Florida State Memory Care Regulations

What agency is in charge of regulating memory care in Florida?

• The Agency for Health Care Administration regulates assisted living facilities and assisted living facilities with extended congregate care as these are permitted by the state to provide memory care services to seniors with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia.

Where can I research the violations history of a memory care community in Florida?

• Use the Florida Health Finder — Facility/Provider Locator to research deficiency reports for specialty care assisted living facilities. Under Facility/Provider Type, select assisted living facility, and then enter the name of the community you wish to search for. After you click the search button, select the community and scroll to the bottom of the page to find the violation surveys.
• If you have questions about a community’s violation history you can also contact the Florida Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program for more information.

Are caregivers at memory care communities in Florida required to receive dementia-specific training when they are first hired?

• Yes, caregivers are required to receive dementia-specific training but only for communities that are designated to provide memory care.

Are administrators at memory care communities in Florida required to receive dementia-specific training when they are first hired?

• Yes, administrators at certain subtypes of assisted living facilities are required to receive dementia-specific training.

Are Florida residents required to be screened for cognitive impairments before they are admitted to a memory care community?

• No, residents at memory care communities are not required to be screened for cognitive impairments before admission.

Looking for memory care communities in Florida but not sure which to choose? A Place for Mom’s local Senior Living Advisors can help you learn more about what Florida offers seniors and locate a community that may be right for your family’s needs. We only refer families to licensed facilities, and our staff conducts a licensing and violation audit every six months to confirm the license status of each community we partner with.

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Sources

https://pdxscholar.library.pdx.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1082&context=aging_pub

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The term “assisted living” encompasses a wide range of residential settings that provide care services to seniors, including those with dementia. Each state is in charge of regulating these facilities. While these regulations can vary widely, many states tend to have specific provisions for memory care services that can fall under the umbrella of assisted living.