Petitioner: AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION
Respondent: GRAND COURT VILLAGE, INC., D/B/A GRAND COURT VILLAGE II
Judges: CATHY M. SELLERS
Agency: Agency for Health Care Administration
Locations: Lauderdale Lakes, Florida
Filed: Oct. 24, 2011
Status: Closed
Settled and/or Dismissed prior to entry of RO/FO on Monday, March 5, 2012.
Latest Update: Dec. 22, 2024
STATE OF FLORIDA
AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION
STATE OF FLORIDA, AGENCY FOR.
HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION,
Petitioner,
v. AHCA No. 2011010009
GRAND COURT VILLAGE, INC., d/b/a
GRAND COURT VILLAGE II,
Respondent.
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ADMINISTRATIVE COMPLAINT
COMES NOW the Petitioner, State of Florida, Agency for Health Care Administration
(“the Agency”), by and through its undersigned counsel, and files this Administrative Complaint
against the Respondent, Grand Court Village, Inc., d/b/a Grand Court Village II (“the
Respondent”, pursuant to Sections 120.569 and 120.57, Florida Statutes (2011), and alleges:
NATURE OF THE ACTION
This is an action to revoke the Respondent’s license to operate an assisted living facility
and to impose an administrative fine of $5,000.00.
PARTIES
1. The Agency is the licensing and regulatory authority that oversees assisted living
facilities in Florida and enforces the applicable state statutes and rules governing such facilities.
Ch. 408, Part Il, Ch. 429, Part I, Fla. Stat. (2011); Ch, 58A-5, Fla. Admin. Code. The Agency
may deny, revoke, and suspend any license issued to an assisted living facility and impose an
administrative fine for a violation of the Health Care Licensing Procedures Act, the authorizing
statutes or applicable rules. §§ 408.813, 408.815, 429.14, 429.19, Fla. Stat. (2011). In addition
to licensure denial, revocation or suspension, or any administrative fine imposed, the Agency
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may assess a survey fee against an assisted living facility. § 429.19(7), Fla. Stat. (201 1).
2, The Respondent was issued a license by the Agency to operate an assisted living
facility located at 459 Racetrack Road, Pompano Beach, Florida 33060 (“the Facility”), and was
at all times material required to comply with the applicable statutes and rules goveming assisted
living facilities. Assisted living facilities are residential care facilities that provide housing,
meals, personal care and supportive services to older persons and disabled adults who are unable
to live independently. These facilities are intended to be a less costly alternative to the more
restrictive, institutional settings for individuals who do not require 24-hour nursing supervision,
Assisted living facilities are regulated in a manner so as to encourage dignity, individuality, and
choice for residents, while providing them a reasonable assurance for their health, safety and
welfare. Generally, assisted living facilities provide supervision, assistance with personal care
and supportive services, as well as assistance with, or administration of, medications to residents
who require such services,
COUNTI
False Representation of a Material Fact in a License Application
3, Under Florida law, in addition to the grounds provided in authorizing statutes,
grounds that may be used by the Agency for denying and revoking a license or change of
ownership application include any of the following actions by a controlling interest: False
representation of a material fact in the license application or omission of any material fact from
the application. § 408.815(1)(a), Fla. Stat. (2010).
4, On March 25, 2011, the Respondent submitted a license renewal application to
the Agency with respect to the F acility. Exhibit A.
5S. In the renewal application, the Facility Administrator swore or affirmed “under
penalty of perjury, that the statements in this application are true and correct.”
Outstanding Fines
6. In Section 6 of the Respondent’s renewal application, the Facility Administrator
answered “no” to the following question:
Pursuant to subsection 408.831(1)(a), Florida. Statutes, the Agency may take
action against the applicant, licensee, or a licensee which shares a common
controlling interest with the applicant if they have failed to pay all outstanding
fines, liens, or overpayments assessed by final order of the agency or final order
of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), not subject to further
appeal, unless a repayment plan is approved by the agency.
Are there any incidences of outstanding fines, liens, or overpayments as described
above?
7. Contrary to the Respondent’s answer, a sister assisted living facility, Grand Court
Village I, in which the Respondent shares a common controlling interest, actually had two
unpaid final orders in the amounts of $2,900.00 and $4,500.00.
8. The Respondent’s answer to this question was false.
9. ‘The Respondent’s false answer misrepresented a material fact to the Agency.
10. The Agency relied upon the Respondent’s false answer in making its decision to |
issue the Respondent its renewal license.
Background Screening Requirements
11. In Section 8 of the Respondent’s renewal application, the Facility Administrator
made the following attestation:
As administrator or authorized representative of the above named provider/
facility, I hereby attest that all employees required by law to under Level 2
background screening have met the minimum standards of sections 435.04, and
408.809(5), Florida Statutes (F.S.) or are awaiting screening results. In addition, I
attest that all employees subject to Level 2 screening have attested to meeting the
requirements for qualifying for employment and agree to inform me immediately
if convicted of the disqualifying offenses while employed here as specified in
subsection 435.04(5), F.S.
Exhibit A, Section 8.
12, Along with the renewal application, the Respondent submitted an Affidavit of
Compliance with Level 2 Background Screening for Covered Employees, Exhibit B.!
13. In the above-referenced Affidavit of Compliance with Level 2 Background
Screening for Covered Employees, the Administrator made the same attestation as set forth in
Section 8 of the license renewal application.
