AMENDMENTS TO THE GRANTS FOR CONVERSION OF ELDERLY HOUSING TO ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES.

SEC. 301. AMENDMENTS TO THE GRANTS FOR CONVERSION OF ELDERLY HOUSING TO ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES.(a) Technical Amendment.—The section heading for section 202b of the Housing Act of 1959 (12 U.S.C. 1701q–2) is amended by inserting “and other purposes” after “assisted living facilities”.(b) Extension of Grant Authority.—Section 202b(a)(2) of the Housing Act of 1959 (12 U.S.C. 1701q–2(a)(2)) is amended—(1) by striking “(2) Conversion.—Activities” and inserting the following:“(2) Conversion.—“(A) Assisted living facilities.—Activities”; and(2) by adding at the end the following:“(B) Service-enriched housing.—Activities designed to convert dwelling units in the eligible project to service-enriched housing for elderly persons.”.(c) Amendment to Application Process.—Section 202b(c)(1) of the Housing Act of 1959 (12 U.S.C. 1701q–2(c)(1)) is amended by inserting “for either an assisted living facility or service-enriched housing” after “activities”.(d) Requirements for Services.—Section 202b(d) of the Housing Act of 1959 (12 U.S.C. 1701q–2(d)) is amended to read as follows:“(d) Requirements for Services.—“(1) Sufficient evidence of firm funding commitments.—The Secretary may not make a grant under this section for conversion activities unless an application for a grant submitted pursuant to subsection (c) contains sufficient evidence, in the determination of the Secretary, of firm commitments for the funding of services to be provided in the assisted 124 STAT. 4083 living facility or service-enriched housing, which may be provided by third parties.“(2) Required evidence.—The Secretary shall require evidence that each recipient of a grant for service-enriched housing under this section provides relevant and timely disclosure of information to residents or potential residents of such housing relating to—“(A) the services that will be available at the property to each resident, including—“(i) the right to accept, decline, or choose such services and to have the choice of provider;“(ii) the services made available by or contracted through the grantee;“(iii) the identity of, and relevant information for, all agencies or organizations providing any services to residents, which agencies or organizations shall provide information regarding all procedures and requirements to obtain services, any charges or rates for the services, and the rights and responsibilities of the residents related to those services;“(B) the availability, identity, contact information, and role of the service coordinator; and“(C) such other information as the Secretary determines to be appropriate to ensure that residents are adequately informed of the services options available to promote resident independence and quality of life.”.(e) Amendments to Selection Criteria.—Section 202b(e) of the Housing Act of 1959 (12 U.S.C. 1701q–2(e)) is amended—(1) in paragraph (2)—(A) by inserting “or service-enriched housing” after “facilities”; and(B) by inserting “service-enriched housing” after “facility”;(2) in paragraph (5), by inserting “or service-enriched housing” after “facility”; and(3) in paragraph (6), by inserting “or service-enriched housing” after “facility”.(f) Amendments to Section 8 Project-based Assistance.—Section 202b(f) of the Housing Act of 1959 (12 U.S.C. 1701q–2(f)) is amended—(1) in paragraph (1), by inserting “or service-enriched housing” after “facilities” each time that term appears; and(2) in paragraph (2), by inserting “or service-enriched housing” after “facility”.(g) Amendments to Definitions.—Section 202b(g) of the Housing Act of 1959 (12 U.S.C. 1701q–2(g)) is amended to read as follows:“(g) Definitions.—For purposes of this section—“(1) the term ‘assisted living facility’ has the meaning given such term in section 232(b) of the National Housing Act (1715w(b));“(2) the term ‘service-enriched housing’ means housing that—“(A) makes available through licensed or certified third party service providers supportive services to assist the residents in carrying out activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing, eating, getting in and out of bed 124 STAT. 4084 or chairs, walking, going outdoors, using the toilet, laundry, home management, preparing meals, shopping for personal items, obtaining and taking medication, managing money, using the telephone, or performing light or heavy housework, and which may make available to residents home health care services, such as nursing and therapy;“(B) includes the position of service coordinator, which may be funded as an operating expense of the property;“(C) provides separate dwelling units for residents, each of which contains a full kitchen and bathroom and which includes common rooms and other facilities appropriate for the provision of supportive services to the residents of the housing; and“(D) provides residents with control over health care and supportive services decisions, including the right to accept, decline, or choose such services, and to have the choice of provider; and“(3) the definitions in section 1701(q)(k) of this title shall apply.”.