Licensing Agency
Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA)
License: Assisted Living Facility
Key Requirements & Qualifications
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Provide housing, meals, and personal care services for 24+ hours
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assistance with ADLs and self-administration of medication
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specific services under limited nursing services license
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higher level of care under extended congregate care license
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community living support plan for mental health residents
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Private rooms/apartments or semi-private rooms with lockable doors for ECC
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bathrooms shared by no more than four residents for ECC
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private rooms 80 sq ft, shared rooms 60 sq ft for ECC
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for non-ECC facilities licensed after Oct 1999, shared rooms (max 2 per room), bathroom for every six residents, bathing facilities for every eight residents
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Staff qualifications for self-administration assistance
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1 hour in-service training in safe food handling within 30 days of employment for food service staff
Governing Law & Regulatory Code
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Official State Resource
Visit the official state government website to access current application forms, full regulatory text, and contact information for the licensing agency.
Open Official Websitehttps://ahca.myflorida.com/health-quality-assurance/bureau-of-health-facility-regulation/assisted-living-unit/assisted-living-facility
Fees & Costs
Base biennial fee for a standard ALF license is $308 per license plus $51 per bed. Facilities providing Extended Congregate Care (ECC) services pay an additional fee of $430, plus $10 per bed.
Getting Started Checklist
Important Notice
Regulations change frequently. Always verify current requirements directly with the state licensing agency before submitting applications. This information is for educational purposes only.