Category: Florida

ALF Staff Files: The 3 Most Common Mistakes That Trigger Deficiencies

ALF Staff Files: The 3 Most Common Mistakes That Trigger Deficiencies If you think your resident files get all the attention during an AHCA survey, think again. Staff files are one of the most overlooked areas when it comes to compliance — and also one of the fastest ways to rack up deficiencies. Here are […]

Buying a Facility With Medicaid Residents? Read This Before You Close

Buying a Facility With Medicaid Residents? Read This Before You Close I’ve seen this happen over and over again — good people buy an assisted living facility, thinking they’re ready to hit the ground running. They see the books, they see the resident list, they see the revenue… But no one tells them about what […]

What AHCA Really Means by “Nurse” — And Why It Matters More Than You Think

🩺 What AHCA Really Means by “Nurse” — And Why It Matters More Than You Think If you’re operating an ALF in Florida — especially one with an ECC or LNS license — you’ve probably seen the word “nurse” pop up again and again in the regulations. And a lot of people make this assumption: “My […]

Did You Know You Can Fix an Incomplete 1823 Form?

Did You Know You Can Fix an Incomplete 1823 Form? Let me ask you something — have you ever had a resident show up with a half-filled 1823? Maybe it’s missing a few boxes. Maybe the practitioner forgot to check whether the resident needs assistance with ADLs. Or worse — they skipped entire sections. If […]