Assisted Living: Medication Management and Administration

The goal of assisted living is to give residents more control of their lives. Helping residents take medications on their own is one way to do that. If they are able, residents should be trained to take medications on their own.

However, not all residents can manage their medications alone. They may need help from a staff member. When staff help residents take medications, they have to follow rules related to:

  • Training.
  • Record-keeping.
  • Packaging medication.
  • Storing medication.
  • Disposing of medication.

We offer resources and outline the regulations related to various tasks in different types of assisted living facilities.

Last revised March 3, 2025