Two recently entered the role of chairpersons networks assisted living in Israel, Dan Weiss and Motti Kirshenbaum, the last of which was interviewed Globes "and said the high standard of living in homes , along with the fact that this is a heavy financial deal. Argument is correct, but it is important to add that the sheltered housing Networks considerable ability to change it. Investors, such as the Azrieli Group, are discovering that supportive housing is rental real estate attractive, should be aware of the measure will lead to quite a few new customers and revenue.

There are some issues that do injustice to the residents of sheltered housing and make it difficult for them very much. Only about 15 thousand children of seniors currently living in sheltered housing, in part because of concerns that cloud that accompanies those who are considering making the transition. It is estimated that if these barriers are removed, the future will be able to live in these homes 50 to 60 thousand residents.

For example, the law requires property tax payments will be paid by the tenant himself. However, senior housing has forced the residents to pay property taxes directly to the management of the house, and then transfer it to the municipality. The problem is that they avoid the tenant’s assumptions regarding being disabled, survivors and so on. Moreover, require the tenants to pay VAT on the price of the maximum property tax, which goes against the law. If only they separate the homeowner’s property tax payments and allow other accounts to pay it directly to the municipality, were tenants are saving thousands of dollars extra each year.

Another topic is the regulation of medical supervision in sheltered housing. Currently, all assisted living facility establishes himself what is his medical policy. Often it is not clear potential tenant, who has no neat and clear information on clinic services, hours of availability doctor, night shifts and holidays, and more."

In addition, homeowners raise each year the monthly rental fees by a certain percentage - arbitrarily and without giving an explanation for tenants - and beyond the CPI increase. Uncertainty about the monthly payment they would have to meet it and the services provided at home may cause any potential tenant to delay the decision to move to sheltered housing or give it up altogether. 

Commissioner tenants are reluctant pocket unnecessary payments, rent hikes unexpected inability to plan ahead and know that their money is not depleted faster than they estimated, leaving them in a hopeless situation. The more so, those required to harness all of their financial resources, their savings and their pensions in favor of transition - are most tenants. Many of them even sell the apartment for this purpose their unit. They have no "plan B". They came to live in assisted living the rest of their lives.

Previously held communication between the board of the sheltered housing tenants and the managements of the houses across the country, gave a welcome response to other issues such as the provision of safe deposit transmits each tenant management of the home, setting a reasonable cost in the possession of a private therapist and more. There are also speed up treatment are still issues on the agenda, so that more seniors will benefit arrangements.
In addition, there are significant problems in sheltered housing, which requires the involvement of government officials for the purposes of legislation or regulations adding existing legislation. Which include excessive VAT payments are added annual cost 24-50 thousand shekels, regulating the relationship between the senior housing clinics and hospitals and HMOs who care for the residents and the ongoing transfer of medical information and more.

The inclusion of new Chairpersons major networks protected housing is an opportunity where you can make changes that will be a model and an example for the entire industry. Indeed, sheltered housing tenants are satisfied with their lives in homes, allowing them to services and social life they want. These are people who do not want to live at the expense of their children or the back of the country, and help them do so. Controlling shareholders had those people would take up the challenge and to remove the barriers, it will be for the benefit of elderly residents, house managements, investors in the field of Israeli citizens and anyone interested in assisted living present or future.