Petitioner: WUESTHOFF PROGRESSIVE CARE CENTER, INC., D/B/A WUESTHOFF PROGRESSIVE CARE CENTER
Respondent: AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION
Judges: DANIEL M. KILBRIDE
Agency: Agency for Health Care Administration
Locations: Viera, Florida
Filed: Apr. 10, 2002
Status: Closed
Settled and/or Dismissed prior to entry of RO/FO on Monday, May 6, 2002.
Latest Update: Dec. 22, 2024
STATE OF FLORIDA
AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION®*-3 22 (2
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WUESTHOFF PROGRESSIVE CARE KOOLERWI
CENTER, INC. d/b/a WUESTHOFF
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vs. AHCA NO. 2002069981
CASE NO. 02-1425
AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE .
ADMINISTRATION, pmk C ’beaecd
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FINAL ORDER
The Respondent, AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION
(“Agency”), issued to Petitioner, Wuesthoff Progressive Care Center, Inc. d/b/a
Wuesthoff Progressive Care Center (“Wuesthoff”), a notice of intent to impose
fine letter dated February 19, 2002 (the “Notice of Intent”). The Notice of
Intent notified Wuesthoff of the Agency’s intent to impose an administrative
fine in the amount of $5,000.00 for Wuesthoff's failure to file timely’ with the
Agency an application for change of ownership.
On March 15, 2002, the Agency received Wuesthoff’s Election of Rights
form. Wuesthoff selected Option “3” on the Election of Rights form disputing
the allegations of fact contained in the Notice of Intent and requesting a formal
proceeding pursuant to Section 120.57(1), Florida Statutes. Subsequently,
Wuesthoff withdrew it’s petition for formal administrative proceedings dated
April 12, 2002, and submitted a check made payable to “AHCA" in the amount
of $5,000.00.
Based on the foregoing, it is hereby
ORDERED:
1) An administrative fine in the amount of $5,00.00 is hereby paid in full;
and
2) The above-styled case shall be and is hereby, CLOSED.
DONE and ORDERED on this the _& day of ~2002, in
Tallahassee, Florida.
A PARTY WHO IS ADVERSELY AFFECTED BY THIS FINAL ORDER IS
ENTITLED TO JUDICIAL REVIEW WHICH SHALL BE INSTITUTED BY FILING
ONE COPY OF A NOTICE OF APPEAL WITH THE AGENCY CLERK OF AHCA,
AND A SECOND COPY, ALONG WITH FILING FEE AS PRESCRIBED BY LAW,
WITH THE DISTRICT COURT OF APPEAL IN THE APPELLATE DISTRICT
WHERE THE AGENCY MAINTAINS ITS HEADQUARTERS OR WHERE A PARTY
RESIDES. REVIEW OF PROCEEDINGS SHALL BE CONDUCTED IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE FLORIDA APPELLATE RULES. THE NOTICE OF
APPEAL MUST BE FILED WITHIN 30 DAYS OF RENDITION OF THE ORDER TO
BE REVIEWED.
Copies furnished to:
John F. Gilroy, Senior Counsel
Agency for Health Care Administration
Mail Stop #3
(Interoffice Mail)
Agency for Heaith Care Aaministracion
Mail Stop #9
(Interoffice Mail)
Gloria Collins, Finance & Accounting
Agency for Heaith Care Administration
Mail Stop #14
(Interoffice Mail)
Karen L. Davila, Esquire
Wuesthoff Progressive Care Center, Inc.
110 Longwood Avenue
Rockledge, Florida 32955
(U.S. Mail)
State of Florida
Division of Administrative Hearings
1230 Apalachee Parkway
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3060
(U.S. Mail)
ERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I HEREBY CERTIFY that a true and correct copy of this Final Order was
served on the above-named person(s) by U.S. Mail, or the method
designated, on this tne22hay of us"2002.
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Lealand McCharen, Agency Clerk “2
Agency for Health Care Administration
2727 Mahan Drive, Building #3
Tallahassee, Florida 32308-5403
(850) 922-5873
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AGCHCT FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION
JEB BUSH, GOVERNOR RHONOA M. MEQOWS, MD, FAAFP, SECRETARY
February 19, 2002
CERTIFIED/RETURN
RECEIPT REQUESTED
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Administrator Bs
Wuesthoff Progressive Care Center Inc.