14. — Along with the renewal application, the Respondent submitted an Assisted Living
Facility (ALF) Background Screening Affidavit of Compliance. Exhibit C,
15. In the above-referenced Assisted Living Facility (ALF) Background Screening
Affidavit of Compliance, Mr. Godinez attested under the penalty of perjury that he was in
current compliance with the background screening requirements of Chapter 435, Florida
Statutes, for both the Level 1 and Level 2 screenings.
16. Upon further review, it turns out that the Facility’s Owner and Chief Financial
Officer, Arturo Godinez, is disqualified from said employment in an assisted living facility.
17. Mr. Godinez was classified by the Agency as “not eligible” at the time the license
renewal application was submitted to the Agency.
18. The Respondent provided the Agency sworn or affirmed statements attesting to
Mr. Godinez being in compliance with the requirements of the background screening.
19. The Respondent’s sworn or affirmed statements in its license renewal application
and supporting documents were false.
20. The Respondent’s false sworn or affirmed statements misrepresented a material
fact to the Agency.
21. The Agency relied upon the Respondent’s sworn or affirmed false statements in
* The Respondent submitted the same “Affidavit of Compliance with Level 2 Background Screening for Covered
Employees” for both Grand Court Village I and Grand Court Village I.
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making its decision to issue the Respondent its renewal license.
WHEREFORE, the Petitioner, State of Florida, Agency for Health Care Administration,
seeks a final order revoking the Respondent’s license to operate this assisted living facility.
COUNT II
Criminal Background Screening
22, Under Florida law, no resident of an assisted living facility shall be deprived of
any civil or legal rights, benefits, or privileges guaranteed by law, the Constitution of the State of
Florida, or the Constitution of the United States as a resident of a facility, Every resident of a
facility shall have the right to: (a) Live in a safe and decent living environment, free from abuse
and neglect. § 429,28(1)(a), Fla, Stat. (201 1).
23. Under Florida law, the Agency shall require level 2 background screening for
personnel as required in Section 408.809(1)(e) pursuant to Chapter 435 and Section 408.809. §
429.174, Fla. Stat. (2011). |
24. — Under Florida law, level 2 background screening pursuant to Chapter 435 must be
conducted through the Agency on each of the following persons, who are considered employees
for the purposes of conducting screening under Chapter 435: (a) The licensee, if an individual.
(b) The administrator or a similarly titled person who is responsible for the day-to-day operation
of the provider. (c) The financial officer or similarly titled individual who is responsible for the
financial operation of the licensee or provider. (d) Any person who is a controlling interest if
he Agency has reason to believe that such person has been convicted of any offense prohibited
by Section 435.04. For each controlling interest who has been convicted of any such offense, the
licensee shall submit to the Agency a description and explanation of the conviction at the time of
icense application. (e) Any person, as required by authorizing statutes, seeking employment
with a licensee or provider who is expected to, or whose responsibilities may require him or her
to, provide personal care or services directly to clients or have access to client funds, personal
property, or living areas; and any person, as required by authorizing statutes, contracting with a
licensee or provider whose responsibilities require him or her to provide personal care or
personal services directly to clients. Evidence of contractor screening may be retained by the
contractor’s employer or the licensee, § 408.809(1), Fla. Stat. (2011).
25. Under Florida law, every 5 years following his or her licensure, employment, or
entry into a contract in a capacity that under subsection (1) would require level 2 background
screening under Chapter 435, each such person must submit to level 2 background rescreening as
a condition of retaining such license or continuing in such employment or contractual status. For
any such rescreening, the Agency shall request the Department of Law Enforcement to forward
the person’s fingerprints to the Federal Bureau of Investigation for a national criminal history
record check, If the fingerprints of such a person are not retained by the Department of Law
Enforcement under Section 943.05(2)(g), the person must file a complete set of fingerprints with
the Agency and the Agency shall forward the fingerprints to the Department of Law
Enforcement for state processing, and the Department of Law Enforcement shall forward the
fingerprints to the Federal Bureau of Investigation for a national criminal history record check.
The fingerprints may be retained by the Department of Law Enforcement under Section
943.05(2)(g). The cost of the state and national criminal history records checks required by level
2 screening may be borne by the licensee or the person fingerprinted. Proof of compliance with
level 2 screening standards submitted within the previous 5 years to meet any provider or
professional licensure requirements of the Agency, the Department of Health, the Agency for
Persons with Disabilities, the Department of Children and Family Services, or the Department of
Financial Services for an applicant for a certificate of authority or provisional certificate of
authority to operate a continuing care retirement community under Chapter 651 satisfies the
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requirements of this section if the person subject to screening has not been unemployed for more
than 90 days and such proof is accompanied, under penalty of perjury, by an affidavit of
compliance with the provisions of Chapter 435 and this section using forms provided by the
Agency. § 408.809(2), Fla. Stat. (2011).
26. Under Florida law, in addition to the offenses listed in Section 435.04, all persons
required to undergo background screening pursuant to this part or authorizing statutes must not
have an arrest awaiting final disposition for, must not have been found guilty of, regardless of
adjudication, or entered a plea of nolo contendere or guilty to, and must not have been
adjudicated delinquent and the record not have been sealed or expunged for any of the offenses
listed in Section 408.809(4). § 408.809(4), Fla. Stat. (201 1).
