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Dispelling Seven Common Myths of Senior Housing

Senior Citizen in Assisted Living Facility With Pet Dog

It is fair to say that there is a negative perception around senior living in general. That stigma doesn’t paint an accurate picture of reality. When it comes to senior housing, options have evolved significantly over the years, offering a wide variety of choices tailored to meet every desire and need. However, outdated or downright inaccurate myths about senior living communities still exist and persist. These misconceptions may prevent seniors who would greatly benefit from moving to a community from making the transition. In this article, we aim to separate the facts from the myths and debunk some of the most common misconceptions about senior housing.

MYTH 1: Senior Housing is Only for the Very Old and Frail

Reality

While senior housing communities do cater to seniors, they also offer a range of services and amenities that can accommodate people at any stage in life. Whether you’re looking for independent living, assisted living, or memory care, there’s a senior housing community out there that’s right for you.

MYTH 2: Senior Housing is Boring and Lonely

Reality

Another common myth about senior housing they are mostly dull and lonely places to live. This couldn’t be further from the truth. Senior housing communities offer a variety of activities, including exercise sessions, social events, and festive celebrations. A quality senior living facility can provide endless options of activities throughout the day in their community calendar. Typically, there is a staff member and/or team dedicated to planning and executing an active calendar for residents.  Many communities offer programs designed to provide residents with activities that nurture the body, mind, and spirit, such as art workshops, yoga, and book clubs. A strong social life for seniors has been linked to many benefits well beyond the obvious as evidenced in a study published in The Journals of Gerontology, Series B: Psychological Sciences and Social Science

Residents don’t need to feel lonely as they can also form close relationships with each other residents through planned or unplanned activities throughout the day. Senior housing staff members are also trained to provide companionship and support to residents.

MYTH 3: Senior Housing is Too Expensive

Reality

According to LongTermCare.gov, 20% of today’s 65-year olds need long-term care for longer than five years.

The cost of senior housing can vary depending on the level of care you need and the type of community, but in general, it’s much more affordable than nursing home care. Many communities also offer a variety of payment options, including monthly payments, lump sums, and sliding-scale fees. Even though the exception, there are times where insurance will cover a portion of long-term needs such as Medicaid, depending on the state.

It’s wise to compare the costs of senior housing with the expenses associated with maintaining an older adult’s home and the potential need for in-home care services. When you factor in the personal care, services, and amenities that are usually included in the monthly fee at a senior housing community, it becomes easier to see what a cost-effective solution it can be.

It’s important to carefully consider the costs associated with maintaining an older adult’s home, such as utilities, lawn care, snow removal, insurance, property tax, maintenance, repairs, and groceries, when comparing the affordability of senior housing options.

MYTH 4: Senior Housing Provides Subpar Medical Care

Reality

The perception that senior housing does not provide adequate medical care is not true at all. Senior housing communities often have trained medical professionals on staff, including nurses and doctors, who support residents with their healthcare needs. In addition, there are regular health check-ups and doctor visits available within the community. It is typical that transportation that is provided to a resident’s established physician and so they can continue the same care they were used to.

MYTH 5: The Food is Awful in Senior Housing Communities

Reality

This is another myth that needs busting! Senior housing communities often have a chef who oversees their dining program, creating delicious and nutritious meals for residents. Many communities also offer restaurant-style dining and a range of menu options to suit diverse preferences and dietary needs.

At home, most of us don’t have professionals creating the menu and preparing the food. Making the right decisions on healthy eating after 60 looks different than our youth and it takes knowledge and know-how to do. In a facility designed for seniors, you have peace of mind that these important choices have been well orchestrated.

At Angel Senior Living communities, there is a dedicated Head Chef and Nutritionist to ensure the meals are delicious and balanced in nutrition. This is just one example of how food is a focus area in quality senior housing communities. 

MYTH 6: Senior Housing Offers Hospital-Like Spaces

Reality

Senior housing communities offer spacious residences with all the comforts of home. Most who go on tours of quality senior housing communities would think of the words suite, apartment, or condo vs. a hospital room. Many communities are stylish, sophisticated, and closely resemble resort hotels, providing a comfortable and inviting environment for residents. Now there are all kinds of options for seniors dependent on  their wants, needs, and budget.

MYTH 7: Pets are Not Allowed in Senior Housing

Reality

While some senior housing communities don’t allow pets, many do! Senior housing communities understand the importance of pets in the lives of their residents and often welcome them as part of the community. In conclusion, it’s essential to dispel the myths and misconceptions about senior housing in order to make informed decisions about your future or the future of a loved one. By debunking these myths, we hope to provide a clearer understanding of the benefits and options available in senior housing communities. As you consider your options, it’s crucial to visit various communities and gather all the facts, so you can find the right fit for you or your loved one’s needs and preferences.

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VISITATION POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

(revised January 2024)

I. Purpose
These Visitation Policies and Procedures are adopted to ensure compliance with Angel Senior Living’s
(the “community”) obligations under section 408.823 of Florida Statutes.

