Petitioner: ARCH CREEK NURSING CENTER
Respondent: AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION
Judges: ROBERT E. MEALE
Agency: Agency for Health Care Administration
Locations: North Miami, Florida
Filed: Dec. 13, 2002
Status: Closed
Settled and/or Dismissed prior to entry of RO/FO on Thursday, December 26, 2002.
Latest Update: Dec. 26, 2024
STATE OF FLORIDA Pils
AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION
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HEBREW HOME FOR THE AGED OF AHCA
MIAMI BEACH, INC. d/b/a DEPARTMEH. Teter K
ARCH CREEK NURSING CENTER,
Petitioner, : “REM eC bss }.
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Provider No. 213845 Be: Py uch
STATE OF FLORIDA, Audit Period July 31, 19 e ‘
AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE Engagement No. NHO1- 123%
Re dite ny Me AUCA-C uP
ADMINISTRATION,
Respondent.
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FINAL ORDER
THE PARTIES resolved all disputed issues and executed a settlement agreement,
which is attached and incorporated by reference. The parties are directed to comply with
the terms of the attached settlement agreement. Based on the foregoing, this file is
CLOSED.
DONE AND ORDERED on this the. (i dayof_ Ciact. __, 2003, in
Tallahassee, Florida.
prbe- Kk lure
Rhonda M. Medows, MD, Secretary
yrs fetration
A PARTY WHO JIS 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
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 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:
Peter A. Lewis, Esquire
Goldsmith, Grout & Lewis, P.A.
307 West Park Avenue, Suite 200
Tallahassee, Florida 32308
Susan Felker-Little, Esquire
Agency for Health Care Administration
2727 Mahan Drive, Mail Stop #3
Jallahassee, Florida 32308-5403
Robert E. Meale
Administrative Law Judge
The Desoto Building
1230 Apalachee Parkway
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3060
Lisa Milton
2727 Mahan Drive, Mail Stop #21
Tallahassee, Florida 32308
Finance and Accounting
2727 Mahan Drive, Mail Stop #14
Tallahassee, Florida 32308
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I HEREBY CERTIFY that a true and correct copy of the foregoing has been
furnished to the above named addresses by U.S. Mail on this the __<|_ day of
Gi (Qyr AG , 2003.
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Chrcnc iw iS) CHK. dor
Lealand McCharen, Agency Clerk
Agency for Health Care Administration
2727 Mahan Drive, Mail Stop #3
Tallahassee, Florida 32308-5403
(850) 922-5873
STATE OF FLORIDA
AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION
HEBREW HOME FOR THE AGED OF
MIAMI BEACH, INC. d/b/a
ARCH CREEK NURSING CENTER,
Petitioner,
vy. DOAH Case No.: 02-4803MPI
Provider No. 213845
STATE OF FLORIDA, Audit Period July 31, 1959
AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE Engagement No. NH01-122R
ADMINISTRATION,
Respondent.
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SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
STATE OF FLORIDA, AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION (AHCA
or the Agency), and HEBREW HOME FOR THE AGED OF MIAMI BEACH, INC. d/b/a
ARCH CREEK NURSING CENTER (PROVIDER), by and through the undersigned, hereby
stipulate and agree as fellows; .
L This Agreement is entered into between the parties for the purpose of avoiding the .
costs and burdens of litigation.
2. PROVIDER is a Medicaid provider in the State of Florida, operating as nursing
home, (ha was audited by the Agency.
3 The Agency conducted an audit of the PROVIDER'S cost report for the period
November 25, 1998 to July 31, 1999.
4, In its Audit Report issued on September 30, 2002, AHCA notified PROVIDER
that a review of PROVIDER'S cost report revealed that. in its on’nion, some claime in whole or
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ARCH CREEK NURSING CENTER v. AHCA
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adjustment that ANCA was making to its cost report. In response to the Audit Report,
PROVIDER filed a timely petition for administrative hearing, the metter was referred to the
Division of Administration Hearings for the assignment of an Administrative Law Judge, and the
matter was assigned DOAH Case No, 02-4803MPI.
5. Subsequent to issuance of the Audit Report, AHCA and PROVIDER exchanged
documents and discussed adjustments that were at issue, and DCAH relinquished jurisdiction to
AHCA for the execution of a settlement agreement by all parties.
6, As a result of the aforementioned exchanges, the parties agree that the Agency's
adjustments that were the subject of these proceedings, as they relate to the PROVIDER'S cost
report for the audit period of November 25, 1998 to July 31, 1999, shall be changed as follows:
a. The decrease in acquisition costs of $16,266 in Capital Additions and
Improvement to the Schedule of Fair Rental Value System Data will be removed.
bd. The Schedule of Fair Rental Value System Data Capital Additions and
Improvement “as reported” section wil! be adjusted to reflect the increase of $1,900,000.
7. In order to resolve this matter without further administrative proceedings, -
PROVIDER and AHCA expressly agree that the adjustment resolution, as set forth above, will
resolve and settle this case completely. As such, this Agreement constitutes PROVIDER’S
withdraws! af PROVIDER'S naritian tae cdminicten tive br cese cll eet odte.
