclaimer
Throughout the MPA process, more than 100 proposals were developed thanks in particular to thousands of hours of work by external stakeholders and members of the public. These proposals and the MPA Council commentary are being submitted to the Governor and shared with policymakers and the public to inform policymaking. These proposals represent a starting point for discussion. Further discussion is necessary between relevant state agencies and stakeholders to both refine these proposals and assess which may be appropriate to adopt and implement.
Summary
Integrated and versatile housing options allow older adults and individuals with disabilities to live more independently in the community. Revise programmatic and regulatory guidelines to incentivize the development of versatile housing options in the community.
Add additional environmental supports and modifications to housing and development units to provide additional options for New York State’s aging population and for those living with disabilities.
Justification
Institutional settings can isolate older adults and individuals with disabilities from communities. Integrated housing options encourage housing to meet the needs of the individual in the setting of their choosing.
Full Proposal
Provide versatile housing options to meet the changing needs of older New Yorkers on a single site or campus. Encourage expanded development of co-located housing types for older adults to reduce the number of older New Yorkers who are inappropriately housed, underserved, and reluctant to leave housing for a higher level of care. Co-located housing also has the opportunity to develop micro-communities and operational efficiencies.
- Examine current funding opportunities for establishment of integrated housing settings.
- Revise programmatic and regulatory guidelines to incentivize the development of settings that contain components of independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing facilities.
MPA Council Commentary
This proposal is categorized as long-term. The co-location of ACFs and nursing homes are governed by a variety of regulations, including federal regulations, that make it challenging to locate the two types of facilities in the same building. New York State would need to discuss changes to federal policy with our federal government representatives. Funding allocations would be subject to the annual budget process and the availability of resources.