II. In-Person Visitation Policies
a. Visiting Hours. The community will allow each resident to visit in-person with any person of his or her choice, at any time between the hours of 9:00am – 9:00pm at a minimum.
Upon request, the community shall make provisions to extend visiting hours for caregivers and out-of-town guests, and in other similar situations.

b. Length of Visits and Number of Visitors. There is no restriction on the permissible length
of visits or number of visitors, except that the community will not allow the legally
prescribed maximum building occupancy load to be exceeded.

c. Essential Caregivers. A resident may designate a visitor who is a family member, friend, guardian, or other individual as an essential caregiver. The community shall allow in-
person visitation by a resident’s essential caregiver for at least 2 hours daily in addition to any other visitation authorized by the community. The community may not require an essential caregiver to provide necessary care to a resident.

d. Consensual Physical Contact. Consensual physical contact between a resident and his or her visitor is allowed.

e. Special Circumstances. In addition to any other visitation authorized by the community,
residents are allowed in-person visitation in all the following circumstances, unless the resident objects: 

i. End-of-life situations. 

ii. A resident who was living with family before being admitted to the provider’s care
is struggling with the change in environment and lack of in-person family support. 

iii. The resident is making one or more major medical decisions.


iv. A resident is experiencing emotional distress or grieving the loss of a friend or family member who recently died.

v. A resident needs cueing or encouragement to eat or drink which was previously
provided by a family member or caregiver.


vi. A resident who used to talk and interact with others is seldom speaking.

III. Screening, Personal Protective Equipment, and other Infection Control Protocols for
Visitors

The community will adhere to any applicable laws or orders issued by local, state, or federal authorities regarding screening, personal protective equipment (“PPE”), and other infection control protocols for visitors; provided, however, that:


a. Any safety-related requirements will be no more stringent than those established for the community’s staff.


b. Visitors will not be required to submit proof of any vaccination or immunization.


c. The community will NOT prohibit visitation if the specific resident to be visited is quarantined, tested positive, or showing symptoms of a communicable disease. Visitors in these circumstances may be required to wear the same PPE that staff wear to provide care or services to the resident.


The community will provide ongoing infection control education for visitors as needed.


IV. In-Person Visitation Procedures


a. Responsible Staff Member. The Administrator or designee is responsible for ensuring that staff adhere to this Visitation Policy and Procedures.


b. Resident Signature. The resident (or their representative) will read and sign this policy to acknowledge that the resident represents that all his or her visitors will abide by this policy or be subject to suspension from the community.


c. Visitor Compliance. The community will monitor the visitor’s adherence to the Visitation Policies and Procedures.


If a visitor fails to follow the community’s infection prevention and control requirements, after attempting to mitigate concerns, the community shall restrict or revoke visitation.


If a visitor is combative, violent, threatening, or otherwise deemed to be engaging in dangerous or criminal activity in the reasonable judgment of the community, then after
attempting to mitigate concerns, the community shall restrict or revoke visitation.

V. Availability of the Visitation Policies and Procedures

The community will provide the Agency for Health Care Administration (“AHCA”) with a copy of its Visitation Policies and Procedures when applying for initial licensure, licensure renewal, or change of ownership, as applicable.
The community will also make the Visitation Policies and Procedures available to AHCA for review at any time, upon request.


The community will make these Visitation Policies and Procedures easily accessible from the homepage of its website.

Address: 14527 N. Florida Avenue, Tampa, FL 33613

License #6694

VISITATION POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

(revised January 2024)

I. Purpose
These Visitation Policies and Procedures are adopted to ensure compliance with Angel Senior Living’s
(the “community”) obligations under section 408.823 of Florida Statutes.

II. In-Person Visitation Policies
a. Visiting Hours. The community will allow each resident to visit in-person with any person of his or her choice, at any time between the hours of 9:00am – 9:00pm at a minimum.
Upon request, the community shall make provisions to extend visiting hours for caregivers and out-of-town guests, and in other similar situations.

b. Length of Visits and Number of Visitors. There is no restriction on the permissible length
of visits or number of visitors, except that the community will not allow the legally
prescribed maximum building occupancy load to be exceeded.

c. Essential Caregivers. A resident may designate a visitor who is a family member, friend, guardian, or other individual as an essential caregiver. The community shall allow in-
person visitation by a resident’s essential caregiver for at least 2 hours daily in addition to any other visitation authorized by the community. The community may not require an essential caregiver to provide necessary care to a resident.

d. Consensual Physical Contact. Consensual physical contact between a resident and his or her visitor is allowed.

e. Special Circumstances. In addition to any other visitation authorized by the community,
residents are allowed in-person visitation in all the following circumstances, unless the resident objects: 

i. End-of-life situations. 

ii. A resident who was living with family before being admitted to the provider’s care
is struggling with the change in environment and lack of in-person family support. 

iii. The resident is making one or more major medical decisions.


iv. A resident is experiencing emotional distress or grieving the loss of a friend or family member who recently died.

v. A resident needs cueing or encouragement to eat or drink which was previously
provided by a family member or caregiver.


vi. A resident who used to talk and interact with others is seldom speaking.

III. Screening, Personal Protective Equipment, and other Infection Control Protocols for
Visitors

The community will adhere to any applicable laws or orders issued by local, state, or federal authorities regarding screening, personal protective equipment (“PPE”), and other infection control protocols for visitors; provided, however, that:


a. Any safety-related requirements will be no more stringent than those established for the community’s staff.


b. Visitors will not be required to submit proof of any vaccination or immunization.


c. The community will NOT prohibit visitation if the specific resident to be visited is quarantined, tested positive, or showing symptoms of a communicable disease. Visitors in these circumstances may be required to wear the same PPE that staff wear to provide care or services to the resident.


The community will provide ongoing infection control education for visitors as needed.


IV. In-Person Visitation Procedures


a. Responsible Staff Member. The Administrator or designee is responsible for ensuring that staff adhere to this Visitation Policy and Procedures.


b. Resident Signature. The resident (or their representative) will read and sign this policy to acknowledge that the resident represents that all his or her visitors will abide by this policy or be subject to suspension from the community.


c. Visitor Compliance. The community will monitor the visitor’s adherence to the Visitation Policies and Procedures.