27. Under Florida law, if an employer or Agency has reasonable cause to believe that
grounds exist for the denial or termination of employment of any employee as a result of
background screening, it shall notify the employee in writing, stating the specific record that
indicates noncompliance with the standards in this chapter. It is the responsibility of the affected
employee to contest his or her disqualification or to request exemption from disqualification.
The only basis for contesting the disqualification is proof of mistaken identity. § 435.06(1), Fla.
Stat. (2011).
28. Under Florida law, an employer may not hire, select, or otherwise allow an
employee to have contact with any vulnerable person that would place the employee in a role
that requires background screening until the screening process is completed and demonstrates the
absence of any grounds for the denial or termination of employment. If the screening process
shows any grounds for the denial or termination of employment, the employer may not hire,
select, or otherwise allow the employee to have contact with any vulnerable person that would
place the employee in a role that requires background screening unless the employee is. granted
an exemption for the disqualification by the Agency as provided under Section 435.07. If an
employer becomes aware that an employee has been arrested for a disqualifying offense, the
employer must remove the employee from contact with any vulnerable person that places the
employee in a role that requires background screening until the arrest is resolved in a -way that
the employer determines that the employee is still eligible for employment under this chapter.
The employer must terminate the employment of any of its personnel found to be in
noncompliance with the minimum standards of this chapter or place the employee in a position
for which background screening is not required unless the employee is granted an exemption
from disqualification pursuant to Section 435.07. § 435.06(2), Fla. Stat. (2011) (emphasis
supplied),
29. Under Florida law, any employee who refuses to cooperate in such screening or
refuses to timely submit the information necessary to complete the screening, including
fingerprints if required, must be disqualified for employment in such position or, if employed,
must be dismissed. § 435.06(3), Fla. Stat. (2011). |
Level 2 Background Screening Requirements
30. Florida has one of the largest vulnerable populations in the country, with over
25% of the state’s population over the age of 65, as well as children and disabled adults. These
vulnerable populations require special care as they are at an increased risk of abuse. In 1995, the
Florida Legislature created standard procedures for the screening of prospective employees
where the Legislature had determined it necessary to conduct criminal history background
checks to protect vulnerable persons. Chapter 435, Florida Statutes, outlines the background
screening standards for Level 1 employment screening and Level 2 employment screening,
31. In 2010, the Florida Legislature substantially rewrote the requirements and
procedures for criminal background screening of the persons and business that deal primarily
‘ with vulnerable populations. The 2010 changes provided that “vulnerable persons” include
minors and adults whose ability to perform the normal activities of daily living new or to provide
for his or her own care or protection is impaired due to a mental, emotional, long-term physical,
or developmental disability or dysfunction, or brain damage, or the infirmities of aging. Among
other things, the new requirements: (a) mandated that no person be allowed to begin work until
the background screening was completed, (b) increased the level of background screening from
Level 1 to Level 2, (c) expanded the number of disqualifying offenses for employees, and (d)
prohibited exemptions from disqualification for employees until three after the completion of all
sentencing sanctions,”
32. The primary purpose served by criminal background screening is the protection of
the safety and well-being of the facility residents. As set forth above, assisted living facility
residents often times consist of disabled adults and frail elders with mental and/or physical
disabilities, who are at substantial risk of physical, mental and emotional abuse, medical neglect
and financial exploitation. By enacting these provisions, the Florida Legislature has determined
that the risk to this vulnerable population is of such significance that prospective employment be
delayed until the risk is addressed through the background screening process. As a secondary
purpose, background screening bolsters the public’s trust in assisted living facilities and lessens
the risk of potentially business ending civil liability for a facility. The commission of a crime or
tort upon a resident not only has a direct impact upon the resident victim, but may also have an
impact upon the fellow residents within the facility as well as the family members of the resident
victim,
* The statements contained in this paragraph and the preceding paragraph is based upon statements and findings set
forth within the Florida House of Representatives Staff Analysis for HB 7069. House Bill 7069 was enacted into
law by the Florida Legislature effective July 1, 2010. Ch. 2010-114, Laws of Fla.
Factual Allegations
33, According to the Agency’s licensure file, Mr. Godinez is currently employed at
the Facility as its Chief Financial Officer.
34, Mr. Godinez currently has criminal charges pending against him for the offenses
of racketeering, conspiracy and organized fraud.
35. Due to the pending charges, Mr. Godinez is disqualified from acting as a financial
officer of an assisted living facility,
36. At all times material, the Respondent had actual knowledge of these pending
charges against Mr. Godinez.
37, Notwithstanding actual knowledge of these pending charges, the Respondent has
permitted Mr. Godinez to serve as its Chief Financial Officer.
38. The Respondent’s actions have been ongoing since the retention of Mr. Godinez .
as the Chief Financial Officer to the present time.
39. The Respondent’s actions or inactions constitute a class II violation.
40. Class “II” violations are those conditions or occurrences related to the operation
and maintenance of a provider or to the care of clients which the Agency determines directly
threaten the physical or emotional health, safety, of security of the clients, other than class J
violations. § 408.813(2)(b), Fla. Stat. (2011),
Sanction
41. Under Florida law, in addition to the grounds provided in authorizing statutes,
grounds that may be used by the Agency for denying and revoking a license or change of
ownership application include any of the following actions by a controlling interest: A violation
of this part, authorizing statutes, or applicable rules. § 408.815(1)(c), Fla. Stat. (2010).
