04/02/2026

Model Points to New HCBS Role for Assisted Living Providers

A new Medicare-focused model from ATI Advisory outlines how assisted living providers could help deliver home- and community-based services to middle-income older adults—those who don’t qualify for Medicaid but can’t afford care on their own. The proposal targets improved care coordination and reduced healthcare spending, with projected Medicare savings of more than $500 million over 10 years.

For providers, the model highlights potential reimbursement pathways for services such as medically tailored meals, transportation, and personal care—areas where assisted living operators are already positioned to deliver support, particularly for residents without Medicaid coverage.

Read the full McKnight’s Senior Living article for more on how the model works and what it could mean for assisted living providers nationwide.