If a visitor fails to follow the community’s infection prevention and control requirements, after attempting to mitigate concerns, the community shall restrict or revoke visitation.


If a visitor is combative, violent, threatening, or otherwise deemed to be engaging in dangerous or criminal activity in the reasonable judgment of the community, then after
attempting to mitigate concerns, the community shall restrict or revoke visitation.

V. Availability of the Visitation Policies and Procedures

The community will provide the Agency for Health Care Administration (“AHCA”) with a copy of its Visitation Policies and Procedures when applying for initial licensure, licensure renewal, or change of ownership, as applicable.
The community will also make the Visitation Policies and Procedures available to AHCA for review at any time, upon request.


The community will make these Visitation Policies and Procedures easily accessible from the homepage of its website.

Address: 21021 Betel Palm Lane, Land O’ Lakes, FL 34638
License #12268

VISITATION POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

(revised January 2024)

I. Purpose
These Visitation Policies and Procedures are adopted to ensure compliance with Angel Senior Living’s
(the “community”) obligations under section 408.823 of Florida Statutes.

II. In-Person Visitation Policies
a. Visiting Hours. The community will allow each resident to visit in-person with any person of his or her choice, at any time between the hours of 9:00am – 9:00pm at a minimum.
Upon request, the community shall make provisions to extend visiting hours for caregivers and out-of-town guests, and in other similar situations.

b. Length of Visits and Number of Visitors. There is no restriction on the permissible length
of visits or number of visitors, except that the community will not allow the legally
prescribed maximum building occupancy load to be exceeded.

c. Essential Caregivers. A resident may designate a visitor who is a family member, friend, guardian, or other individual as an essential caregiver. The community shall allow in-
person visitation by a resident’s essential caregiver for at least 2 hours daily in addition to any other visitation authorized by the community. The community may not require an essential caregiver to provide necessary care to a resident.

d. Consensual Physical Contact. Consensual physical contact between a resident and his or her visitor is allowed.

e. Special Circumstances. In addition to any other visitation authorized by the community,
residents are allowed in-person visitation in all the following circumstances, unless the resident objects: 

i. End-of-life situations. 

ii. A resident who was living with family before being admitted to the provider’s care
is struggling with the change in environment and lack of in-person family support. 

iii. The resident is making one or more major medical decisions.


iv. A resident is experiencing emotional distress or grieving the loss of a friend or family member who recently died.

v. A resident needs cueing or encouragement to eat or drink which was previously
provided by a family member or caregiver.


vi. A resident who used to talk and interact with others is seldom speaking.

III. Screening, Personal Protective Equipment, and other Infection Control Protocols for
Visitors

The community will adhere to any applicable laws or orders issued by local, state, or federal authorities regarding screening, personal protective equipment (“PPE”), and other infection control protocols for visitors; provided, however, that:


a. Any safety-related requirements will be no more stringent than those established for the community’s staff.


b. Visitors will not be required to submit proof of any vaccination or immunization.


c. The community will NOT prohibit visitation if the specific resident to be visited is quarantined, tested positive, or showing symptoms of a communicable disease. Visitors in these circumstances may be required to wear the same PPE that staff wear to provide care or services to the resident.


The community will provide ongoing infection control education for visitors as needed.


IV. In-Person Visitation Procedures


a. Responsible Staff Member. The Administrator or designee is responsible for ensuring that staff adhere to this Visitation Policy and Procedures.


b. Resident Signature. The resident (or their representative) will read and sign this policy to acknowledge that the resident represents that all his or her visitors will abide by this policy or be subject to suspension from the community.


c. Visitor Compliance. The community will monitor the visitor’s adherence to the Visitation Policies and Procedures.


If a visitor fails to follow the community’s infection prevention and control requirements, after attempting to mitigate concerns, the community shall restrict or revoke visitation.


If a visitor is combative, violent, threatening, or otherwise deemed to be engaging in dangerous or criminal activity in the reasonable judgment of the community, then after
attempting to mitigate concerns, the community shall restrict or revoke visitation.

V. Availability of the Visitation Policies and Procedures

The community will provide the Agency for Health Care Administration (“AHCA”) with a copy of its Visitation Policies and Procedures when applying for initial licensure, licensure renewal, or change of ownership, as applicable.
The community will also make the Visitation Policies and Procedures available to AHCA for review at any time, upon request.


The community will make these Visitation Policies and Procedures easily accessible from the homepage of its website.

Address: 14712 N. 42nd Street, Tampa, FL 33613

License #12507

VISITATION POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

(revised January 2024)

I. Purpose
These Visitation Policies and Procedures are adopted to ensure compliance with Angel Senior Living’s
(the “community”) obligations under section 408.823 of Florida Statutes.

II. In-Person Visitation Policies
a. Visiting Hours. The community will allow each resident to visit in-person with any person of his or her choice, at any time between the hours of 9:00am – 9:00pm at a minimum.
Upon request, the community shall make provisions to extend visiting hours for caregivers and out-of-town guests, and in other similar situations.

b. Length of Visits and Number of Visitors. There is no restriction on the permissible length
of visits or number of visitors, except that the community will not allow the legally
prescribed maximum building occupancy load to be exceeded.

c. Essential Caregivers. A resident may designate a visitor who is a family member, friend, guardian, or other individual as an essential caregiver. The community shall allow in-
person visitation by a resident’s essential caregiver for at least 2 hours daily in addition to any other visitation authorized by the community. The community may not require an essential caregiver to provide necessary care to a resident.

d. Consensual Physical Contact. Consensual physical contact between a resident and his or her visitor is allowed.

e. Special Circumstances. In addition to any other visitation authorized by the community,
residents are allowed in-person visitation in all the following circumstances, unless the resident objects: 

i. End-of-life situations. 

ii. A resident who was living with family before being admitted to the provider’s care
is struggling with the change in environment and lack of in-person family support. 

iii. The resident is making one or more major medical decisions.


iv. A resident is experiencing emotional distress or grieving the loss of a friend or family member who recently died.

v. A resident needs cueing or encouragement to eat or drink which was previously
provided by a family member or caregiver.


vi. A resident who used to talk and interact with others is seldom speaking.

