From Your Community to the Capitol – FALA Needs Your Input

From Your Community to the Capitol – FALA Needs Your Input

Your Insights, Our Advocacy – Let’s Protect & Strengthen Assisted Living in Florida
The Florida Assisted Living Association (FALA) is dedicated to promoting excellence in assisted living and sustaining our profession as a vital part of Florida’s long-term care continuum.

As we prepare for the 2026 Legislative Session, we are seeking direct input from licensed providers across the state. Your feedback will help FALA identify the most pressing challenges, highlight opportunities for improvement, and shape policy priorities that advocate for policies protecting both the industry and the residents we serve.

Together, we can advance our mission, strengthen our voice, and ensure the continued growth and quality of assisted living care in Florida.

All responses are confidential and will be used solely to inform FALA’s advocacy efforts on behalf of Florida’s assisted living communities.
Section 1 – Facility & Respondent Contact Information
Facility Name*
Are you a FALA Member?*

YesNoUnsure
If not, would you be interested in learning more about our member benefits?

YesNo
County*
City*
Respondent Name*

First NameLast Name
Title/Position*
Email*
example@example.com
Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.
Cell Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.
Are you willing to be contacted for more information or details if needed?*

YesNo
Section 2 – Facility Profile
Provider Type*

Assisted Living Facility (ALF)Adult Family Care Home (AFCH)
If ALF, select your License Type(s)

Standard ALFExtended Congregate Care (ECC) Specialty LicenseLimited Mental Health (LMH) Specialty LicenseLimited Nursing Services (LNS) Specialty LicenseOther
Number of Licensed Beds*
Current Resident Census*
Do you accept Medicaid?*

YesNo
Do you operate a Memory Care Unit?*

YesNo
Section 3 – Financial Exploitation by POA/Family Members
In the past 12 months, have you experienced situations where a resident’s POA or family member refused to pay for care and misused the resident’s funds?*

YesNo
Approximate number of cases

12-34-5More than 5
Were affected residents diagnosed with cognitive impairments?

Yes, allSomeNo
Estimated total financial loss in past 12 months from these situations

Less than $5,000$5,000-$10,000$10,001-$25,000$25,001-$50,000More than $50,000Not sure
Actions Taken

Contacted POA/FamilyReported to DCFReported to law enforcementSought legal counselEviction notice/dischargeOther
Briefly describe an example (no resident names):
Section 4 – Medicaid Licensing Feedback
How would you rate the process for: New Licenses

ExcellentGoodFairPoor
How would you rate the process for: Renewals

ExcellentGoodFairPoor
How would you rate the process for: CHOWs (Change of Ownership)

ExcellentGoodFairPoor
Have you experienced difficulties with any part of the Medicaid licensing process?

YesNo
Please describe the specific issues or barriers you encountered
How have these licensing challenges affected your operations, resident care, or business sustainability?
Section 5 – Other Issues & Legislative Priorities
What other challenges, barriers, or opportunities should FALA consider prioritizing for the 2026 legislative session? *
Additional comments or recommendations for FALA’s Legislative Committee
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From Your Community to the Capitol – FALA Needs Your Input

Section 1 – Facility & Respondent Contact Information

Section 2 – Facility Profile

Section 3 – Financial Exploitation by POA/Family Members

Section 4 – Medicaid Licensing Feedback

Section 5 – Other Issues & Legislative Priorities