On April 23, 2026, the Department of Justice and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) rescheduled medical cannabis to Schedule III. This change is an essential shift in federal policy and acknowledges that state regulated cannabis products have medicinal benefits. Potential benefits for senior patients include pain relief, seizure and tremor relief, improved sleep, anxiety relief and improving overall quality of life.
Entourage Consulting provides consulting, education and resources for Assisted Living and Skilled Nursing facilities on the law, regulations and utilization of cannabinoids for senior patients in their care. We can assist you in developing a policy and procedures for the use of cannabis as a therapeutic tool.
Cannabinoid Therapeutics: The Schedule III Shift: Is Your Facility Compliant or Exposed?
The Department of Justice and the DEA have officially moved cannabis to Schedule III. This historic federal shift changes everything for facility operations, risk management, and compliance strategy, particularly in long term care and assisted living facilities.
This is not full federal legalization—it is a tightly regulated transition under FDA and DEA frameworks. If your facility manages care, housing, hospitality, or workforce safety, old policies are no longer enough to protect you.
Do your staff know the difference between state-licensed medical products and illicit use under the new rules? Are your storage, administration, and employment policies legally airtight?
Don’t wait for an audit or a liability claim to expose the gaps.
Entourage Consulting Services provides specialized “Cannabinoid Education & Compliance Training” tailored specifically for facilities. We help you update operational protocols, train frontline staff, and mitigate risk in this new regulatory era.
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Contact us to learn more about cannabis in Assisted Living and Skilled Nursing facilities and schedule an executive briefing or facility-wide training consultation..