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04/15/2026

Check out our new blog on What You Need to Know About Fair Housing, HOAs, and Group Homes. If you've ever had questions about whether an HOA can stop your assisted living or group home, this is for you!

If you are looking at opening a group home, assisted living residence, or sober home in a residential neighborhood, one of the first questions is almost always the same: Can the HOA stop me? It is a fair question. It is also one of the areas where people get flooded with bad information, strong op

01/29/2026

Colorado assisted living owners: the July 2025 Chapter 7 updates are in effect, and while the rules didn’t radically change, how compliance is evaluated absolutely did.

We’ve published a practical how-to guide for owners that breaks the new expectations into clear, operational steps you can actually implement, covering staffing, fall management, documentation, surveys, and more.

If you own or operate an assisted living residence in Colorado, this is worth a few minutes of your time.

A step-by-step guide for Colorado assisted living owners explaining how to comply with the July 2025 Chapter 7 regulatory updates, avoid survey deficiencies, and protect your license.

01/08/2026

COLORADO UPDATE - FGI
There are some new updates from CDPHE re: FGI compliance reviews.
1. We intervened to ensure that FGI review is NOT needed when an existing ALR wants to upgrade its licensure to secured memory care. (If you are having trouble on this, pls let us know).
2. CDPHE reported yesterday that it's queue for FGI review is significantly reduced, especially for residential facilities.
3. The Dept. reminds applicants to ensure that the correct name of the licensed entity is used on the FGI application and through the licensing process. (We have seen this cause confusion, so it is important to be diligent on this point. Pls reach out if you need help setting up your entities prior to filing your license application).

01/05/2026

Happy New Year!

As we step into 2026, we’re grateful for the trust you’ve placed in us and the relationships we’ve built along the way. We look forward to continuing to work with you - helping you navigate challenges, seize opportunities, and make this year a successful one.

Wishing you a healthy, prosperous, and productive 2026. We’re glad to be on the journey with you.

12/08/2025

Immediate Jeopardy citations are serious in Colorado — and the consequences can be severe. And sometimes they are simply not based on facts.

If you operate an assisted living residence, understanding how to challenge CDPHE deficiency findings is essential. Here’s what you need to know about appeals, timelines, and protecting your license.

Learn how Colorado assisted living providers can appeal CDPHE deficiencies and Immediate Jeopardy citations, protect their license, and navigate the hearing process.

11/14/2025

It’s Assisted Living Convention time. Come and see us!

The legal path to opening a successful residential assisted living home is more accessible than you think—with the right guidance. Come to Michelle’s session on FRIDAY at 1:45pm to learn about how you can overcome local zoning, HOA, and building code challenges to open thriving homes.

10/14/2025

Colorado’s Department of Public Health and Environment has tightened the rules again—this time making resident rights in assisted living more than just words on paper.

From privacy and visitation to grievance protections and anti-retaliation measures, the July 2025 updates to 6 CCR 1011-1, Chapter 7 demand real, documented compliance.

Is your facility ready?

👉 Read our full breakdown on how to comply—and what CDPHE surveyors will be looking for next.
https://www.pinkowskilaw.com/assisted-living-blog/2025/10/14/how-to-comply-with-colorados-july-2025-assisted-living-resident-rights-regulations

Colorado’s July 2025 Assisted Living regulations expand and clarify resident rights—covering privacy, grievances, visitation, and autonomy. Pinkowski Law outlines what changed, why it matters, and how assisted living providers can update their agreements and policies for full CDPHE compliance.

09/16/2025

If you run a nursing home in Colorado, you already know: the spotlight is on our industry. Every citation matters.

The good news? You don’t have to accept every survey finding at face value. With the IDR process, you can set the record straight—if you know how to prepare.

Step-by-step guide here:

Learn how nursing homes in Colorado can request and prepare for an Informal Dispute Resolution (IDR) to challenge deficiency citations. Step-by-step guidance on deadlines, documentation, and outcomes to protect compliance and reputation. Informal Dispute Resolution Colorado IDR process nursing homes

07/26/2025

This is why we do what we do ☺️

07/24/2025

The OBBB (One Big Beautiful Bill) will be creating some change in the delivery of RAL services to the Medicaid population.
Like any other policy change, there will be opportunities.
We have a new article here to help you take advantage of the change.

Grow in the face of challenges. The passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) in 2025 marks a major shift in Medicaid policy across the United States—and Colorado’s assisted living community will feel the impact firsthand. With new federal requirements including more frequent Medicaid redeter...

06/09/2025

Victory for Colorado Assisted Living Providers!

We’re proud to have worked alongside the Colorado Assisted Living Association to advocate for House Bill 1213, which was signed into law by Governor Polis last week!

This important legislation means that assisted living residences in Colorado can now increase capacity without undergoing the costly and time-consuming FGI review—as long as no new construction is required.

At Pinkowski Law, we’re honored to support meaningful changes that reduce red tape and help care providers better serve their residents.

If you’re an assisted living operator and want to know how this change affects your business, we’re here to help. Contact us for more information or review our latest blog post here.

Pinkowski Law worked closely with the Colorado Assisted Living Association and state policymakers to make it easier for assisted living providers to offer more affordable housing options for Colorado’s seniors. HB1213 was signed by the Colorado governor last week and is the first law to curb ove