Assisted Living Facilities (ALFs) Allowed to Terminate a Resident For Almost Any Reason
By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law Currently, Florida law and regulations allow an assisted living facility (ALF) to relocate or terminate a resident for almost any reason. However, the administrator must provide a 45-day notice and document the reason for termination or relocation. Section 429.28(k), […]
Orlando-based Assisted Living Facilities Appeal ALJ Decision, Win Case Against AHCA
By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law Two related assisted living facilities (ALFs) based in Orlando won a case against the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) on appeal. The First District Court of Appeal heard the case and filed an opinion in favor of […]
ALFs Are Able to Terminate a Patient for Almost Any Reason in Florida
By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law Florida law and regulations currently allow an assisted living facility (ALF) to relocate or terminate a resident for almost any reason. However, the administrator must provide a 45-day notice and document the reason for termination or relocation. Section […]