429.53 – Consultation by the agency.
429.53 Consultation by the agency.— (1) The area offices of licensure and certification of the agency shall provide consultation to the following upon request: (a) A licensee of a facility. (b) A person interested in obtaining a license to operate a facility under this part. (2) As used in this section, “consultation” includes: (a) An explanation of the requirements of this […]
429.54 – Collection of information; local subsidy.
429.54 Collection of information; local subsidy.— (1) To enable the agency to collect the information requested by the Legislature regarding the actual cost of providing room, board, and personal care in facilities, the agency is authorized to conduct field visits and audits of facilities as necessary. The owners of randomly sampled facilities shall submit such reports, audits, […]
429.55 – Consumer information website.
429.55 Consumer information website.—The Legislature finds that consumers need additional information on the quality of care and service in assisted living facilities in order to select the best facility for themselves or their loved ones. Therefore, the Agency for Health Care Administration shall create content that is easily accessible through the home page of the agency’s […]
429.42 – Pharmacy and dietary services.
429.42 Pharmacy and dietary services.— (1) Any assisted living facility in which the agency has documented a class I or class II deficiency or uncorrected class III deficiencies regarding medicinal drugs or over-the-counter preparations, including their storage, use, delivery, or administration, or dietary services, or both, during a biennial survey or a monitoring visit or an investigation […]
429.435 – Uniform firesafety standards.
429.435 Uniform firesafety standards.—Uniform firesafety standards for assisted living facilities, which are residential board and care occupancies, shall be established by the State Fire Marshal pursuant to s. 633.206. (1) EVACUATION CAPABILITY.—A firesafety evacuation capability determination shall be conducted within 6 months after the date of initial licensure of an assisted living facility, if required. (2) FIRESAFETY REQUIREMENTS.— […]
429.44 – Construction and renovation; requirements.
429.44 Construction and renovation; requirements.— (1) The requirements for the construction and renovation of a facility shall comply with chapter 553 which pertains to building construction standards, including plumbing, electrical code, glass, manufactured buildings, accessibility for persons with disabilities, and the state minimum building code and with s. 633.206, which pertains to uniform firesafety standards. (2) Upon notification […]
429.275 – Business practice; personnel records; liability insurance.
429.275 Business practice; personnel records; liability insurance.—The assisted living facility shall be administered on a sound financial basis that is consistent with good business practices. (1) The administrator or owner of a facility shall maintain accurate business records that identify, summarize, and classify funds received and expenses disbursed and shall use written accounting procedures and a recognized […]
429.445 – Compliance with local zoning requirements.
429.445 Compliance with local zoning requirements.—No facility licensed under this part may commence any construction which will expand the size of the existing structure unless the licensee first submits to the agency proof that such construction will be in compliance with applicable local zoning requirements. Facilities with a licensed capacity of less than 15 persons shall […]
429.28 – Resident bill of rights.
429.28 Resident bill of rights.— (1) No resident of a facility shall be deprived of any civil or legal rights, benefits, or privileges guaranteed by law, the Constitution of the State of Florida, or the Constitution of the United States as a resident of a facility. Every resident of a facility shall have the right to: (a) Live […]
429.47 – Prohibited acts; penalties for violation.
429.47 Prohibited acts; penalties for violation.— (1) While a facility is under construction, the owner may advertise to the public prior to obtaining a license. Facilities that are certified under chapter 651 shall comply with the advertising provisions of s. 651.095 rather than those provided for in this subsection. (2) A freestanding facility shall not advertise or imply […]