Petitioner: VENCOR, INC., D/B/A BAY POINTE NURSING PAVILION
Respondent: AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION
Judges: FRED L. BUCKINE
Agency: Agency for Health Care Administration
Locations: St. Petersburg, Florida
Filed: Nov. 29, 2000
Status: Closed
Settled and/or Dismissed prior to entry of RO/FO on Wednesday, December 13, 2000.
Latest Update: Dec. 24, 2024
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STATE OF FLORIDA, AGENCY Cc Lis Vip e
FOR HEALTH CARE as fete
ADMINISTRATION, ;
Respondent.
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FINAL ORDER :
This cause came before me for the purpose of issuing a final agency order, it
appearing from the Stipulation and Settlement Agreement, attached and incorporated
herein, that there are no remaining disputed issues of fact. This Final Order references
the following cases and facilities: 00-4769 (Bay Pointe); 00-4770 (Boca Raton); 00-
Seeger ror pert
477] (East Manor); 00-4772 (Lago Vista); 00-4773 (Menorah House); 00-4774 (Oaks at
Avon); 00-4775 (Palm Beach).
FINDINGS OF FACT
1. On I ECE oe & ID > 2001, a Stipulation and Settlement
Agreement between the parties was executed which dismissed the Petitioners case against
foe ce
the Agency. one, 18, 2000 an Order Closing File was entered by the Division of
Administrative Hearings, tetamning jurisdiction to the he Agency fo for fi nal 1 disposition.
CORRE corer pee one
2. There are no o remaining disputed is issues 2s of fact or law.
CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
The Agency has jurisdiction over the parties and subject matter pursuant to
Section 120.57, Fla. Stat. (2000). The parties are directed to comply with the terms of the
Stipulation, Settlement and Dismissal. The petition is dismissed and the file is closed this
[OD dayof Ne@eMbee _, 2001.
Rhonda Pome, flip —
Secretary
Agency for Health Care Administration
A PARTY WHO IS ADVERSELY AFFECTED BY THIS FINAL ORDER IS ENTITLED
TO A JUDICIAL REVIEW WHICH SHALL BE INSTITUTED BY FILING ONE COPY
OF A NOTICE OF APPEAL WITH THE AGENCY CLERK, 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 THE
RENDITION OF THE ORDER TO BE REVIEWED.
Copies Furnished to:
John Van Laningham Julia Lee
Administrative Law Judge Finance and Accounting
DOAH ' AHCA
1230 Apalachee Parkway 2727 Mahan Drive
Tallahassee, FL 32399-3060 Tallahassee, FL 32308
Steven Grigas, Esquire ——— Lisa Milton
AHCA, Bldg. #3 AHCA, Bldg. #3
2727 Mahan Drive 2727 Mahan Drive
Tallahassee, FL 32308 Tallahassee, FL 32308
Al Clark, Esquire
117 S: Gadsden St., #201
Tallahassee, FL 32302
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I HEREBY CERTIFY that a true and correct copy of the foregoing has been
furnished to the above named addressees by U.S. Mail on this the |"1_ day of
Ri KEM Ee, 2001.
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VENCOR, INC., Agency for Health
Care Administration
Petitioner,
Case Nos. 00-4775
vs.
00-4769
AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE 00-4770
ADMINISTRATION, 00-4771
00-4772
Respondent. 00-4773
00-4774
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STIPULATION AND SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
Petitioner, VENCOR, INC., and Respondent, AGENCY FOR HEALTH
CARE ADMINISTRATION, by and through undersigned counsel, stipulate
and agree as follows for the purpose of full and complete
settlement of the above-referenced Medicaid audit proceedings:
1. Respondent proposed and Petitioner challenged
certain Medicaid audit adjustments relating to the following
nursing home providers owned and operated by VENCOR, INC., now
known as KINDRED HEALTHCARE, INC.: Rehab Center of the Palm
Beaches, NH99-096M; Bay Pointe Nursing Pavillion, NH99-163M; Boca
Raton Rehab Center, NH99-091M; Fast. Manor Medical Center,
NH99-092M; Lago Vista Care Center, NH99-093M; Menorah House,
NH99-094M; and The Oaks at Avon, NH99-095M.
2. Respondent and Petitioner have conferred and have
examined various documents relating to the proposed audit
adjustments. As a result of these negotiations and examinations,
Petitioner and Respondent have determined that it is in their
mutual best interests to settle this proceeding in accordance with
the terms of this Stipulation and Settlement Agreement.
