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 […]
429.29 – Civil actions to enforce rights.
429.29 Civil actions to enforce rights.— (1) Any person or resident whose rights as specified in this part are violated shall have a cause of action. The action may be brought by the resident or his or her guardian, or by a person or organization acting on behalf of a resident with the consent of the resident […]
429.49 – Resident records; penalties for alteration.
429.49 Resident records; penalties for alteration.— (1) Any person who fraudulently alters, defaces, or falsifies any medical or other record of an assisted living facility, or causes or procures any such offense to be committed, commits a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083. (2) A conviction under subsection (1) is […]
429.177 – Patients with Alzheimer’s disease or other related disorders; certain disclosures.
429.177 Patients with Alzheimer’s disease or other related disorders; certain disclosures.—A facility licensed under this part which claims that it provides special care for persons who have Alzheimer’s disease or other related disorders must disclose in its advertisements or in a separate document those services that distinguish the care as being especially applicable to, or suitable […]
429.178 – Special care for persons with Alzheimer’s disease or other related disorders.
429.178 Special care for persons with Alzheimer’s disease or other related disorders.— (1) A facility which advertises that it provides special care for persons with Alzheimer’s disease or other related disorders must meet the following standards of operation: (a)1. If the facility has 17 or more residents, have an awake staff member on duty at all hours of […]
429.18 – Disposition of fees and administrative fines.
429.18 Disposition of fees and administrative fines.—Income from fees and fines collected under this part shall be directed to and used by the agency for the following purposes: (1) Up to 50 percent of the trust funds accrued each fiscal year under this part may be used to offset the expenses of receivership, pursuant to s. 429.22, […]
429.19 – Violations; imposition of administrative fines; grounds.
429.19 Violations; imposition of administrative fines; grounds.— (1) In addition to the requirements of part II of chapter 408, the agency shall impose an administrative fine in the manner provided in chapter 120 for the violation of any provision of this part, part II of chapter 408, and applicable rules by an assisted living facility, for the […]
429.195 – Rebates prohibited; penalties.
429.195 Rebates prohibited; penalties.— (1) An assisted living facility licensed under this part may not contract or promise to pay or receive any commission, bonus, kickback, or rebate or engage in any split-fee arrangement in any form whatsoever with any person, health care provider, or health care facility as provided under s. 817.505. (2) This section does not […]
429.20 – Certain solicitation prohibited; third-party supplementation.
429.20 Certain solicitation prohibited; third-party supplementation.— (1) A person may not, in connection with the solicitation of contributions by or on behalf of an assisted living facility or facilities, misrepresent or mislead any person, by any manner, means, practice, or device whatsoever, to believe that the receipts of such solicitation will be used for charitable purposes, if […]
429.22 – Receivership proceedings.
429.22 Receivership proceedings.— (1) As an alternative to or in conjunction with an injunctive proceeding, the agency may petition a court of competent jurisdiction for the appointment of a receiver, if suitable alternate placements are not available, when any of the following conditions exist: (a) The facility is operating without a license and refuses to make application for […]