42. Under Florida law, the Agency shall impose an administrative fine for a cited
class ITI violation in an amount not less than $1,000 and not exceeding $5,000 for each violation,
§ 429.19(2)(b), Fla. Stat. (2011). A fine shall be levied notwithstanding the correction of the
violation. § 408.813(2)(b), Fla. Stat, (2011).
43. Under Florida law, unless the amount or aggregate limitation of the fine is
prescribed by authorizing statutes or applicable rules, the Agency may establish criteria by rule
for the amount or aggregate limitation of administrative fines applicable to this part, authorizing
statutes, and applicable rules. Each day of violation constitutes a separate violation and is
subject to a separate fine. For fines imposed by final order of the Agency and not subject to
further appeal, the violator shall pay the fine plus interest at the rate specified in section 55.03 for
each day beyond the date set by the Agency for payment of the fine,
WHEREFORE, the Petitioner, State of Florida, Agency for Health Care Administration,
seeks a final order revoking the Respondent’s license to operate this assisted living facility and to
impose an administrative fine of $5,000.00.
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A Licensee In Which The Respondent Shares a Controlling Interest
Fajled to Make Full Payment of an Administrative Fine
44. Under Florida law, in addition to any other remedies provided by law, the Agency
may deny each application or suspend or revoke each. license, registration, or certificate of
entities regulated or licensed by it: (a) if the applicant, licensee, or a licensee subject to this part
which shares a common controlling interest with the applicant has failed to pay all outstanding
fines, liens, or overpayments assessed by final order of the Agency or final order of the Centers
for Medicare and Medicaid Services, not subject to further appeal, unless a repayment plan is
approved by the agency; or (b) for failure to comply with any repayment plan. § 408.831(1), Fla.
Stat. (2011).
45. The Respondent shares a common controlling interest with a sister assisted living
facility, Grand Court Village, Inc., d/b/a Grand Court Village I (“Sister Facility”).
46. The Sister Facility was issued a licensee by the Agency and was a licensee at the
time of the entry of the final orders
47. The Sister Facility is currently licensed as an assisted living facility in Florida.
48. On February 11, 2010, the Agency entered a final order against the Sister Facility
imposing an administrative fine in the amount of $2,900.00 in AHCA Case No. 2009008619,
49. Pursuant to the terms of the final order, the Sister Facility was required to make
full payment of the administrative fine within 30 days of the entry of the final order,
50. As of this date, the Sister Facility has not tendered full payment to the Agency
with respect to the final order and the amount due remains outstanding.
51. On November 2, 2010, the Agency entered a final order against the Sister Facility
imposing an administrative fine in the amount of $4,500.00 in AHCA Case No. 2009004030,
52. Pursuant to the terms of the final order, the Sister Facility was required to make
full payment of the administrative fine within 30 days of the entry of the final order.
53. As of this date, the Sister Facility has not tendered full payment to the Agency
with respect to the final order and the amount due remains outstanding.
WHEREFORE, the Petitioner, State of Florida, Agency for Health Care Administration,
seeks the revocation of the Respondent’s license to operate this assisted living facility,
CLAIM FOR RELIEF
WHEREFORE, the Petitioner, State of Florida, Agency for Health Care Administration,
respectfully seeks a final order that:
1. Makes findings of fact and conclusions of law in favor of the Agency.
2. Imposes the relief against the Respondent as set forth above.
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Respectfully submitted on this 12th day of September, 2011.
Vikram Mohan, Senior Attorney
Florida Bar No, 49402
Office of the General Counsel
Agency for Health Care Administration
2727 Mahan Drive, Mail Stop #3
Tallahassee, Florida 32308
Telephone 850-412-3658
Facsimile 850-921-0158
POSTING REQUIREMENT
Pursuant to Section 429.14(7), Florida Statutes, Agency notification of a
license suspension or revocation, or denial of a license renewal, shall be
posted and visible to the public at the facility.
NOTICE OF RIGHT TO REQUEST ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING
The Respondent is notified of the right to request an administrative hearing pursuant to
Sections 120,569 and 120.57, Florida Statutes, If the Respondent wants to hire an attorney,
it has the right to be represented by an attorney in this matter at its own expense. Specific
options for administrative action are set out in the attached Election of Rights form.
The Respondent is further notified if the Election of Rights form is not received by the
Agency for Health Care Administration within twenty-one (21) days of the receipt of this
Administrative Complaint, a final order will be entered.
The Election of Rights form shall be made to the Agency for Health Care Administration
and delivered to: Agency Clerk, Agency for Health Care Administration, 2727 Mahan
Drive, Building 3, Mail Stop 3, Tallahassee, FL 32308; Telephone (850) 412-3630.
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I HEREBY CERTIFY that a true and correct copy of the Administrative Complaint and
Election of Rights were served to: Arturo Godinez, Registered Agent, Grand Court Village, Inc.
295 SW 4th Avenue, Pompano Beach, Florida 33060, by United States Certified Mail (Receipt
Request 7009 0960 0000 3708 2157) and Gwen M. Duncan, Administrator, Grand Court Village
Il, 459 Racetrack Road, Pompano Beach, Florida 33060, by United States Certified Mail
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(Receipt Request 7009 0960 0000 3708 4861) on this 12th day of September, 2011.