III. Screening, Personal Protective Equipment, and other Infection Control Protocols for
Visitors

The community will adhere to any applicable laws or orders issued by local, state, or federal authorities regarding screening, personal protective equipment (“PPE”), and other infection control protocols for visitors; provided, however, that:


a. Any safety-related requirements will be no more stringent than those established for the community’s staff.


b. Visitors will not be required to submit proof of any vaccination or immunization.


c. The community will NOT prohibit visitation if the specific resident to be visited is quarantined, tested positive, or showing symptoms of a communicable disease. Visitors in these circumstances may be required to wear the same PPE that staff wear to provide care or services to the resident.


The community will provide ongoing infection control education for visitors as needed.


IV. In-Person Visitation Procedures


a. Responsible Staff Member. The Administrator or designee is responsible for ensuring that staff adhere to this Visitation Policy and Procedures.


b. Resident Signature. The resident (or their representative) will read and sign this policy to acknowledge that the resident represents that all his or her visitors will abide by this policy or be subject to suspension from the community.


c. Visitor Compliance. The community will monitor the visitor’s adherence to the Visitation Policies and Procedures.


If a visitor fails to follow the community’s infection prevention and control requirements, after attempting to mitigate concerns, the community shall restrict or revoke visitation.


If a visitor is combative, violent, threatening, or otherwise deemed to be engaging in dangerous or criminal activity in the reasonable judgment of the community, then after
attempting to mitigate concerns, the community shall restrict or revoke visitation.

V. Availability of the Visitation Policies and Procedures

The community will provide the Agency for Health Care Administration (“AHCA”) with a copy of its Visitation Policies and Procedures when applying for initial licensure, licensure renewal, or change of ownership, as applicable.
The community will also make the Visitation Policies and Procedures available to AHCA for review at any time, upon request.


The community will make these Visitation Policies and Procedures easily accessible from the homepage of its website.

Address: 1655 Curlew Road, Palm Harbor, FL 34683

License #8733

VISITATION POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

(revised January 2024)

I. Purpose
These Visitation Policies and Procedures are adopted to ensure compliance with Angel Senior Living’s
(the “community”) obligations under section 408.823 of Florida Statutes.

II. In-Person Visitation Policies
a. Visiting Hours. The community will allow each resident to visit in-person with any person of his or her choice, at any time between the hours of 9:00am – 9:00pm at a minimum.
Upon request, the community shall make provisions to extend visiting hours for caregivers and out-of-town guests, and in other similar situations.

b. Length of Visits and Number of Visitors. There is no restriction on the permissible length
of visits or number of visitors, except that the community will not allow the legally
prescribed maximum building occupancy load to be exceeded.

c. Essential Caregivers. A resident may designate a visitor who is a family member, friend, guardian, or other individual as an essential caregiver. The community shall allow in-
person visitation by a resident’s essential caregiver for at least 2 hours daily in addition to any other visitation authorized by the community. The community may not require an essential caregiver to provide necessary care to a resident.

d. Consensual Physical Contact. Consensual physical contact between a resident and his or her visitor is allowed.

e. Special Circumstances. In addition to any other visitation authorized by the community,
residents are allowed in-person visitation in all the following circumstances, unless the resident objects: 

i. End-of-life situations. 

ii. A resident who was living with family before being admitted to the provider’s care
is struggling with the change in environment and lack of in-person family support. 

iii. The resident is making one or more major medical decisions.


iv. A resident is experiencing emotional distress or grieving the loss of a friend or family member who recently died.

v. A resident needs cueing or encouragement to eat or drink which was previously
provided by a family member or caregiver.


vi. A resident who used to talk and interact with others is seldom speaking.

III. Screening, Personal Protective Equipment, and other Infection Control Protocols for
Visitors

The community will adhere to any applicable laws or orders issued by local, state, or federal authorities regarding screening, personal protective equipment (“PPE”), and other infection control protocols for visitors; provided, however, that:


a. Any safety-related requirements will be no more stringent than those established for the community’s staff.


b. Visitors will not be required to submit proof of any vaccination or immunization.


c. The community will NOT prohibit visitation if the specific resident to be visited is quarantined, tested positive, or showing symptoms of a communicable disease. Visitors in these circumstances may be required to wear the same PPE that staff wear to provide care or services to the resident.


The community will provide ongoing infection control education for visitors as needed.


IV. In-Person Visitation Procedures


a. Responsible Staff Member. The Administrator or designee is responsible for ensuring that staff adhere to this Visitation Policy and Procedures.


b. Resident Signature. The resident (or their representative) will read and sign this policy to acknowledge that the resident represents that all his or her visitors will abide by this policy or be subject to suspension from the community.


c. Visitor Compliance. The community will monitor the visitor’s adherence to the Visitation Policies and Procedures.


If a visitor fails to follow the community’s infection prevention and control requirements, after attempting to mitigate concerns, the community shall restrict or revoke visitation.


