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  • 2009 Legislative Notice   (Assisted Living Facility Changes due to the passage of SB 1986)



  • Bernard Hudson
    Manager, Long Term Care Unit


    Bureau of Long Term Care Services
    Assisted Living Section, Mail Stop #30
    2727 Mahan Drive
    Tallahassee, FL 32308
    (850) 487-2515
    (850) 922-1984 Fax


    Assisted Living Facility


    An assisted living facility (ALF) is designed to provide personal care services in the least restrictive and most home-like environment. These facilities can range in size from one resident to several hundred and may offer a wide variety of personal and nursing services designed specifically to meet an individual's personal needs.

    Facilities are licensed to provide routine personal care services under a "Standard" license, or more specific services under the authority of "Specialty" licenses. ALFs meeting the requirements for a Standard license may also qualify for specialty licenses. The purpose of "Specialty Licenses" is to allow individuals to "age in place" in familiar surroundings that can adequately and safely meet their continuing healthcare needs.

    For a list of licensed assisted living facilities, please visit the following link:   http://www.floridahealthfinder.gov/.

    It is unlawful to knowingly refer a person for residency to an unlicensed assisted living facility. Any person who violates this law, commits a noncriminal violation, punishable by a fine not exceeding $500 as provided in s. 775.083, Florida Statutes.

    Information on ALF law and regulation may be obtained from the Department of Elder Affairs’ web site at www.elderaffairs.state.fl.us. Pursuant Chapter 429.52(1) and (9) assisted living facility administrator training is required. Only individuals registered by the Department of Elder Affairs are qualified to provide the training. To obtain a list of approved trainers, select “ALF Training Providers & Test Fees” from the above link.

    More detailed program information on assisted living facilities can be found at the Department of Elder Affairs' Florida Affordable Assisted Living Website.

    Statute/Rule Authority


    Survey Guidelines


    Assisted Living Facility Initial and Change of Ownership Application Package

    Background Screening Package


    Assisted Living Facility Renewal Application Package


    Incident Reporting


    Resident Health Assessment


    Provider Emergency Contact Information and Resources


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