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, staff members must undergo standardized training in dementia care before working with residents, and facilities must maintain adequate staffing levels to meet residents' care needs. The bill also mandates that facilities provide tailored activity programs for residents receiving memory care services and allows the Department for Aging and Disability Services to impose additional requirements if deficiencies are identified.

Furthermore, the bill outlines the procedures for facilities that voluntarily relinquish their dementia care certification, including notification timelines and the requirement to submit a transitional plan for current residents. Facilities must also revise their advertising materials to remove references to the dementia care certification upon relinquishment. The new certification will be indicated on the facility's license, and facilities must comply with the provisions of this bill within 12 months of its enactment.