Petitioner: AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION
Respondent: CASO, INC., D/B/A PARADISE MANOR, II
Judges: P. MICHAEL RUFF
Agency: Agency for Health Care Administration
Locations: Deland, Florida
Filed: Dec. 18, 2007
Status: Closed
Settled and/or Dismissed prior to entry of RO/FO on Monday, July 13, 2009.
Latest Update: Jan. 31, 2025
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AHCA NO.: 2007012641
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ADMINISTRATIVE COMPLAINT
COMES NOW the AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION
(AHCA"), by and through the undersigned counsel, and files this Administrative
Complaint against Caso, Inc. d/b/a Paradise Manor II (hereinafter “Paradise Manor II”),
pursuant to Section 120.569, and 120.57, Fla. Stat. (2007), alleges:
NATURE OF THE ACTION
1. This is an action to impose two (2) administrative fines in the amount of
One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00), against Paradise Manor Il for two (2) uncorrected class
II deficiencies, pursuant to Sections 429.19(2\c), 429.52(4), Fla. Stat. (2007) and Sections
58A-5.0181(2)(b), and 58A-5.0191(1\(c), Fla. Admin. Code (2007).
JURISDICTION AND VENUE
2. This Agency has jurisdiction pursuant to 429, Part I and Sections 120.569
and 120.57, Fla. Stat. (2007).
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3. Venue lies in Volusia County, Port Orange, Florida, pursuant to Section
120.57 Fla. Stat. (2007); Rule 58A-5, Fla. Admin. Code (2007) and Section 28.106.207,
Fla. Stat. (2007).
PARTIES
4. AHCA, is the regulatory authority responsible for licensure and
enforcement of all applicable statutes and rules governing assisted living facilities pursuant
to Chapter 429, Part I, Fla. Stat. and Rules 58A-5, Fla. Admin. Code (2006).
5, Paradise Manor II is a for-profit corporation, whose 6bed assisted living
facility is located at 435 GreenLeaf Square, Port Orange, Florida 32127. Paradise Manor I
is licensed as an assisted living facility license # AL9904; certificate number #21283,
effective September 1, 2006 through August 31, 2008. Paradise Manor II was at all times
material hereto, licensed facility under the licensing authority of AHCA, and required to
comply with all applicable rules, and statutes.
COUNT 1
PARADISE MANOR II FAILED TO ENSURE THAT HEALTH ASSESSMENTS
WERE COMPLETED WITHIN 60 DAYS PRIOR TO ADMISSION OR WITHIN 30
DAYS AFTER ADMISSION FOR TWO OF FIVE RESIDENTS REVIEWED.
STATE TAG A418-ADMISSIONS CRITERIA STANDARDS
Section 429.19(2)(c), Fla. Stat. (2007) VIOLATIONS; IMPOSITION OF
ADMINISTRATIVE FINES; GROUNDS
Rule 58A-5.0181(2)(b), Fla. Admin. Code (2007) RESIDENCY CRITERIA AND
ADMISSION PROCEDURES
6. AHCA realleges and incorporates paragraphs (1) through (5) as if fully set
forth herein.
7. On or about September 26, 2007, AHCA conducted a follow-up appraisal
visit at the Respondent’s facility. AHCA cited the Respondent based on the findings
below, to wit:
a. On or about July 3, 2007, Paradise Manor II failed to have a medical
examination completed within 30 days after admission recorded on the AHCA Form
1823, January 2006 for 1 of 7 residents (Resident #1). A medical examination is crucial for
the health of a resident to ensure care and services are provided for the resident as needed.
b. During a follow-up survey on or about September 26, 2007, Paradise Manor
II failed to ensure that health assessments were completed within 60 days prior to
admission or within 30 days after admission for two of five residents reviewed. -
The Findings include:
A review of records for Residents #2 and #4, revealed that Resident #2 was
admitted in October of 2006 and the only health assessment in the record was
dated in July of 2007. Resident #4 was admitted in July of 2007 and the health
assessment was dated March 22, 2007. The administrator confirmed this
information in an interview on September 26, 2007 at 2:15 P.M.
Class III Correction Date: 10/26/2007
8. The regulatory provisions of the Fla. Stat. (2007), that are pertinent to this
alleged violation read as follows:
429.19 Violations; imposition of administrative fines; grounds. -
(2\(c) Class "III" violations are those conditions or occurrerices telated to the
operation and maintenance of a facility or to the personal care of residents which
the agency determines indirectly or potentially threaten the physical or emotional
health, safety, or security of facility residents, other than class I or class II violations.
The agency shall impose an administrative fine for a cited class III violation in an
amount not less than $500 and not exceeding $1,000 for each violation. A citation
for a class [I violation must specify the time within which the violation is required
to be corrected. If a class II] violation is corrected within the time specified, no fine
may be imposed, unless it is a repeated offense.
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58A-5.0181 Residency Criteria and Admission Procedures.