Copy:
Shaddrick Haston, Unit Manager
Vikram Mohan, Senior Attorney
Florida Bar No. 49402
Office of the General Counsel
Agency for Health Care Administration
2727 Mahan Drive, Mail Stop #3
Tallahassee, Florida 32308
Telephone 850-412-3658
Facsimile 850-921-0158
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Health Care Licensing Application a.
ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES
Under the authority of Chapters 408 Part Il and 429 Florida Statutes (F.S.), and Chapters 594-35 and 584-5, Florida Administrative
Code (FA.C.), an application is hereby made to operate an assisted living facility as indicated below:
1. Provider / Licensee Information
Provider Informati
Provid
Licersse # (for renewal & change of owners
application) 5464
Name of Assisted Living Center (if operated under a fictitious name, list that here)
Grand Court Village I
Street Address
295 SW 4 Avenue
Gity Zip
Pompano Beach 33060
Telephone Number Fax Number E-mail Address Provider Website
(954) 942-6000 (954) 942.8901 gduncan@grandcp.com www.grandcp.com
Mailing Address or Dd] Same as above (All mail will be sent to this address)
Contact Person for this application Contact Telephone Number
Gwen M. Duncan, Administrator 954) $42-6000
Contact e-mail address or [.] Do not have e-mail NOTE: By providing your it address you agree to a t e-mail
gduncan@grandcp.com
B, Licensee Information -—
facility.
Licensee Name (may be same as provider name above) Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)
Grand Court Village | 51-0443597
ne Address or Same as above
City | State Zip
[Teens Number Fax Number E-mail Address
(954) 942-6000 (954) 942-8901 gduncan@grandep.com
Description of Licensee (check one):
For Profit Not for Profit Public
& Corporation { t Corporation UJ State
(2 Limited Liability Company LJ Religious Affiliation U City/County
Q Partnership OO Limited Liability Company (J Hospital District
0 individual 1D Other
O01 Other ,
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2. Application Type, Number of Beds and Fees Con
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Indicate the type of application with an “X." Applications will not be processed if all applicable fees are not included. Aly fees are
nonrefundable. Renewal and Change of Ownership applications must be received 60 days prior to the expiration of the license or the
proposed effective date of the change of ownership to avoid a fate fine.
A. TYPEOF APPLICATION
(71 initial Licensure
Was this entity previously licensed as an Assisted Living Facility in Florida? YES (J no (J
If yes, please provide the name of the agency (if different), the EIN # and the year the prior license expired or closed:
NAME: ] EIN# Year Expired/Closed:
{Renewal Licensure
[1 Change of Ownership Proposed Effective Date:
CI Change during licensure period Proposed Effective Date: a
[J Add Specialty License
[1] Increase/Decrease in number of licensed beds (see Section 2E)
(0 Facility Name Change Proposed Effective Date:
CJ Other: (please specify)
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B. TYPE OF LICENSE
& Standard C1 Limited Nursing Services (LNS)
(1 Limited Mental Health (LMH) C] Extended Congregate Care (ECC)
if applying for an LNS or ECC license, has the facility maintained a standard license for the past two calendar years, or since initially
licensed if licensed less than two years? . O yes no (STOP ~ You are not eligible; please skip to Section C)
If applying for an LNS or ECC license, has the facility been sanctioned during the past two calendar years? ([] YES O No
If applying for an ECC license, list the total number of ECC beds requested:
Identify the building, wing, floor, and rooms designated for ECC services:
If applying for a LMH ticense, does the facility currently hold a Standard license and have no uncorrected deficiencies?
Olyes [no
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C. NUMBER OF BEDS
Please enter the Number of Beds (currently licensed or proposed for initial applicants):
NOTE: To request an increase/decrease in the number of beds please see Section 2E. Do not include the increase/decrease number of beds in this
count.
OSS Beds: 40 + Private Pay Beds: 85 = Total Beds (OSS and Private Pay Beds): 425
Number of LNS Beds (if applicable): ‘
Number of ECC Beds (if applicable): _
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D. LICENSURE FEES - {f this application is only to request an increase or decrease in the number of licensed beds (not for an initial,
renqwal or change of ownership) please skip to section 2D.
Action Fee TOTAL
FEES
$61.00 per private pay bed x 85 number of $°5551.00
beds + $366.00 (not to exceed $13,443.00) .
LICENSE FEE Standard ALF (intial, Renewal and Change of Ownership)
(J License Fee Exemption (County or Municipal Goverment p t to
42917(5), F.S.)= $0.00
Specialty License - Extended Congregate Care (ECC) ”
Specially License - Limited Nursing Service (LNS) . é
§.00 + $10.00 perbed x ss #ofbeds =| $
$304.00 + $10.00 per bed x # ofbeds | $
NO EXTRA FEE | $-0-
Spécialty License - Limited Mental Health (LMH) Mangal Sys
Change During Licensure Period/Replacement License ne Uni $ 25.00 | ¢
$
TOTAL FEES INCLUDED WITH APPLICATION: 5551.00
[ Please make check or money order payable to the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA)
E, INCREASE/DECREASE IN BED CAPACITY - If requesting an increase or decrease in the current number of licensed beds
(not for an initial, renewal or change of ownership) please complete this section.