If a visitor is combative, violent, threatening, or otherwise deemed to be engaging in dangerous or criminal activity in the reasonable judgment of the community, then after
attempting to mitigate concerns, the community shall restrict or revoke visitation.

V. Availability of the Visitation Policies and Procedures

The community will provide the Agency for Health Care Administration (“AHCA”) with a copy of its Visitation Policies and Procedures when applying for initial licensure, licensure renewal, or change of ownership, as applicable.
The community will also make the Visitation Policies and Procedures available to AHCA for review at any time, upon request.


The community will make these Visitation Policies and Procedures easily accessible from the homepage of its website.

Address: 3720 West Bay to Bay Blvd. Tampa, FL 33629

License #9298

VISITATION POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

(revised January 2024)

I. Purpose
These Visitation Policies and Procedures are adopted to ensure compliance with Angel Senior Living’s
(the “community”) obligations under section 408.823 of Florida Statutes.

II. In-Person Visitation Policies
a. Visiting Hours. The community will allow each resident to visit in-person with any person of his or her choice, at any time between the hours of 9:00am – 9:00pm at a minimum.
Upon request, the community shall make provisions to extend visiting hours for caregivers and out-of-town guests, and in other similar situations.

b. Length of Visits and Number of Visitors. There is no restriction on the permissible length
of visits or number of visitors, except that the community will not allow the legally
prescribed maximum building occupancy load to be exceeded.

c. Essential Caregivers. A resident may designate a visitor who is a family member, friend, guardian, or other individual as an essential caregiver. The community shall allow in-
person visitation by a resident’s essential caregiver for at least 2 hours daily in addition to any other visitation authorized by the community. The community may not require an essential caregiver to provide necessary care to a resident.

d. Consensual Physical Contact. Consensual physical contact between a resident and his or her visitor is allowed.

e. Special Circumstances. In addition to any other visitation authorized by the community,
residents are allowed in-person visitation in all the following circumstances, unless the resident objects: 

i. End-of-life situations. 

ii. A resident who was living with family before being admitted to the provider’s care
is struggling with the change in environment and lack of in-person family support. 

iii. The resident is making one or more major medical decisions.


iv. A resident is experiencing emotional distress or grieving the loss of a friend or family member who recently died.

v. A resident needs cueing or encouragement to eat or drink which was previously
provided by a family member or caregiver.


vi. A resident who used to talk and interact with others is seldom speaking.

III. Screening, Personal Protective Equipment, and other Infection Control Protocols for
Visitors

The community will adhere to any applicable laws or orders issued by local, state, or federal authorities regarding screening, personal protective equipment (“PPE”), and other infection control protocols for visitors; provided, however, that:


a. Any safety-related requirements will be no more stringent than those established for the community’s staff.


b. Visitors will not be required to submit proof of any vaccination or immunization.


c. The community will NOT prohibit visitation if the specific resident to be visited is quarantined, tested positive, or showing symptoms of a communicable disease. Visitors in these circumstances may be required to wear the same PPE that staff wear to provide care or services to the resident.


The community will provide ongoing infection control education for visitors as needed.


IV. In-Person Visitation Procedures


a. Responsible Staff Member. The Administrator or designee is responsible for ensuring that staff adhere to this Visitation Policy and Procedures.


b. Resident Signature. The resident (or their representative) will read and sign this policy to acknowledge that the resident represents that all his or her visitors will abide by this policy or be subject to suspension from the community.


c. Visitor Compliance. The community will monitor the visitor’s adherence to the Visitation Policies and Procedures.


If a visitor fails to follow the community’s infection prevention and control requirements, after attempting to mitigate concerns, the community shall restrict or revoke visitation.


If a visitor is combative, violent, threatening, or otherwise deemed to be engaging in dangerous or criminal activity in the reasonable judgment of the community, then after
attempting to mitigate concerns, the community shall restrict or revoke visitation.

V. Availability of the Visitation Policies and Procedures

The community will provide the Agency for Health Care Administration (“AHCA”) with a copy of its Visitation Policies and Procedures when applying for initial licensure, licensure renewal, or change of ownership, as applicable.
The community will also make the Visitation Policies and Procedures available to AHCA for review at any time, upon request.


The community will make these Visitation Policies and Procedures easily accessible from the homepage of its website.

Address: 5750 S. Honore Avenue, Sarasota, FL 34233

License #13217

VISITATION POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

(revised January 2024)

I. Purpose
These Visitation Policies and Procedures are adopted to ensure compliance with Angel Senior Living’s
(the “community”) obligations under section 408.823 of Florida Statutes.

II. In-Person Visitation Policies
a. Visiting Hours. The community will allow each resident to visit in-person with any person of his or her choice, at any time between the hours of 9:00am – 9:00pm at a minimum.
Upon request, the community shall make provisions to extend visiting hours for caregivers and out-of-town guests, and in other similar situations.

b. Length of Visits and Number of Visitors. There is no restriction on the permissible length
of visits or number of visitors, except that the community will not allow the legally
prescribed maximum building occupancy load to be exceeded.

c. Essential Caregivers. A resident may designate a visitor who is a family member, friend, guardian, or other individual as an essential caregiver. The community shall allow in-
person visitation by a resident’s essential caregiver for at least 2 hours daily in addition to any other visitation authorized by the community. The community may not require an essential caregiver to provide necessary care to a resident.

d. Consensual Physical Contact. Consensual physical contact between a resident and his or her visitor is allowed.

e. Special Circumstances. In addition to any other visitation authorized by the community,
residents are allowed in-person visitation in all the following circumstances, unless the resident objects: 

i. End-of-life situations. 

ii. A resident who was living with family before being admitted to the provider’s care
is struggling with the change in environment and lack of in-person family support. 

iii. The resident is making one or more major medical decisions.


iv. A resident is experiencing emotional distress or grieving the loss of a friend or family member who recently died.

v. A resident needs cueing or encouragement to eat or drink which was previously
provided by a family member or caregiver.


vi. A resident who used to talk and interact with others is seldom speaking.

