429.90 Purpose.—The purpose of this part is to develop, establish, and enforce basic standards for adult day care centers in order to assure that a program of therapeutic social and health activities and services is provided to adults who have functional impairments, in a protective environment that provides as noninstitutional an atmosphere as possible. History.—s. 1, […]
429.901 Definitions.—As used in this part, the term: (1) “Adult day care center” or “center” means any building, buildings, or part of a building, whether operated for profit or not, in which is provided through its ownership or management, for a part of a day, basic services to three or more persons who are 18 years of […]
429.903 Applicability.—Any facility that comes within the definition of an adult day care center which is not exempt under s. 429.905 must be licensed by the agency as an adult day care center. History.—s. 3, ch. 78-336; s. 2, ch. 81-318; ss. 79, 83, ch. 83-181; ss. 3, 17, ch. 93-215; s. 4, ch. 2006-197; s. […]
429.905 Exemptions; monitoring of adult day care center programs colocated with assisted living facilities or licensed nursing home facilities.— (1) The following are exempt from this part: (a) Any facility, institution, or other place that is operated by the Federal Government or any agency thereof. (b) Any freestanding inpatient hospice facility that is licensed by the state and which […]
429.907 License requirement; fee; exemption; display.— (1) The requirements of part II of chapter 408 apply to the provision of services that require licensure pursuant to this part and part II of chapter 408 and to entities licensed by or applying for such licensure from the Agency for Health Care Administration pursuant to this part. A license […]
429.909 Application for license.—In addition to all provisions of part II of chapter 408, the applicant for licensure must furnish a description of the physical and mental capabilities and needs of the participants to be served and the availability, frequency, and intensity of basic services and of supportive and optional services to be provided and proof […]
429.911 Denial, suspension, revocation of license; emergency action; administrative fines; investigations and inspections.— (1) The agency may deny, revoke, and suspend a license under this part, impose an action under s. 408.814, and impose an administrative fine against the owner of an adult day care center or its operator or employee in the manner provided in chapter […]
429.913 Administrative fines.— (1)(a) In addition to the requirements of part II of chapter 408, if the agency determines that an adult day care center is not operated in compliance with this part or with rules adopted under this part, the agency, notwithstanding any other administrative action it takes, shall make a reasonable attempt to discuss with […]
429.915 Conditional license.—In addition to the license categories available in part II of chapter 408, the agency may issue a conditional license to an applicant for license renewal or change of ownership if the applicant fails to meet all standards and requirements for licensure. A conditional license issued under this subsection must be limited to a […]
429.917 Patients with Alzheimer’s disease or other related disorders; staff training requirements; certain disclosures.— (1) An adult day care center licensed under this part must provide the following staff training: (a) Upon beginning employment with the facility, each employee must receive basic written information about interacting with participants who have Alzheimer’s disease or dementia-related disorders. (b) In addition to […]
429.918 Licensure designation as a specialized Alzheimer’s services adult day care center.— (1) This act may be cited as the “Specialized Alzheimer’s Services Adult Day Care Act.” (2) As used in this section, the term: (a) “ADRD participant” means a participant who has a documented diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease or a dementia-related disorder (ADRD) from a licensed physician, licensed […]
429.919 Background screening.—The agency shall require level 2 background screening for personnel as required in s. 408.809(1)(e) pursuant to chapter 435 and s. 408.809. History.—ss. 53, 71, ch. 98-171; s. 83, ch. 2000-349; s. 25, ch. 2001-53; s. 2, ch. 2001-67; s. 148, ch. 2001-277; s. 49, ch. 2004-267; ss. 4, 64, ch. 2006-197; s. 108, […]
429.925 Discontinuance of operation of adult day care centers.—In addition to the requirements of part II of chapter 408, before operation of an adult day care center may be voluntarily discontinued, the operator must, at least 60 days before the discontinuance of operation, inform each participant of the fact and the proposed date of discontinuance of […]
429.927 Right of entry and inspection.—In accordance with s. 408.811, the agency or department has the right to enter the premises of any adult day care center licensed pursuant to this part, at any reasonable time, in order to determine the state of compliance with this part, part II of chapter 408, and applicable rules. History.—s. […]
429.929 Rules establishing standards.—The agency shall adopt rules to implement this part. The rules must include reasonable and fair standards. Any conflict between these standards and those that may be set forth in local, county, or municipal ordinances shall be resolved in favor of those having statewide effect. Such standards must relate to: (1) The maintenance of […]
429.931 Construction and renovation; requirements.—The requirements for the construction and the renovation of a center must comply with the provisions of chapter 553 which pertain to building construction standards, including plumbing, electrical code, glass, manufactured buildings, accessibility by physically handicapped persons, and the state minimum building codes. History.—s. 14, ch. 78-336; s. 4, ch. 79-152; s. […]