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diem rate for the time period involved in this matter, and issue a notice of the recalculatior,.
Where PROVIDER was overpaid, PROVIDER will remit payment to the Agency in the ful!
amount of the cost within thirty (30) days of such notice. Where PROVIDER was underpaid,
AHCA will remit payment to the PROVIDER in the full amount of the underpayment within
forty-five (45) days of such notice.
9, Payment shal] be made to:
AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION oe,
Medicaid Accounts Receivable
Post Office Box 13749
Tallahassee, Florida 32317-3749
PROVIDER
Hebrew Home for the Aged of Miami Beach. Inc.
d/b/a Arch Creek Nursing Center
12505 NE 16" Avenue
North Miami, FL 33161
Payment shal! clearly indicate that it 's pursuant to a settlement agreement and shall reference
the audit period/engagement number (Audit Period: July 31, 1999/Engagement No. NHO1-
12aR} _
10, PROVIDER agrees that failure to pay any monies due and owing under the terms can
of this Agreement shall constitute PROVIDER'S authorization for the Agency, without further
notice, to withhold the total remaining amount due under the terms of this Agreement from any
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ARCH CREEK NURSING CENTER v. AHCA
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Il. | PROVIDER and AHCA reserve the right to enforce this Agreement under the
laws of the State of Florida, the Rules of the Medicaid Program, and all other applicable rules
and regulations,
12, This Agreement does not constitute an admission of wrongdoing or error by either
party with respect to this cass or any other matter. However, the parties believe that this matter
should be settled because the parties have agreed to the terms contained within this Agreement.
13. Each party shall bear its own attorneys’ fees and costs, if any.
14. The signatories to this Agreement, acting in 8 representative capacity, represent
that they are duly authorized to enter into this Agreement cn behalf of the respective parties.
PROVIDER agrees to forward a copy of this Agreement to ANCA with original signatures, and
understands that a Final Order may not be issued until the Agreement with original signatures is
received by AHCA.
13. This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the provisions of the laws
of Florida. Venue for any action arising from this Agreement shall be in Leon County, Florida.
16. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between PROVIDER and
AHCA, including anyone acting for, associated with or employed by them, concerning all
matters and superseces any prior discussions, agreements or understandings; there are no
promises. resresentations or asreements between PROVIDER ard ANCA other than es set forth
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the Agreement is completed and properly executed by the parties.
17, — This is an Agreement of settlement and compromise, made in recognition that the
parties may have different or incorrect understandings, information and contentions, as to facts
and law, and with each party compromising and settling any potential correctness or
incorrectness of its understandings, information and contentions us to facts and Jaw, so that no
misunderstanding or misinformetion shall be a ground for rescission hereof.
18. PROVIDER expressly waives in this matter its Tight to any hearing pursuant to
sections 120.569 or 120.57, Florida Statutes, the making of findings of fact and conciusions of
law by the Agency; and all further and other proceedings to which it may be entitled by law or
tules of the Agency regarding this proceeding and any and all issues raised berein, other than
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enforcement of this Agreement. PROVIDER further agrees that it shall not challenge or contest
any Final Order entered in this matter that is consistent with the terms of this Agreement in any
forum now or in the future available to it, including the right to any administrative proceeding,
circuit or federal court action or any appeal.
‘ 19. This Agreement is and shall be deemed jointly drafted and written by all parties to
it and shall not be construed or interpreted against the party originating or preparing it.
20. To the extent that any provision of this Agreement is prohibited by law for any
reason, such provision shal] be effective to the extent not 0 prohibited, and such prohitition
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ARCH CREEX NURSING CENTER v, AHCA
July 31, 1999/NHO1 +1 22R
SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
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21. This Agreement shall inure to the benefit of and be binding on each party’s .
successors, assigns, heirs, administrators, representatives and trustees.
22. All times stated herein are of the essence of this Agreement.
23. This Agreement shall be in full force and effect upon ex ecution by the respective
parties in counterpart.
HEBREW HOME FOR THE AGED OF
MIAMI BEACHA INC.
ARCH CREE ‘Ac nt
Dated: 2 of / , 2003
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a “xv Dated: 4 7 <> , 2003
PETER 4. LEWIS, Esquire
Goldsmith, Grout & Lewis, P.A.
307 West Park Avenue, Suite 200
Tallahassee, Florida 32308
Attomeys for Petitioner
HHA OF MIAMI BEACH, INC. d/b/a
ARCH CREEK NURSING CENTER v. AHCA
July 31, 1999/NHO1-122R
SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
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AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE
ADMINISTRATION
2727 Mahan Drive, Mail Stop #3
Tallahassee, FL 32308-5403
Bob Sharpe
Deputy Secretary, Medicaid
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Valda Cl
General Counsel
usan C. Felker-Little
Assistant General Counsel
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Dated , 2003
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hd. wan , 2003
Dated: Mice 1 &, 2003
Docket for Case No: 02-004803MPI