III. Screening, Personal Protective Equipment, and other Infection Control Protocols for
Visitors

The community will adhere to any applicable laws or orders issued by local, state, or federal authorities regarding screening, personal protective equipment (“PPE”), and other infection control protocols for visitors; provided, however, that:


a. Any safety-related requirements will be no more stringent than those established for the community’s staff.


b. Visitors will not be required to submit proof of any vaccination or immunization.


c. The community will NOT prohibit visitation if the specific resident to be visited is quarantined, tested positive, or showing symptoms of a communicable disease. Visitors in these circumstances may be required to wear the same PPE that staff wear to provide care or services to the resident.


The community will provide ongoing infection control education for visitors as needed.


IV. In-Person Visitation Procedures


a. Responsible Staff Member. The Administrator or designee is responsible for ensuring that staff adhere to this Visitation Policy and Procedures.


b. Resident Signature. The resident (or their representative) will read and sign this policy to acknowledge that the resident represents that all his or her visitors will abide by this policy or be subject to suspension from the community.


c. Visitor Compliance. The community will monitor the visitor’s adherence to the Visitation Policies and Procedures.


If a visitor fails to follow the community’s infection prevention and control requirements, after attempting to mitigate concerns, the community shall restrict or revoke visitation.


If a visitor is combative, violent, threatening, or otherwise deemed to be engaging in dangerous or criminal activity in the reasonable judgment of the community, then after
attempting to mitigate concerns, the community shall restrict or revoke visitation.

V. Availability of the Visitation Policies and Procedures

The community will provide the Agency for Health Care Administration (“AHCA”) with a copy of its Visitation Policies and Procedures when applying for initial licensure, licensure renewal, or change of ownership, as applicable.
The community will also make the Visitation Policies and Procedures available to AHCA for review at any time, upon request.


The community will make these Visitation Policies and Procedures easily accessible from the homepage of its website.

Address: 3330 S. MacDill Ave., Tampa, FL 33629

License #8348

VISITATION POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

(revised January 2024)

I. Purpose
These Visitation Policies and Procedures are adopted to ensure compliance with Angel Senior Living’s
(the “community”) obligations under section 408.823 of Florida Statutes.

II. In-Person Visitation Policies
a. Visiting Hours. The community will allow each resident to visit in-person with any person of his or her choice, at any time between the hours of 9:00am – 9:00pm at a minimum.
Upon request, the community shall make provisions to extend visiting hours for caregivers and out-of-town guests, and in other similar situations.

b. Length of Visits and Number of Visitors. There is no restriction on the permissible length
of visits or number of visitors, except that the community will not allow the legally
prescribed maximum building occupancy load to be exceeded.

c. Essential Caregivers. A resident may designate a visitor who is a family member, friend, guardian, or other individual as an essential caregiver. The community shall allow in-
person visitation by a resident’s essential caregiver for at least 2 hours daily in addition to any other visitation authorized by the community. The community may not require an essential caregiver to provide necessary care to a resident.

d. Consensual Physical Contact. Consensual physical contact between a resident and his or her visitor is allowed.

e. Special Circumstances. In addition to any other visitation authorized by the community,
residents are allowed in-person visitation in all the following circumstances, unless the resident objects: 

i. End-of-life situations. 

ii. A resident who was living with family before being admitted to the provider’s care
is struggling with the change in environment and lack of in-person family support. 

iii. The resident is making one or more major medical decisions.


iv. A resident is experiencing emotional distress or grieving the loss of a friend or family member who recently died.

v. A resident needs cueing or encouragement to eat or drink which was previously
provided by a family member or caregiver.


vi. A resident who used to talk and interact with others is seldom speaking.

III. Screening, Personal Protective Equipment, and other Infection Control Protocols for
Visitors

The community will adhere to any applicable laws or orders issued by local, state, or federal authorities regarding screening, personal protective equipment (“PPE”), and other infection control protocols for visitors; provided, however, that:


a. Any safety-related requirements will be no more stringent than those established for the community’s staff.


b. Visitors will not be required to submit proof of any vaccination or immunization.


c. The community will NOT prohibit visitation if the specific resident to be visited is quarantined, tested positive, or showing symptoms of a communicable disease. Visitors in these circumstances may be required to wear the same PPE that staff wear to provide care or services to the resident.


The community will provide ongoing infection control education for visitors as needed.


IV. In-Person Visitation Procedures


a. Responsible Staff Member. The Administrator or designee is responsible for ensuring that staff adhere to this Visitation Policy and Procedures.


b. Resident Signature. The resident (or their representative) will read and sign this policy to acknowledge that the resident represents that all his or her visitors will abide by this policy or be subject to suspension from the community.


c. Visitor Compliance. The community will monitor the visitor’s adherence to the Visitation Policies and Procedures.


If a visitor fails to follow the community’s infection prevention and control requirements, after attempting to mitigate concerns, the community shall restrict or revoke visitation.


If a visitor is combative, violent, threatening, or otherwise deemed to be engaging in dangerous or criminal activity in the reasonable judgment of the community, then after
attempting to mitigate concerns, the community shall restrict or revoke visitation.

