Rep. Ann Purcell Awarded for Her Work on SB 178

ATLANTA – State Representative Ann R. Purcell (R-Rincon) recently received the Outstanding Legislator of the Year Award from the Georgia Council on Aging (GCOA), as well as a Legislator of the Year award from the Assisted Living Federation of America and the Georgia Community Care Association. These recognitions come after Representative Purcell’s work last year on Senate Bill 178, which established the “assisted living community” as a new category of long-term health care provider in Georgia. Continue reading “Rep. Ann Purcell Awarded for Her Work on SB 178”

Rep. Chuck Martin Recognized as Outstanding State Legislator for 2011 by the Georgia Council on Aging

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”