(2)(b) Medical examinations completed after the admission of the resident to the
facility must be completed within 30 days of the date of admission and must be recorded
on the Resident Health Assessment for Assisted Living Facilities (ALF), AHCA Form 1823,
January 2006, which is incorporated by reference. A faxed copy of the completed form is
acceptable. A copy of AHCA Form 1823 may be obtained from the Agency Central Office
or its website at
www.fdhe.state.fl.us/MCH Q/Long_Term_Care/Assisted_living/pdf/AHCA_Form_1823
%_Jan_2006_.pdf. Previous. versions of this form completed up to six (6) months after 7-
30-06 are acceptable.
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9. The violation alleged herein constitutes an uncorrected class III deficiency,
and warrants a fine of $500.00.
WHEREFORE, AHCA demands the following relief:
1. Enter factual and findings as set forth in the allegations of this
administrative complaint.
2. Impose a fine in the amount of $500.00
COUNT I
PARADISE MANOR II FAILED TO ENSURE THAT THE ADMINISTRATOR HAS
COMPLETED 12 HOURS OF CONTINUING EDUCATION IN TOPICS RELATED
TO ASSISTED LIVING EVERY TWO YEARS.
STATE TAG A505-STAFFING STANDARDS
Section 429.19(2)(c), Fla. Stat. (2007) VIOLATIONS; IMPOSITION OF
ADMINISTRATIVE FINES; GROUNDS .
Section 429.52(4), Fla. Stat. (2007)
Rule 58A-5.0191(1)(c), Fla. Admin. Code (2007) STAFF TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
AND COMPETENCY TEST
10. AHCA re-alleges and incorporates paragraphs (1) through (5) as if fully set
forth herein.
ll. On or about September 26, 2007, AHCA conducted a follow-up appraisal
visit at the Respondent's facility. AHCA cited the Respondent based on the findings
below, to wit:
a.) On or about July 3, 2007, Paradise Manor Il failed to ensure that the
administrator has completed 12 hours of continuing education related to Assisted Living
every two years.
b.) During a follow-up survey on or about September 26, 2007, Paradise Manor
Il failed to ensure that the administrator has completed 12 hours of continuing education
related to Assisted Living every two years.
The Findings include:
A review of the administrator's employee record revealed that there was no
documentation of continuing education since June of 2005. The administrator in
an interview on September 26, 2007 at 1:00 P.M., concurred that 12 hours of
continuing education was not completed from June of 2005 through June of 2007.
This was previously cited on July 3, 2007
Class II Correction Date: 10/26/2007
12. The regulatory provisions of the Fla. Stat. (2007), that are pertinent to this
alleged violation read as follows:
429.19 Violations; imposition of administrative fines; grounds. ~
(2c) Class "IH" violations are those conditions or occurrences related to the
operation and maintenance of a facility or to the personal care of residents which
the agency determines indirectly or potentially threaten the physical or emotional
health, safety, or security of facility residents, other than class | or class II violations.
The agency shall impose an administrative fine for a cited class III violation in an
amount not less than $500 and not exceeding $1,000 for each violation. A citation
for a class [II violation must specify the time within which the violation is required
to be corrected. If a class IL violation is corrected within the time specified, no fine
may be imposed, unless it is a repeated offense.
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429.52 Staff training and educational programs; core educational requirement.~
(4) Administrators are required to participate in continuing education for a
minimum of 12 contact hours every 2 years.
58A-5.0191 Staff Training Requirements and Competency Test.
(1)(c) Administrators and managers shall participate in 12 hours of continuing
education in topics related to assisted living every 2 years as provided under Section
429.52, FS.
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13. The violation alleged herein constitutes an uncorrected class III deficiency,
and warrants a fine of $500.00.
WHEREFORE, AHCA demands the following relief:
1. Enter factual and findings as set forth in the allegations of this
administrative complaint.
2. Impose a fine in the amount of $500.00
CLAIM FOR RELIEF
WHEREFORE, the Petitioner, State of Florida Agency for Health Care
Administration requests the following relief:
1. Make factual and legal findings in favor of the Agency on Count’s I, II.
2. Assess against Paradise Manor II an administrative fine in the amount of
$1,000.00 for the violation cited above.
3. Grant such other relief as the court deems is just and proper.
Respondent is notified that it has a right to request an administrative hearing pursuant to
Section 120.569, Florida Statutes (2007). Specific options for administrative action are set
out in the attached Election of Rights (one page) and explained in the attached
Explanation of Rights (one page).
All requests for hearing shall be made to the Agency for Health Care Administration, and
delivered to the Agency for Health Care Administration, Building 3, MSC #3, 2727
Mahan Drive, Tallahassee, Florida 32308; Michael O. Mathis, Senior Attorney.
RESPONDENT IS FURTHER NOTIFED THAT THE FAILURE TO REQUEST A
HEARING WITHIN 21 DAYS OF RECEIPT OF THIS COMPLAINT WILL
REASULT IN AN ADMISSION OF THE FACTS ALLEGED IN THE COMPLAINT
AND THE ENTRY OF A FINAL ORDER BY THE AGENCY.
Florida.