Total number of currently licensed beds: Total number of beds tobe [[] increased or [) Decreased:
License Foe
Private Pay Beds $61.00 per private pay bed x number of new beds
OSS Beds | No fee required for increase of beds. $25.00 fee to change license
LNS Beds $10.00 per bed x # of beds
LMH Beds
No fee required for increase of beds. $25.00 fee to change license
ECC Beds
$10.00 per bed x # of beds
TOTAL for SECTION D | §$
Please make check or money order payable to the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA)
F. ADD A SPECIALTY BETWEEN LICENSE RENEWAL PERIOD - If the facility currently holds a Standard license, and this
application is to add an LNS or ECC specialty license between biennial license renewal periods: .
Action Fee TOTAL
FEES
$515.00 + $10.00 per bed x # of beds
Speciaity License - Extended Congregate Care (ECC) (fee is prorated at $21.46 per month x the # of
months until the license expires + $10.00 per bed
$304.00 + $10.00 per bed x # of beds
Specialty License - Limited Nursing Service (LNS) (feo is prorated at 12.66 per month x the # of months
until the license expires + $10.00 per bed)
Specialty License — Limited Mental Health (LMH) No fee required for increase of beds. $25.00 fee to $0.00
change license
TOTAL for SECTION E |'$
Please make check or money order Payable to the Agency for Health Care Administration {AHCA)
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AUTHORITY:
Purstuanlto section 408,806(1)(a) and (b), Florida Statutes, an application for licensure must include: the name, address and Social
Securitynumber of the applicant and each controlling interest, if the applicant or controlling interest is an individual, and the name,
address, and federal employer identification number (EIN) of the applicant and each controlling interest, if the applicant or controlling
interest |s not an individual. Disclosure of Social Security number(s) is mandatory. The Agency for Health Care Administration shalt
use such information for purposes of securing the proper identification of persons listed on this application for licensure. However, in an
effort to protect all personal information, do not Include Social Security numbers on this form, All Social Security numbers must
be enteid on the Health Care Licensing Application Addendum, AHCA Form 3110-1024.
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DEFINITIONS:
Controlling interests, as defined in subsection 408,803(7), Florida Statutes, are the applicant or licensee; a person or entity that
serves as an officer of, is on the board of directors of, or has a 5-percent or greater ownership interest in the applicant or licensee; or a
Person or entity that serves as an officer of, is on the board of directors of, or has a 5-percent or greater ownership interest in the
management company or other entity, related or unrelated, with which the applicant or licensee contracts to manage the provider. The
term does not include a voluntary board member.
Voluntary Board Member, as defined in subsection 408.803(13), Florida Statutes, means a board member or officer of a not-for-profit
corporation or organization who serves solely in a voluntary capacity, does not receive any remuneration for his or her services on the
board of directors, and has no financial interest in the corporation or organization.
In Sections A and B below, provide the information for each Individual or entity (corporation, partnership, association) with 6% or
greater ownership interest in the licensee, Attach additional sheets if necessary. .
A. Individual and/or Entity Ownership of Licensee
FULL NANE. of INDIVIDUAL or. PERSONAL OR BUSINESS ADDRESS TELEPHONE NUMBER (to SSN) OQWNERSHIP
____ ENTITY; a : INTEREST
Arturo Godinez 295 SW 4th Avenue, Pompano Beach (954) 942-6000 50%
Orlando Benitez 295 SW 4% Avenue, Pompano Beach (954) 942-6000 : 50%
B. Board Members and Officers of Licensee
TITLE FULL NAME PERSONAL OR BUSINESS ADDRESS TELEPHONE. NUMBER OWNERSHIP |
: : INTEREST
Directov/CEO | Arturo Godinez 295 SW 4 Avenue, Pompano Beach (305) 491-7300 50%
President Arturo Godinez 295 SW 4% Avenue, Pompano Beach (305) 491-7300
Mee sent Orlando Benitez 295 SW 44 Avenue, Pompano Beach (305) 710-4454 50% |
Secretary Onlando Benitez (305) 710-4454
Treasurer | Orlando Benitez + (305) 7 10-4454
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C. ‘Voluntary Board Members dip fficers of Licensee
Ifthe licensee is a not-for-profit corporation/organization, provide the requested information for each individual that serves asa
voluntary board member. Attach additional sheets if necessary.
FULL NAME PERSONAL OR BUSINESS ADDRESS [ TELEPHONE NUMBER
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D. Administration
TLE ; TELEHPONE
ere NAME ; NUMBER E-MAIL.
Administrator/Managing .
Employee Gwen M. Duncan 954-942-6000 duncan@grandcp.com
Chief Financial Officer
Arturo Godinez 305-491-7300 agodinez@grandcp.com
4. Management Company Controlling interests
Does a Company other than the licensee manage the licensed provider?
If KX] NO, skip to section 5 ~ Required Disclosure.
if [1] YES, provide the following information:
Name of Management Company EIN (No SSNs)
Telephone Number / Fax
Street Address E-mail Address
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Mailing Address or (-]Same as above
City State Zip
Contact Person Contact E-mail
Contact Telephone Number
in Sections A and B betow, provide the information for each individual or entity (corporation, partnership, association) with 5% or
greater ownership interest in the management company. Attach additional sheets if necessary.
