Florida Assisted Living Facilities Practice Exam

When can the agency deny or revoke a license for an assisted living facility?

1. When they issue a class IV deficiency

2. At the request of the long-term care ombudsman

3. When a facility fails to comply with recommendations from families

4. When the administrator is found to have misappropriated a resident's property

The correct answer is: When the administrator is found to have misappropriated a resident's property

The agency can deny or revoke a license for an assisted living facility when it is determined that the administrator has misappropriated a resident's property. This action is taken because misappropriation represents a serious breach of trust and ethical standards within assisted living facilities. Such conduct can significantly undermine the safety and well-being of residents, leading to potential financial and emotional harm. The regulation surrounding assisted living facilities places a strong emphasis on protecting residents' rights and property. Misappropriation not only violates these rights but also breaches the foundational responsibilities of the facility and its administrators to act in the best interests of their residents. As a result, this kind of misconduct is grounds for revocation of the facility's license, reflecting the agency's commitment to maintaining standards of care and accountability within the industry. Other factors mentioned, like class IV deficiencies or requests from the long-term care ombudsman, do not directly lead to the automatic denial or revocation of a license in the same way that misappropriation does, as they typically allow for remediation or improvement opportunities. Family recommendations, while important for facility improvement, do not carry the same regulatory weight as direct violations of trust and fiduciary duty inherent in misappropriation incidents.