Assisted Living Facilities

The 108-unit complex off Apalachee Parkway houses senior residents on low incomes. It has no backup power and is not required to have it under current Florida law.

The state is requiring nursing homes and assisted-living facilities to bar visitors from entering to prevent COVID-19 from spreading. Family advocates say that cuts out some of the key people who hold these facilities accountable. However, industry representatives argue, residents have more eyes on them now than ever as state teams enter facilities to help stop the spread of the coronavirus.

In an effort to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in long-term care facilities, the Florida Agency for Healthcare Administration has issued an emergency order requiring all facilities to open their doors to state health workers.

Governor Scott is expected to appeal a Friday decision by an administrative judge, who tossed out emergency rules issued by Scott’s administration. The…

A Florida lawmaker is calling on the state to overhaul regulations for nursing homes. The push comes after 14 patients died from overheating due to a…