A. Individual andor Entity Ownership of Management Company
FULL NAME of EIN % OWNERSHIP
{No SSNs) _ INTEREST
INDIVIDUAL of ENTITY PERSONAL OR BUSINESS ADDRESS | TELEPHONE NUMBER |
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PERSONAL OR BUSINESS ADDRESS NUMBER INTEREST
i Treasurer
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C. Voluntary Board Members and Officers of Management Company
If the management company is a not-for-profit corporation/organization, provide the requested information for each Individual that
serves a8 a voluntary board member. Attach additional sheets if necessary.
PERSONAL OR BUSINESS ADDRESS . TELEPHONE NUMBER
LT LL SSN OR et Arrests Sane naneereret
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. Required Disclosure
The following disclosures are required:
A. Pursuant to subsection 408.809(1)(d), F.S., the applicant shail submit to the agency a description and explanation of any
convictions of offenses prohibited by sections 435.04 and 408.809(5), F.S., for each controlling interest.
Has the applicant or any individual listed in sections 3 and 4 of this application been convicted of any level 2 offense pursuant to
subsection 408.809(1)(d), Florida Statutes? (These offenses are listed on the Affidavit of Compliance with Background Screening
Requirements, AHCA Form #3100-0008.) YES [] NO kd
Ifyes, enclose the following information:
() The fult legal name of the individual and the position held
DA description/explanation of the conviction(s) - If the individual has received an exemption from disqualification for the
Offense, include a copy
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B, FPunuant to section 408.810(2), F.S., the Yasrcant must provide a description and explanation of any exclusions, suspensions, or
temninations from the Medicare, Medicaid, or federal Clinical Laboratory !mprovement Amendment (CLIA) programs.
Has the applicant or any individual listed in Sections 3 and 4 of this application been excluded, suspended, terminated or involuntarily
withdravn from participation in Medicare or Medicaid in any state? Yes O NO
If yes, enciose the following information:
(] The futt fegal name of the individual and the position held
OA description/explanation of the exclusion, suspension, termination or involuntary withdrawal.
C. Pursuant to section 408.81 5(4), F.S., does the applicant or any Controlling interest in an applicant have any of the following:
YES] NOB Convicted of, or entered a plea of guilty or nolo contendere to, regardless of adjudication, a
felony under chapter 409, chapter 817, chapter 893, 21 U.S.C. ss. 801-970, or 42 U.S.C. ss, 1395-13896, within the
previous 15 years prior to the date of this application;
YES] NOB Terminated for cause from the Florida Medicaid program pursuant to 8. 409.913, and not been In good standing
with the Florida Medicaid program for the most recent 5 years;
YESC] NO® Terminated for cause, pursuant to the appeals procedures established by the state or federal government, from the
federal Medicare program or from any other state Medicaid program, have-not been in good standing with a state
Medicaid program or the federal Medicare program for the most recent 5 years and the termination was less than
20 years prior to the date of this application.
6. Provider Fines and Financial Information
Pursuant to subsection 408.831 (1)(a), Florida Statutes, the Agency may take action against the applicant, licensee, or a licensee which
shares a common controlling interest with the applicant if they have failed to pay all outstanding fines, liens, or overpayments assessed
by final order of the agency or final order of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), not subject to further appeal,
unless a repayment plan is approved by the agency.
Are there any incidences of outstanding fines, liens or overpayments as described above? YES oO NO &
If yes, please complete the following for each incidence (attach additional sheets if necessary):
Amount: $ assessed by: [7] Agency for Health Care Administration Case # —_—. C] cms
Date of related inspection, application or overpayment period if applicable: —__
Due date of payment:
Is there an appeal pending from a Final Order? YES NO &)
Please attach a copy of the approved repayment plan if applicable.
7. Other Program Specific Information
Please provide the following information for the tequested positions:
A. Does the owner, administrator, or any facility representative serve as “representative payee" or as power of attomey for any ALF
residents? [J] YES & NO
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Exgrotentative Payee is an individual or entty who receives payments on behalf of a resident (ie. social security benefits, | social
S-6tr'lty or optional state supplementation). A resident must give consent for an owner, administrator or facility representative to: act as their
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If yos, section 429.27(2), F.S., states that you must obtain a surety bond or continuum bond from a licensed surety company. Has
@ Siety or continuum bond been obtained? YES [J] NO Please attach a copy.
B. {s the ALF a part of a continuing care retirement community (CCRC) pursuant to Chapter 651, F.S.2, [] YES ®& No
if yés, attach a copy of your Certificate of Authority with the initial or change of ownership application.
C. Does the ALF participate in a Medicaid REO, ? [] YES §&NO If yes, please provide your Medicaid
number: VE
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8. Affidavit Mage, YSton,
, Gwen M Dunca ay , hereby swear or affirm, under penalty of perjury, that the statements in this
application are true and correct. As administrator or authorized representative of the above named provider/facility, |
hereby attest that all employees required by law to undergo Level 2 background screening have met the minimum
standards of sections 435.04, and 408,809(5), Florida Statutes (F.S.) or are awaiting screening results.
