This bill establishes a new certification requirement for assisted living facilities that provide dementia care services in Kansas. Facilities that choose to apply for this special certification must adhere to specific criteria, including the experience of their management staff in handling dementia care and the completion of a state-approved dementia care certification program. Additionally, these facilities are required to maintain adequate staffing levels, ensure that all employees receive standardized dementia care training, and provide a tailored activity services program for residents with dementia. The bill also mandates that facilities must comply with these provisions within 12 months of enactment and that the certification will be indicated on their licenses.

Furthermore, the bill outlines the procedures for facilities that wish to voluntarily relinquish their dementia care certification, including notification requirements to the Department for Aging and Disability Services and the need to provide a transitional plan for affected residents. Facilities must inform residents and their representatives about changes in services and staffing, and they are required to revise any advertising materials to remove references to the dementia care certification upon relinquishment. The Department may impose additional requirements on facilities that fail to meet resident care needs, ensuring accountability and quality of care for residents with dementia.