8050 Spyglass Hill Road
. Vierra, Florida 32940
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NOTICE OF INTENT TO IMPOSE LATE FINE 4200200998
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Dear Administrator:
A fine of $5,000 is hereby imposed due to the late filing of an application for change of
ownership for Wuesthoff Progressive Care Center by Wuesthoff Progressive Care Center, Inc.
The application for the change of ownership was due to the Agency for Health Care
Administration by October 3, 2001. However, the application was received on November 21,
2001, 49 days late, as the effective date for the change in ownership was January 1, 2002.
Pursuant to sections 400.179, 400.102, 400.121, Florida Statutes (F.S.), the Agency must assess a
fine for change of ownership applications that are not received at least ninety (90) days prior to
the effective date of the transfer. A fee of $500 is assessed for cach day beyond the application
due date, up to a maximum of $5,000. :
PAYMENT SHOULD BE SENT TO: (if paid within 21 days of receipt of notice)
Agency for Health Care Administration
Long Term Care Unit, MS-33
2727 Mahan Drive ‘ .
Tallahassee, FL 32308 -
(Please include a copy of this Notice of Intent)
EXPLANATION OF RIGHTS
Pursuant to section 120.569, F.S., you have the right to request an administrative hearing. In
order to obtain a formal proceeding before the Division of Administrative Hearings under
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section 120. S7(1), F.S., your request for an administrative hearing must conform to the
requirements in section 28-106.201, Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C), and must state the |
material facts you dispute. °
SEE ATTACHED ELECTION AND EXPLAN ATION OF RIGHTS FORMS
Sincerely; wd, Mhest
Molly Fag a .
Program Manager
Long Term Care Unit
Health Faciliry Regulation
ce: Field Office Supervisor
Jim Kemp, LTC Unit a
File, LTC Unit
SENDER: COMPLETE THIS SECTION COMPLETE THIS SECTION ON DELIVERY
& Complete items 1, 2, and 3. Also complete
item 4 if Restricted Oelivery is desired,
@ Print your name and address on the reverse
so that we can return the card to you.
® Attach this card to the back of the mailpiece,
or on the front if space permits.
1. Article Addressed to:
O. Is delivery address different from item 17 CI Yes
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FEB 2 5 2002
Administrator
Wuésthoff Progressive Care
8050 Spyglass Hill Road 2. Sd
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RE: Wuesthoff Progressive Care Center Enforcement 4200200998
ELECTION OF RIGHTS FOR NOTICE OF INTENT 0 8 EP
PLEASE SELECT ONLY | OF THE 3 OPTIONS
An Explanation of Rights is attached.
OPTION ONE(1) G Ido not dispute the allegations of fact contained in the Notice of Intent and
waive my right to object or to be heard. I understand that by waiving my rights, a final order will be
‘~ " “Ggsued that adopts the Notice of Intent and imposes the sanctions sought. . ..
OPTION TWO (2) Q Ido not dispute and I admit the allegations of fact in the Notice of Intent, bur
do wish to be afforded an informal proceeding, Pursuant to Section 120.57(2}, Florida Stauutes, ar which
time [ will be permitted to submit oral and/or written evidence to the Agency in mitigation of the penalty
imposed.
OPTION THREE (3) XX Ydo dispute the allegations of fact contained in the Notice of Intent and
request a formal hearing, pursuant to Section 120.57(1), Florida Statutes, before an Administrative Law
Judge appointed by the Division of Administrative Hearings. sot
In order to preserve your right to any hearing, your Election of Rights in this matter must be directed to
the Agency by filing within twenty-one (21) days from the date you receive the Notice of Intent. If you
do not respond at all within twenty-one (21) days from receipt of the Notice of Intent, a final order will be
issued finding you guilty of the violations charged and imposing the penalty sought in the Notice of
Totent.
If you have elected either OPTION TWO (2) or THREE (3) above and you are interested in discussing a
settlement of this matter with the Agency, please also mark this block. .
Mediation under Section 120.573, Florida Statutes, is not available in this matter.
(Please sign and tii! in your current address.) FF PROGRESSIVE CARE CENTER, INC.
