Section 59A-37.003 - License Requirements(1) LICENSE TIMEFRAME. Except for conditional licenses, all AFCH licenses shall be effective for 2 years from the date of issuance.(2) LICENSE CONDITIONS. A license to operate an AFCH is not transferable and is valid only for the provider named, the capacity stated, and the premises described on the license. A change of ownership is prohibited.(3) VOLUNTARY CLOSURE. The licensed provider shall give at least 60 days written notice of any intent to voluntarily close a currently licensed AFCH to the AHCA Assisted Living Unit, each residents or resident's representative, and case managers of OSS recipients.(4) LICENSED CAPACITY.(a) There shall be no more than 5 residents in any AFCH. The number of residents permitted in a particular adult family-care home will be determined by the agency based upon the fire safety standards provided under rule 59A-37.010, F.A.C., and compliance with physical site standards established in rule 59A-37.009, F.A.C. An increase in capacity may not be made without the prior approval of the agency.(b) Adult relatives of the provider who require personal care and supervision and reside in the home for more than 30 days shall be considered residents only for the purposes of determining capacity.(c) Except homes licensed as adult foster homes or adult congregate living facilities prior to January 1, 1994, each AFCH must designate at least one licensed space for a resident receiving optional state supplementation.(5) ADVERTISING. A licensed adult family-care home may advertise accommodations and services consistent with its license. (a) The AFCH may not be listed in the yellow pages of the telephone directory under the heading of "nursing home" or "assisted living facility."(b) An advertisement for an adult family-care home must include the term "adult family-care home" and the home's license number.(c) Pursuant to section 429.83, F.S., an AFCH claiming to provide special care for persons with Alzheimer's disease or other related dementias must disclose those special care services in any advertisement or in a separate document, which shall be distributed to the public upon request.(6) POSTING OF INFORMATION. For the purpose of a resident's ability to lodge complaints, the AFCH licensee or designee must post the addresses and toll-free telephone numbers for the following entities in full view in a common area accessible to all residents:(a) District Long-Term Care Ombudsman Council;(b) Advocacy Center for Persons with Disabilities;(c) Florida Local Advocacy Council;(d) Agency Consumer Hotline; and,(e) Florida Abuse Hotline.Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 59A-37.003
Rulemaking Authority 429.67, 429.73 FS. Law Implemented 429.67, 429.73, 429.83 FS.
New 5-14-86, Amended 2-2-95, Formerly 10A-14.004, Amended 9-19-96, 6-6-99, 4-15-10, Formerly 58A-14.004, 7-1-19.New 5-14-86, Amended 2-2-95, Formerly 10A-14.004, Amended 9-19-96, 6-6-99, 4-15-10, Formerly 58A-14.004, 7-1-19.