3. Upon full and complete execution of this Stipulation
and Settlement Agreement, Petitioner shall dismiss with prejudice
its Petition for Formal Administrative Proceedings and Respondent
shall enter a Final Order adopting the terms of this Stipulation
and Settlement Agreement. Petitioner shall be entitled to enforce
this Stipulation and Settlement Agreement in accordance with the
provisions of Chapter 120, Florida Statutes.
4. Upon full and complete execution of this Stipulation
and Settlement Agreement, Respondent agrees to amend or revise the
above-referenced Medicaid audit reports in accordance with the
attached letter dated September 13, 2001, and within a reasonable
period of time revise the Medicaid reimbursement rates for each
facility in accordance with the revised Medicaid audit reports.
5. For the purpose of this proceeding, each party shall
bear its own costs and fees. However, this paragraph shall not be
construed to determine the allowability of fees and costs for the
purpose of application of reimbursement principles in accordance
with the Florida Long Term Care Reimbursement Plan.
DATED this day of ; , 2001.
ALFRED W. CLARK, Esquire
117 South Gadsden St., #201
Post Office Box 623 (32302)
Tallahassee, Florida 32301
Telephone: 850/224-6161
Florida Bar No. 117914
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AGENCY FOR HEAL CARE
ADMINISTRATION
2727 Mahan Drive
Tallahassee, FL 32308
Telephone: 850/921-0056
’” WILLIAM ROBERTS
Acting General Counsel
AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE
ADMINISTRATION
2727 Mahan Drive
Tallahassee, FL 32308
Telephone: 850/921-0056
BOB SHARPE
Deputy Secretary of Medicaid
AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE
ADMINISTRATION
2727 Mahan Drive
Tallahassee, FL 32308
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921 NORTH DAVIS STREET BLDG A*SUITE 158 JACKSONVILLE, FL 32209
September 13, 2001
Mr. S. David Simpson
Kindred Healthcare
680 South Fourth Avenue
Louisville, Kentucky 40202
Subject: Administrative Appeals:
Boca Raton /! NH99-091M
East Manor /} NHS9-092M
Lago Vista /f NH99-093M
Menorah House // NHS9-094M
Oaks atAvon // NH99-095M
Rehab-Palm Bch // NHS9-096M
Bay Pointe ii NH99-163M
Dear Mr. Simpson:
Per review of the information submitted to date, following is a summary of the proposed
revisions to the above facilities audit report. If you agree with the following, please
initiate the preparation of the settlement agreement,
Boca Raton
1} Page 3 of the audit report (Schedule of Charges) will be revised in accordance with
the enclosed Appendix A. .
2) Adjustment no. 11 will be reduced by $55,119 to $(39,622); as a result of the
revisions made to the Schedule of Home Office Adjustments. ;
East Manor
3) Page 3 of the audit report (Schedule of Charges) will be revised in accordance with
enclosed Appendix B. .
4) Adjustment no. 11 will be reduced by $43,629 to $(31 383); as per #2 above.
STATE OF FLORIDA « AGENCY FOR HEALTE CARE ADMINISTRATICN
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Mr. Simpson
September 13, 2001
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Lago Vista
5) Adjustment no. 12 will be reduced by $68,073 to $(48,933); as per # 2 above.
Menorah House
6) Page 3 of the audit report (Schedule of Charges) will be revised in accordance with
enclosed Appendix C.
7) Adjustment no. 6 will be reduced by $49,015 to $(35,234); as per # 2 above.
Oaks at Avon
8) Page 3 of the audit report (Schedule of Charges) will be revised in accordance with
enclosed Appendix D,
9) Adjustment no. 9 will be reduced by $26,841 to $(19,284); as per #2 above,
10) Adjustment no. 22 will be reduced by $254,631 to $(448,254),
Rehab-Palm Beach
11) Adjustment no. 12 will be reduced by $54,148 to $(38,924): as per # 2 above.
Bay Pointe
12) Page 3 of the audit report (Schedule of Charges) will be revised in accordance with
enclosed Appendix E. Pee as
13) Adjustment no. 7 will be reduced by $45,824 to $(32,939): as per # 2 above.
All Facilities (Schedule of Home of Adjustments ;
14) Home office adjustment #25 will be reduced by $1 8,665,494 to $(1 422,784).