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Addrss;__110 LONGWOOD, AVENUE, ROCKIES "py! UaRiS
License No, and facility type: __ SNF 16320961 Phone No__ 321-636-2211 ext. 1509
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PLEASE RETURN YOUR COMPLETED FORM TO:
Molly McKiastry, Unit Manager
Long Term Care Unit, MS 33
Agency for Health Care Administration
2727 Mahan Drive, Tallahassee, Florida 32308
(Phone #850-483-5861, fax #850-414-5416, TDD 1-800-955-8771) EXHIBIT
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STATE OF FLORIDA
AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION
EXPLANATION OF RIGHTS UNDER SFC. 120.569, FLORIDA STATUTES
(To be used with Election of Rights for Administrative Complaint form — attached)
In response to the allegations set forth in the Administrative Complaint issued by the Agency for
Health Care Administration (“AHCA” or “Agency”), you must make one of the following elections within twenty-
one (21) days from the date of receipt of the Administrative Complaint. Please make your election of the
attached Election of Rights form and retum it fully executed to the address listed on the form.
OPTION 1. If you da not dispute the allegations in the Administrative Complaint and waive your right to
be heard, you should select OPTION 1 on the election of rights form. A final order will be entered finding you
guilty of the violations charged and imposing the penalty sought in the Complaint. You will be provided a copy
of the final order.
OPTION 2. If you donot dispute any material fact alleged in the Administrative Complaint (you admit
each of them), you may request an informal hearing pursuant to Section 120.57(2), Florida Statutes before the
Agency. At the informal hearing, you will be given an opportunity to present both written and oral evidence to
reduce the penalty being imposed for the violations set out in the Complaint. For an informal hearing, you
should select OPTION 2 on the Election of Rights form.
QPTION 3. If you dispute the allegations set forth in the Administrative Complaint (you do not admit
them) you may request a formal hearing pursuant to Section 120.57(1), Florida Statutes. To obtain a formal
hearing, select OPTION 3 on the Election of Rights form.
In order to obtain a formal proceeding before the Division of Administrative Hearings under Section
120.57(1), F.S., your request for an administrative hearing must conform to the requirements in Section
28-106.201, Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C), and must state the material facts you dispute.,
In order to preserve your right.to a hearing, your Election of Rights in this matter
must be directed to the Agency by filing within twenty-one (21) days from the date
you receive the Administrative Complaint. If you do not respond at all within twenty-
one (21) days from receipt of the Administrative Complaint, a final order will be
issued finding you guilty of the violations charged and imposing the penalty sought
in the Complaint.
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STATE OF FLORIDA
AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION
Wuesthoff Progressive Care Center, Inc.,
Petitioner,
v. CASENO..02:1427
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State of Florida, poop TSt
Agency for Health Care Administration, <0 Ae) o \
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PETITION TO WITHDRAW
PETITION FOR FORMAL ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEEDINGS * ©
Petitioner, Wuesthoff Progressive Care Center, Inc., (hereinafter “Petitioner”),
hereby withdraws its Petition for Formal Administrative Proceedings pursuant to Section
120.569 and Section 120.57(1), Florida Statutes (1999) and Rule 28-106.201, Florida
Administrative Code.
Respectfully submitted this 12th day of April, 2002.
WUESTHOFF PROGRESSIVE CARE CENTER, INC.
KAREN L. DAVILA, General Counsel
Florida Bar L.D. No, 283850
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Docket for Case No: 02-001425
Issue Date |
Proceedings |
Aug. 23, 2002 |
Final Order filed.
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May 06, 2002 |
Order Closing File issued. CASE CLOSED.
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May 01, 2002 |
Petition to Withdraw Petition for Formal Administrative Proceedings (filed by Petitioner via facsimile).
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Apr. 29, 2002 |
Order of Pre-hearing Instructions issued.
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Apr. 29, 2002 |
Notice of Hearing issued (hearing set for June 4, 2002; 1:00 p.m.; Viera, FL).
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Apr. 11, 2002 |
Initial Order issued.
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Apr. 10, 2002 |
Notice of Intent to Pose Late Fine filed.
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Apr. 10, 2002 |
Petition for Formal Administrative Proceedings filed.
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Apr. 10, 2002 |
Election of Rights for Notice of Intent filed.
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Apr. 10, 2002 |
Notice filed.
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