V. Availability of the Visitation Policies and Procedures

The community will provide the Agency for Health Care Administration (“AHCA”) with a copy of its Visitation Policies and Procedures when applying for initial licensure, licensure renewal, or change of ownership, as applicable.
The community will also make the Visitation Policies and Procedures available to AHCA for review at any time, upon request.


The community will make these Visitation Policies and Procedures easily accessible from the homepage of its website.

VISITATION POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

(revised January 2024)

I. Purpose
These Visitation Policies and Procedures are adopted to ensure compliance with Angel Senior Living’s
(the “community”) obligations under section 408.823 of Florida Statutes.

II. In-Person Visitation Policies
a. Visiting Hours. The community will allow each resident to visit in-person with any person of his or her choice, at any time between the hours of 9:00am – 9:00pm at a minimum.
Upon request, the community shall make provisions to extend visiting hours for caregivers and out-of-town guests, and in other similar situations.

b. Length of Visits and Number of Visitors. There is no restriction on the permissible length
of visits or number of visitors, except that the community will not allow the legally
prescribed maximum building occupancy load to be exceeded.

c. Essential Caregivers. A resident may designate a visitor who is a family member, friend, guardian, or other individual as an essential caregiver. The community shall allow in-
person visitation by a resident’s essential caregiver for at least 2 hours daily in addition to any other visitation authorized by the community. The community may not require an essential caregiver to provide necessary care to a resident.

d. Consensual Physical Contact. Consensual physical contact between a resident and his or her visitor is allowed.

e. Special Circumstances. In addition to any other visitation authorized by the community,
residents are allowed in-person visitation in all the following circumstances, unless the resident objects: 

i. End-of-life situations. 

ii. A resident who was living with family before being admitted to the provider’s care
is struggling with the change in environment and lack of in-person family support. 

iii. The resident is making one or more major medical decisions.


iv. A resident is experiencing emotional distress or grieving the loss of a friend or family member who recently died.

v. A resident needs cueing or encouragement to eat or drink which was previously
provided by a family member or caregiver.


vi. A resident who used to talk and interact with others is seldom speaking.

III. Screening, Personal Protective Equipment, and other Infection Control Protocols for
Visitors

The community will adhere to any applicable laws or orders issued by local, state, or federal authorities regarding screening, personal protective equipment (“PPE”), and other infection control protocols for visitors; provided, however, that:


a. Any safety-related requirements will be no more stringent than those established for the community’s staff.


b. Visitors will not be required to submit proof of any vaccination or immunization.


c. The community will NOT prohibit visitation if the specific resident to be visited is quarantined, tested positive, or showing symptoms of a communicable disease. Visitors in these circumstances may be required to wear the same PPE that staff wear to provide care or services to the resident.


The community will provide ongoing infection control education for visitors as needed.


IV. In-Person Visitation Procedures


a. Responsible Staff Member. The Administrator or designee is responsible for ensuring that staff adhere to this Visitation Policy and Procedures.


b. Resident Signature. The resident (or their representative) will read and sign this policy to acknowledge that the resident represents that all his or her visitors will abide by this policy or be subject to suspension from the community.


c. Visitor Compliance. The community will monitor the visitor’s adherence to the Visitation Policies and Procedures.


If a visitor fails to follow the community’s infection prevention and control requirements, after attempting to mitigate concerns, the community shall restrict or revoke visitation.


If a visitor is combative, violent, threatening, or otherwise deemed to be engaging in dangerous or criminal activity in the reasonable judgment of the community, then after
attempting to mitigate concerns, the community shall restrict or revoke visitation.

V. Availability of the Visitation Policies and Procedures

The community will provide the Agency for Health Care Administration (“AHCA”) with a copy of its Visitation Policies and Procedures when applying for initial licensure, licensure renewal, or change of ownership, as applicable.
The community will also make the Visitation Policies and Procedures available to AHCA for review at any time, upon request.


The community will make these Visitation Policies and Procedures easily accessible from the homepage of its website.

Address: 18420 Exciting Idlewild Blvd, Lutz, FL 33548

License #13750

VISITATION POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

(revised January 2024)

I. Purpose
These Visitation Policies and Procedures are adopted to ensure compliance with Angel Senior Living’s
(the “community”) obligations under section 408.823 of Florida Statutes.

II. In-Person Visitation Policies
a. Visiting Hours. The community will allow each resident to visit in-person with any person of his or her choice, at any time between the hours of 9:00am – 9:00pm at a minimum.
Upon request, the community shall make provisions to extend visiting hours for caregivers and out-of-town guests, and in other similar situations.

b. Length of Visits and Number of Visitors. There is no restriction on the permissible length
of visits or number of visitors, except that the community will not allow the legally
prescribed maximum building occupancy load to be exceeded.

c. Essential Caregivers. A resident may designate a visitor who is a family member, friend, guardian, or other individual as an essential caregiver. The community shall allow in-
person visitation by a resident’s essential caregiver for at least 2 hours daily in addition to any other visitation authorized by the community. The community may not require an essential caregiver to provide necessary care to a resident.

d. Consensual Physical Contact. Consensual physical contact between a resident and his or her visitor is allowed.

e. Special Circumstances. In addition to any other visitation authorized by the community,
residents are allowed in-person visitation in all the following circumstances, unless the resident objects: 

i. End-of-life situations. 

ii. A resident who was living with family before being admitted to the provider’s care
is struggling with the change in environment and lack of in-person family support. 

iii. The resident is making one or more major medical decisions.


iv. A resident is experiencing emotional distress or grieving the loss of a friend or family member who recently died.

v. A resident needs cueing or encouragement to eat or drink which was previously
provided by a family member or caregiver.


vi. A resident who used to talk and interact with others is seldom speaking.