Sincerely,
Gk C Wilden
Errof C. Williams
AHCA Medicaid Audit Services
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Boca Raton Rehabilitation Center
Schedule of Charges
For the year ended May! 31, 1997
Increase
As Reported (Decrease) As Adjusted
Usual and customary daily rate 3S 19462" $ : ‘3 4oa6a-
———SS ————— ——S——S
Cir.or) (22.04
Patient charges:
Medicaid:
Ancillary cost centers:
Physical therapy $ 14,860 $ 0 $ 14,860
Speech therapy 880 is} 680
Occupational therapy 10,040 0 10,040
Audiological therapy 0 0 0
Medical supplies 8,984 70 8,984
Other 14,486 2th Oe loin 44496
Room and board 3,556,538 (4.Sto)}} 3.851.126 ~3,856,536-
Other fe] (e) 0
Totals 3,605,786 = ~3,808786-
3,603,402
Medicare:
Ancillary cost centers:
Physical therapy 4,295,960 QO 1,295,960
Speech therapy 466,800 0 466,800
Occupational therapy 1,347,800 0 1,347,800
Audiological therapy 0 a 0 ie}
Medical supplies 13,483 13,453
Other: 797,263 (vats) a Ai
Room and board 1,385,670 i C6 1 S— 1. 364, os¢-4,385,670-
Other ge _ 0
Totals 6,286,046 Habis —$;286,046~-
Si4d622
Private and other:
Ancillary cost centers:
: Physical therapy 447,651 0 147,651
| Speech therapy 50,520 ie} 50,520
j Occupational therapy 84,683 0 84,683
Audiological therapy 0 0 8
Medical supplies 8,444 Th 8,444
Other . 125,643 Gan te) o> 38.153 ~426,642-
Room and board 995,210 (275) A9t.435 ~-998,240--
. Other 0 0 —
Totals 1,442,151 (Sites) ASH 1,324,786
j Total charges $10,304,883 $ =e $40,304 883—
(233,373) 10,071,010
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East Manor Medical Care Center Aggendix 8
Schedule of Charges
For the year ended May 31, 1997
Increase
As Reported (Decrease) As Adjusted
Usual and customary daily rate $ 137.91 $ —0,00— S470
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(7.41) 130.00
Patient charges:
Medicaid:
Ancillary cost centers: &
Physical therapy $ 29,670 3 (20-670). $ 24,c7> 2.
Speech therapy 15,048 & 46,048) Ste 0
Occupational therapy 20,145 a ~BOA4S) DNS 0
Audiological therapy 0 ie] ie)
Medica! supplies 31,980 - 0 31,980
Other 10,752 iS. 6M 40752 geucg —w
Room and board 3,564,584 (5 gquy —S- 3,549,419 S64, 5S4~
Other o 0
Totals __ 3672179 ESSE
Medicare: 3.612.174
Ancillary cost centers:
Physical therapy 357,548 Ay -23,878- 351549 —Se%e4e-
Speech therapy 118,154 & —tO48- eis, R440
Occupational therapy 184,608 + -BO44S- 184,608 -204-262-
Audiofogical therapy 0 0 0
Medical supplies 40,180 (e) 10,180
Other 169,973 (45,340) ~40,762- (24. 033 -480,726~
Room and board 861,104 (26s) —O- $60,976 B64 404+
Other 0 0 0
Totals 4,309,551 78,845— ARS ATE
(45.605) 1,353,996
Private and other:
Ancillary cost centers:
Physical therapy 47,751 is) 47,751
Speech therapy 4,704 0 4,704
Occupational! therapy 12,684 0 12,684
Audiological therapy 0 im 0
Medical supplies 11,262 8 11,262
Other 83,307 (4 4s) O38 08886R
_| Room and board 652,741 C7) C682. 852 FAL
"Other 0 9 0
Totals 782,609 Casasn) 8 (137,607) 782 509—
Total charges $5,854,249 $ = S884
(40.507) 5,163,142
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Menorah House
Schedule of Charges
For the year ended May 31, 1997
Increase
As Reported (Decrease) As Adjusted
Usual and customary daily rate $ 201.16 360-0 SRO
(12.95) \FZ_3
Patient charges:
Medicaid:
Ancillary cost centers:
Physical therapy $ 18,240 $ 0 $ 16,240
Speech therapy 2,120 i?) 9,120
Occupational therapy 6,060 0 6,060
Audiological therapy 0 0 0
Medical supplies 5,822 . 0 5,822
Other 47,851 670 AEBS 24 524 9
Room and board 4,116,279 Li\,670) —-O— 4 tot Go -AHS2FO-
Other 0 0
Totals 4,171,372 a >44854- A483 524°
Medicare: SAUTE
Ancillary cost centers:
Physical therepy 656,868 0 658,888
Speech therapy 99,840 9 99,840
Occupational therapy 438,905 0 438,905
Audiological therapy ; 0 0 0
Medical supplies 8,429 ie} 8,429
Other 249,405 (123,069) 483,048} (16536 466,350
Room and board 4,346,832 0 4,348,832
Otner 0 0 0
Totals 2,800,299 (123.964) (88,046) aca
4,911,230
Private and other:
Ancillary cost centers:
Pnysical therapy 402,855 ie) 102,855
Speech therapy 8,910 0 8,910
Occupational therapy 42,330 . 0 42,330
Audiological therapy 0 0 0
Medical supplies 4,442 0 4,442
Other 452,473 Clos.to0) «8-H OTF HER 4FE-
Room and board 4,386,367 0 4,385,367
Other oO
_ Totals 1,697,377 Qoeeoo) 8-88. HESS
Total charges S$ 8,669,048 $ --490,890- $ ESS 46
(231.469) $437,514
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Schedule of Charges
For the year ended June 30, 1997
Increase
: As Reported (Decrease) As Adjusted
Usual and customary daily rate 3S 134304 «SSO $ 13425.
