This study will examine the role of
assisted living facilities in meeting the needs of frail elderly.
The study will also examine the impact on staff and residents of
variations in facility characteristics and practices. Effects to be
examined include (1) staff satisfaction; (2) the affordability of
such care; and (3) the degree to which assisted living facilities
acutally allow aging in space and substitute for nursing home
care.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that
the collection of information encompassed by this request complies
with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR
1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding
the proposed collection of information, that the certification
covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a
benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control
number;
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these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.