Michael O. Mathis
Fla. Bar. No. 0325570
Counsel of Petitioner, Agency for
Health Care Administration
Bldg. 3, MSC #3
2727 Mahan Drive
Tallahassee, Florida 32308
(850) 922-5873 (office)
(850) 921-0158 (fax)
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I HEREBY CERTIFY that a true and correct copy of the foregoing has been served
Paradise Manor II, 435 Greenleaf Square, Port Orange, Florida 32127.
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Michael O. Mathis, Esq.
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Docket for Case No: 07-005730
Issue Date |
Proceedings |
Jul. 13, 2009 |
Order Closing Files. CASE CLOSED.
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Jul. 07, 2009 |
Motion to Reliquish Jurisdiction filed.
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Jun. 02, 2009 |
Order Granting Continuance and Re-scheduling Hearing (hearing set for July 15, 2009; 10:00 a.m.; Deland, FL).
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May 11, 2009 |
Letter to Judge Ruff from M. Caso regarding request for continuance filed.
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May 01, 2009 |
Order Re-scheduling Hearing (hearing set for June 5, 2009; 10:30 a.m.; Deland, FL).
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Apr. 17, 2009 |
Notice of Appearance (filed by S. Haston).
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Apr. 17, 2009 |
Notice of Appearance of Counsel (filed by S. Haston).
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Feb. 27, 2009 |
Agency`s Motion to Conduct Final Hearing by Video Teleconference filed.
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Feb. 05, 2009 |
Notice of Hearing (hearing set for May 5, 2009; 10:00 a.m.; Deland, FL).
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Jan. 22, 2009 |
Agency`s Motion to Re-scheduled Hearing filed.
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Jan. 20, 2009 |
Order Granting Continuance (parties to advise status by January 30, 2009).
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Jan. 13, 2009 |
Letter to Judge Ruff from M. Caso regarding request for continuance filed.
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Nov. 06, 2008 |
Order Re-scheduling Hearing (hearing set for January 30, 2009; 10:00 a.m.; Daytona Beach, FL).
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Oct. 17, 2008 |
Agency`s Motion to Re-scheduled Hearing filed.
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Oct. 15, 2008 |
Order Granting Continuance (parties to advise status by October 22, 2008).
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Sep. 29, 2008 |
Letter to Judge Ruff from M. Caso regarding request for Continuance filed.
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Aug. 05, 2008 |
Notice of Hearing (hearing set for November 7, 2008; 10:00 a.m.; Daytona Beach, FL).
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May 21, 2008 |
Agency`s Motion to Rescheduled Hearing filed.
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May 14, 2008 |
Order Granting Continuance (parties to advise status by May 21, 2008).
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May 13, 2008 |
Agency`s Motion for Continuance filed.
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Apr. 03, 2008 |
Notice of Hearing (hearing set for June 17, 2008; 10:00 a.m.; Daytona Beach, FL).
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Mar. 26, 2008 |
Joint Motion to Re-scheduled Hearing filed.
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Mar. 24, 2008 |
Order of Consolidation (DOAH Case No. 08-0819 was added to consolidated batch).
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Mar. 18, 2008 |
Order Granting Continuance (parties to advise status by March 24, 2008).
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Mar. 11, 2008 |
Motion for Continuance filed.
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Mar. 11, 2008 |
Motion for Consolidation filed.
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Feb. 22, 2008 |
Order of Consolidation (DOAH Case Nos. 07-5730 and 08-0170).
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Feb. 19, 2008 |
Amended Notice of Hearing filed.
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Feb. 18, 2008 |
Motion for Consolidation (DOAH Case No. 08-0170) filed.
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Feb. 11, 2008 |
Amended Notice of Hearing (hearing set for April 8, 2008; 10:00 a.m.; Deland, FL; amended as to date ).
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Feb. 11, 2008 |
Order (time for response to discovery requests served by the Petitioner is extended to March 3, 2008, and all discovery should be concluded on or by March 31, 2008).
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Feb. 11, 2008 |
A Supplemental Motion to Agency`s First Request for Continuance filed.
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Feb. 04, 2008 |
Agency`s Motion to Re-scheduled Hearing filed.
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Jan. 24, 2008 |
Notice of Hearing (hearing set for February 27, 2008; 10:00 a.m.; Deland, FL).
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Jan. 14, 2008 |
Petitioner`s Request for Admissions filed.
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Jan. 14, 2008 |
AHCA`s First Request for Production of Documents filed.
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Jan. 14, 2008 |
Notice of Service of First Set of Interrogatories to Caso, Inc. d/b/a Paradise Manor II filed.
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Jan. 14, 2008 |
AHCA`s First Interrogatories to Respondent filed.
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Dec. 21, 2007 |
Joint Response to ALJ`s Initial Order filed.
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Dec. 19, 2007 |
Initial Order.
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Dec. 18, 2007 |
Administrative Complaint filed.
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Dec. 18, 2007 |
Written Petition filed.
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Dec. 18, 2007 |
Notice (of Agency referral) filed.
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