Selecting a Nursing Home Selecting a nursing home is a very important decision. That's why the Agency for Health Care Administration encourages citizens to tour any nursing home being considered for a loved one, interview staff and talk with residents about the facility and refer to information listed in the Florida Nursing Home Guide to aid in this decision making process. The Guide also suggests community-based alternatives to traditional nursing home care and questions to ask when choosing a facility. This Watch List reflects facilities that did not meet minimum standards, at any time, during October 1 to December 31, 2000. A standard license indicates the facility meets minimum standards and a conditional license indicates that the facility did not meet, or correct upon follow-up, minimum standards.
Immediate action is taken against facilities that pose a threat to resident health or safety.
The state Agency for Health Care Administration inspects nursing homes each year. As necessary, the Agency also investigates consumer complaints against nursing homes. Nursing homes are required by law to post state inspection reports. Explanation of Terms Deficiencies - Failure to meet established standards. Within 10 days of inspection, nursing homes are required to submit a written Plan of Correction detailing how the deficiencies will be corrected.