429.63 – Legislative intent; purpose.
429.63 Legislative intent; purpose.— (1) The Legislature encourages the provision of care for disabled adults and frail elders in family-type living arrangements in private homes. (2) Adult family-care homes provide housing and personal care for disabled adults and frail elders who choose to live with an individual or family in a private home. The adult family-care home provider […]
429.65 – Definitions.
429.65 Definitions.—As used in this part, the term: (1) “Activities of daily living” means functions and tasks for self-care, including eating, bathing, grooming, dressing, ambulating, and other similar tasks. (2) “Adult family-care home” means a full-time, family-type living arrangement, in a private home, under which a person who owns or rents the home provides room, board, and personal […]
429.67 – Licensure.
429.67 Licensure.— (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 issued by the agency […]
429.69 – Denial, revocation, and suspension of a license.
429.69 Denial, revocation, and suspension of a license.—In addition to the requirements of part II of chapter 408, the agency may deny, suspend, and revoke a license for any of the following reasons: (1) Failure to comply with the background screening standards of this part, s. 408.809(1), or chapter 435. (2) Failure to correct cited fire code violations […]
429.71 – Classification of deficiencies; administrative fines.
429.71 Classification of deficiencies; administrative fines.— (1) In addition to the requirements of part II of chapter 408 and in addition to any other liability or penalty provided by law, the agency may impose an administrative fine on a provider according to the following classification: (a) Class I violations are those conditions or practices related to the operation […]
429.73 – Rules and standards relating to adult family-care homes.
429.73 Rules and standards relating to adult family-care homes.— (1) The agency in consultation with the Department of Health and the Department of Children and Families shall establish by rule minimum standards to ensure the health, safety, and well-being of each resident in the adult family-care home pursuant to this part. The rules must address: (a) Requirements for […]
429.75 – Training and education programs.
429.75 Training and education programs.— (1) Each adult family-care home provider shall complete training and education programs. (2) Training and education programs must include information relating to: (a) State law and rules governing adult family-care homes, with emphasis on appropriateness of placement of residents in an adult family-care home. (b) Identifying and reporting abuse, neglect, and exploitation. (c) Identifying and meeting […]
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 […]