In addition; | attest that all employees subject to Level 2 screening standards have attested to meeting the requirements
for qualifying for employment and agree to inform me immediately if convicted of any of the disqualifying offenses while
employed here as specified in subsection 435,04(5), F.S.-
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Signature of Licerlsee or Authorized Representative Date
RETURN THIS COMPLETED FORM WITH FEES AND ALL REQUIRED
DOCUMENTS TO:
AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION
g ASSISTED LIVING UNIT
2727 MAHAN DR., MS 30
TALLAHASSEE FL 32308-5407
Questions? Review the information available at: http /ahca. myftorida. cony
fj oF contact the Assisted Living Unit at (850) 412-4304
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Affidavit of Compliance with
Level 2 Background Screening
for Covered Employees
FLORIDA AGENCY FOR HEAITH CARE ADMINGTRATION -
Authority: Pursuant to subsection 435,05(3), Florida Statutes (F.S.), each administrator or
similarly titled person who is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the provider must sign an
affidavit annually, under penalty of perjury, stating that all employees required t6 undergo Level 2
screening have been screened or are newly hired and are awaiting the results of the required
screening checks, This includes the financial officer or individual who is responsible for the
financial operation of the licensee or provider.
In addition, pursuant to subsection 435.04(5), F.S., the administrator must attest annually, under
Penalty of perjury, that all employees subject to Level 2 screening standards have attésted to
meeting the requirements for qualifying for employment and agree to inform the employer
immediately if convicted of any of the disqualifying offenses while employed by the ernployer.
Grand Court Village IT . , -ALS&94 ;
: Provider/Facility Name ; ; oo AHCA License Number
454 Racetrack Road: — . -
Street Address . ., ‘
Pompano Beach FL , 330b0 TA547 W4e-bOOo
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’ As administrator'of the above named provider/facility, | hereby attest that all ernployees required
by law to undergo Level 2 backgrotnd screening have met the minimum standards of section
435,04, Florida Statutes (F.S.), or are awaiting screening results.
in addition, | attest that all employees subject fo Level 2 screening standards have attested to
. Meeting the requirements for qualifying for employment and agree to inform me immediately if
- convicted of any of the disqualifying offenses while employed here as specified in subsection .
435.0A(5), F.S.
a, . ‘Administrator
Signature . Title
STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF_ Broward
Swomn to and subscribed before me this _|@ day of a, B004, |
This individual is personally known to me or produced the following identification:
oq, Tanoeasvansans Na Pie
a s MY COMMISSION # DD525858 ‘
5 eee EXPIRES: Mar. 6, 2010
Cees ers :
AHCA Form #3100-0007, November 2006 Form avaliable at: htto:/ahca myflorida comMCHQ/Corebllifindex.shtm!
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ASSTSEED LIVING FACILITY (ALI) BACKGROUND SCREENING
; AFFIDAVIT OF COMPLIANCE.
SECTION 400.4174, FLORIDA STATUTES
Under penalty of perjury,I, Arturo Godinez do hereby
(Print Name)
certify that I currently comply with the background screening requirements of
Chapter 435, Florida Statutes, for (please check the appropriate box):
(X] Level | Screening
[X] Level 2 Screening
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STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF "Bue
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BEFORE ME, the undersigned authority, Aylin Godsme2
personally appeared, and after first being duly swom in, did depose and say that he/she did .
execute the foregoing Assisted Living Facility Background Screening Affidavit of Compliance
and that the same is true, accurate and correct to the best of his/her knowledge, information and
belief,
SWORN TO AND SUBSCRIBED before me this {Q «day of _Grlonssony 2004.
NOTARY PUBLIC
get, SANDRAPMARRERO. |
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Crops EXPIRES: Mar. 6,2010
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Docket for Case No: 11-005463
Issue Date |
Proceedings |
Mar. 05, 2012 |
Order Closing Files and Relinquishing Jurisdiction. CASE CLOSED.
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Mar. 05, 2012 |
Joint Motion to Relinquish Jurisdiction filed.
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Feb. 01, 2012 |
Amended Notice of Hearing by Video Teleconference (hearing set for March 13 and 14, 2012; 10:00 a.m.; Lauderdale Lakes and Tallahassee, FL; amended as to HEARING START TIME).
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Jan. 03, 2012 |
Order Granting Continuance and Re-scheduling Hearing by Video Teleconference (hearing set for March 13 and 14, 2012; 9:00 a.m.; Lauderdale Lakes and Tallahassee, FL).
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Dec. 30, 2011 |
Respondent's Unopposed Motion for Continuance (filed in Case No. 11-005463).
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Dec. 30, 2011 |
Respondent's Unopposed Motion for Continuance filed.
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Nov. 04, 2011 |
Order of Consolidation (DOAH Case Nos.11-5462 and 11-6463)
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Nov. 04, 2011 |
Order of Pre-hearing Instructions.
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Nov. 04, 2011 |
Notice of Hearing by Video Teleconference (hearing set for January 12 and 13, 2012; 9:00 a.m.; Lauderdale Lakes and Tallahassee, FL).
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Nov. 02, 2011 |
Joint Motion to Consolidate filed.
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Nov. 01, 2011 |
Joint Response to Initial Order filed.
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Oct. 24, 2011 |
Initial Order.
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Oct. 24, 2011 |
Election of Rights filed.
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Oct. 24, 2011 |
Notice (of Agency referral) filed.
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Oct. 24, 2011 |
Notice of Appearance, Election of Rights and Petition for Formal Administrative Hearing filed.
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Oct. 24, 2011 |
Administrative Complaint filed.
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