Assisted Living Administration: The Knowledge Base

In recent years, assisted living facilities have begun to dominate the field of nursing home administration. These facilities serve the health care market segment of persons who no longer are able to live independently, who need help with the activities of daily living, but do not need 24-hour nursing care. In this cutting edge text, James Allen introduces the reader to this new and growing industry. He explores the domains of practice which include: organizational management; human resources management; business and financial considerations, laws and issues surrounding physical environment; and resident care. This volume is intended as a text for professionals-in-training for certification, as well as a resource for the seasoned administrator.

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Assisted living, the fastest growing residential option, burst upon the American landscape in the late 1980?s. These facilities serve persons who no longer are able to live independently and need help with the activities of daily living, but do not need 24-hour nursing care.

James Allen has updated and refined this second edition ofAssisted Living Administrationto include new information on the Senate Aging Taskforce report of 2003, and the financial shape of the industry. The volume also covers resident care issues, aging theories, as well as new industry data.

This volume is intended as a text for professionals-in-training for certification, in addition to being a resource for the seasoned administrator.

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