FL S1102

Creates a new section 429.285 establishing specific grounds for relocating or terminating residents from assisted living facilities: resident's needs cannot be met, resident no longer needs services, health/safety of others endangered, documented pattern of harmful behavior, failure to pay after 30 days' notice, or facility closure

Requires facilities to provide at least 45 days' written notice before relocation or termination by certified mail, with specific notice requirements including grounds for action, effective date, and relocation destination, with exceptions for emergency medical situations or harmful conduct requiring notice within 2-5 business days

Prohibits facilities from conditioning admission on waiving the right to notice before relocation or termination, and voids any contractual provisions attempting to waive this right

Requires facilities to establish written grievance procedures for residents and mandates submission of relocation/termination notices to the Office of State Long-Term Care Ombudsman within 2 business days for ombudsman review

Clarifies that facilities must obtain a physician's certification for emergency medical relocations and removes the previous good cause requirement from court proceedings, instead requiring it only when a facility terminates residency without providing required written notice