This bill establishes a new certification process for assisted living facilities that provide dementia care services in Kansas. Facilities that choose to apply for this certification must adhere to specific requirements, including demonstrating the experience of their management team in handling dementia care and completing a state-approved dementia care certification program. Additionally, these facilities must maintain adequate staffing levels, ensure that all employees working with residents receiving memory care complete a standardized dementia care training program, and provide a tailored activity services program for residents. The bill also mandates that facilities with this certification must notify the Department for Aging and Disability Services prior to any voluntary relinquishment of their certification, detailing changes in staffing and services, and submit a transitional plan for current residents.

The legislation includes provisions for the Department to impose additional requirements on facilities that fail to meet resident care needs, as identified through inspections or complaints. It also specifies that the label "assisted living facility with dementia care" will be included on the facility's license if they obtain the certification. Facilities are required to comply with the new provisions within 12 months of the bill's enactment, and the Department will adopt rules and regulations to implement these changes. Overall, the bill aims to enhance the quality of care for residents with dementia in assisted living facilities.