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Patient charges:
Medicaid:
Ancillary cost centers:
Physical therapy S$ 0 $ 0 $ 0
Speech therapy 0 fs) 0
Occupational therapy 0 0 0
Audiclogical therapy 0 (0) fe
Medical supplies , 5,305 - 0 5,305
Other 5,184 0G 10,003 —S484.
Room and board 2,515,012 C%BIV) -O 25:43 2,546,042.
Other 0 0 0
Totals 2,525,501 0 2,525,501
Medicare:
Ancillary cost centers:
Physical therapy 4,228,233 0 1,228,233
Speech therapy 365,208 0 365,208
Occupational therapy 988,500 0 988,500
Audiological therapy 0 0 0
Medica! supplies 21,626 0 21,626
Other : 1,041,865 = ((05.222) —S z¢g43 -L04885.
Room and board 1,569,305 (MO.6%41) — -O~ .525,006 —H589,308
Other 0 0 0
Totals 5,214,737 Qasaai) 2 S244 BE
Oo, S 068.216
Private and other:
Ancillary cost centers:
Physical therapy 6,051 0 6,051
Speech therapy 1,674 is) 1,674
Occupational therapy 2,982 _0 2,982
Audiological therapy 0 0 0
Medical suppties 2,652 0 2,652
Other 59,198 (S204) - = 6,144 69408
Room and board 1,095,503 QZ) 8 1,041. 37 ~-4096;503-
Other OT
Totals 4,168,080 £53,553) — int son —ht68,060-
Total charges $8,908,298 So TS _ —8,008,208-
(194.479) $108.84
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Bay Pointe Nursing Pavilion Append x E
Schedule of Charges
For the year ended May 31, 1997
Increase
As Reported (Decrease) As Adjusted
Usual and customary daily rate 3S 185.00" S000 Ss —485.99-
: Cr0.44 116,
Patient charges:
Medicaid:
Ancillary cost centers: . Soa SB
Physical therapy $ 20,690 3 ) $ 20690
Speech therapy : 9,495 0 9,495
Occupational therapy 8,720 0 8,720
Audiological therapy 0 0 0
Medical supplies . ; 65,618 - 0 65,618
Other . 5,527 WSS -& 24079 —8.507.
Room and board 3.474.678 = CZ1.S4S) 8 3450133 -B474-678-
Other - 0 0 0
Totals 3,581,728 0 3,581,728
Medicare:
Ancillary cost centers:
Physical therapy 431,059 ie) 431,059
Speech therapy 344,070 0 344,070
Occupational therapy : 311,995 0 311,995
Audiological therapy 0 0 0
Medical supplies 19,240 0 19,240
Other 318,148 CH.497) 8 ais) —S4ed4e-
Room and board 461,207 Cua) 4454429 “4620
Other ie) G 0
Totals 1,885,749 (13.776) A885,740-
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Private and other:
Ancillary cost centers:
Physical therapy 138,486 0 138,486
Speech therapy 71,370 0. 71,370
Occupational therapy ; 85,640 ; 0 85,640
Audiological therapy 0 0 0
Medical supplies . 18,023 0 18,023
Other 97,880 Colzait\ -O- 36,596 —97,880-
: Room and board 719,775 (2.504) -- 111,27) 249.776
é Other : o a
Totals 4,131,174 (63,798) 8 1.067.376 “HH
Total charges $6,598,624 $ ae SSE eA
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