ALF News

Seniors relocated during Lauderhill gas leak
Sun-Sentinel
An underground gas tank ruptured and leaked Tuesday morning, forcing the evacuation of more than 60 seniors and about 40 staff members from an assisted-living facility in Lauderhill. The gas leak was reported about 10:30 a.m. at Lenox on the Lake ...

Converting house to assisted living facility upsets some Belle Isle residents
WFTV Orlando
"We were surprised," said Sueto. The neighborhood HOA has hired a lawyer to try and stop the new neighbors from moving in. Florida law allows assisted living in private homes under certain circumstances, and the rules are complicated. A bill that would ...

Assisted Living Reform Bill Fails to Pass in Florida
Senior Housing News
A bill that would reform laws regarding assisted living communities in Florida failed to pass through the state's legislature last week after passing in the state Senate but never gaining support from the state's house of representatives. The bill, SB ...

Assisted living facility reforms fail to pass
MiamiHerald.com
Pat Lange, executive director of the Florida Assisted Living Association, said that the group thought this year's legislation was a “more reasonable approach” than last year's tougher reforms. She said the bill, and amendments in the Bean omnibus bill ...
ALF reform dies againThe Florida Current

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Innovative Service Helps Seniors and Families Find the Perfect Assisted Living ...
SBWire (press release)
Tampa, FL -- (SBWIRE) -- 04/29/2013 -- Information regarding assisted living facilities in Tampa, Florida and beyond are provided for those who are looking for assisted living facilities in the area. Assisted Living Facilities in Tampa and Beyond ...

Pasco Assisted Living Facility License Revoked
Patch.com
A New Port Richey assisted living facility has lost its license amidst accusations about its care for patients and staffing. The state Agency for Health Care Administration revoked Hillandale Assisted Living Facility's license in an order dated April ...

Hillandale, a troubled assisted living facility, ordered to close
WTSP 10 News
New Port Richey, Florida - "I hope they do!" That's the reaction of Jennifer Burns upon learning that the state wants to close the Hillandale Assisted Living Facility. Burns lives across the state from the home and says it's clear clients there suffer ...

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State orders Hillandale assisted living facility to shut down
Tampabay.com
Hillandale was featured prominently in a 2011 Miami Herald investigation of assisted living facilities across Florida. It accused Hillandale of using violent takedowns and restraints and locking unruly residents in a closet, sometimes for hours. Ross ...

Florida assisted-living facility bill looks stalled for a second year
Bradenton Herald
The Senate passed a bill earlier this month that aims to tighten oversight of Florida's 3,015 assisted-living facilities 38-0, but its House companion remains trapped in committee. While it's possible a bill could be heard in the House, supporters say ...

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Veteran-centered living facility aims for May opening in Viera
Florida Today
Doug Love, executive director at Viera Manor Assisted Living Residence, said the facility is awaiting an operating license from the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration. / Tim Shortt, FLORIDA TODAY ...