Does either the federal or State government certify senior housing?
No. In 1995, HUD published roles for “self-certification” of facilities and services. However, in late 1995, the federal requirement for facilities and services was deleted from the law. At present, neither the state nor the federal government provide any kind of certification program. Must we allow non-seniors to reside in 20% of the units? Absolutely not, under Federal Law, your governing documents cam require 100% of the units to be occupied by at least one person 55 years of age or older. California law, where applicable, may affect the requirement that one person be 55 or over, but in any case where permitting residence by persons under 55 would take the community below the 80% senior-occupancy level, the community may require a 55+ resident (provided the governing documents so specify.) Must we exclude children from the community? Not according to federal law, however, California law requires each occupant of the senior community to be 55 or older, a permitted health care provide