III. Screening, Personal Protective Equipment, and other Infection Control Protocols for
Visitors

The community will adhere to any applicable laws or orders issued by local, state, or federal authorities regarding screening, personal protective equipment (“PPE”), and other infection control protocols for visitors; provided, however, that:


a. Any safety-related requirements will be no more stringent than those established for the community’s staff.


b. Visitors will not be required to submit proof of any vaccination or immunization.


c. The community will NOT prohibit visitation if the specific resident to be visited is quarantined, tested positive, or showing symptoms of a communicable disease. Visitors in these circumstances may be required to wear the same PPE that staff wear to provide care or services to the resident.


The community will provide ongoing infection control education for visitors as needed.


IV. In-Person Visitation Procedures


a. Responsible Staff Member. The Administrator or designee is responsible for ensuring that staff adhere to this Visitation Policy and Procedures.


b. Resident Signature. The resident (or their representative) will read and sign this policy to acknowledge that the resident represents that all his or her visitors will abide by this policy or be subject to suspension from the community.


c. Visitor Compliance. The community will monitor the visitor’s adherence to the Visitation Policies and Procedures.


If a visitor fails to follow the community’s infection prevention and control requirements, after attempting to mitigate concerns, the community shall restrict or revoke visitation.


If a visitor is combative, violent, threatening, or otherwise deemed to be engaging in dangerous or criminal activity in the reasonable judgment of the community, then after
attempting to mitigate concerns, the community shall restrict or revoke visitation.

V. Availability of the Visitation Policies and Procedures

The community will provide the Agency for Health Care Administration (“AHCA”) with a copy of its Visitation Policies and Procedures when applying for initial licensure, licensure renewal, or change of ownership, as applicable.
The community will also make the Visitation Policies and Procedures available to AHCA for review at any time, upon request.


The community will make these Visitation Policies and Procedures easily accessible from the homepage of its website.

Address: 3175 Belcher Road, Dunedin, FL 34698

License #10034

VISITATION POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

(revised January 2024)

I. Purpose
These Visitation Policies and Procedures are adopted to ensure compliance with Angel Senior Living’s
(the “community”) obligations under section 408.823 of Florida Statutes.

II. In-Person Visitation Policies
a. Visiting Hours. The community will allow each resident to visit in-person with any person of his or her choice, at any time between the hours of 9:00am – 9:00pm at a minimum.
Upon request, the community shall make provisions to extend visiting hours for caregivers and out-of-town guests, and in other similar situations.

b. Length of Visits and Number of Visitors. There is no restriction on the permissible length
of visits or number of visitors, except that the community will not allow the legally
prescribed maximum building occupancy load to be exceeded.

c. Essential Caregivers. A resident may designate a visitor who is a family member, friend, guardian, or other individual as an essential caregiver. The community shall allow in-
person visitation by a resident’s essential caregiver for at least 2 hours daily in addition to any other visitation authorized by the community. The community may not require an essential caregiver to provide necessary care to a resident.

d. Consensual Physical Contact. Consensual physical contact between a resident and his or her visitor is allowed.

e. Special Circumstances. In addition to any other visitation authorized by the community,
residents are allowed in-person visitation in all the following circumstances, unless the resident objects: 

i. End-of-life situations. 

ii. A resident who was living with family before being admitted to the provider’s care
is struggling with the change in environment and lack of in-person family support. 

iii. The resident is making one or more major medical decisions.


iv. A resident is experiencing emotional distress or grieving the loss of a friend or family member who recently died.

v. A resident needs cueing or encouragement to eat or drink which was previously
provided by a family member or caregiver.


vi. A resident who used to talk and interact with others is seldom speaking.

III. Screening, Personal Protective Equipment, and other Infection Control Protocols for
Visitors

The community will adhere to any applicable laws or orders issued by local, state, or federal authorities regarding screening, personal protective equipment (“PPE”), and other infection control protocols for visitors; provided, however, that:


a. Any safety-related requirements will be no more stringent than those established for the community’s staff.


b. Visitors will not be required to submit proof of any vaccination or immunization.


c. The community will NOT prohibit visitation if the specific resident to be visited is quarantined, tested positive, or showing symptoms of a communicable disease. Visitors in these circumstances may be required to wear the same PPE that staff wear to provide care or services to the resident.


The community will provide ongoing infection control education for visitors as needed.


IV. In-Person Visitation Procedures


a. Responsible Staff Member. The Administrator or designee is responsible for ensuring that staff adhere to this Visitation Policy and Procedures.


b. Resident Signature. The resident (or their representative) will read and sign this policy to acknowledge that the resident represents that all his or her visitors will abide by this policy or be subject to suspension from the community.


c. Visitor Compliance. The community will monitor the visitor’s adherence to the Visitation Policies and Procedures.


If a visitor fails to follow the community’s infection prevention and control requirements, after attempting to mitigate concerns, the community shall restrict or revoke visitation.


If a visitor is combative, violent, threatening, or otherwise deemed to be engaging in dangerous or criminal activity in the reasonable judgment of the community, then after
attempting to mitigate concerns, the community shall restrict or revoke visitation.

V. Availability of the Visitation Policies and Procedures

The community will provide the Agency for Health Care Administration (“AHCA”) with a copy of its Visitation Policies and Procedures when applying for initial licensure, licensure renewal, or change of ownership, as applicable.
The community will also make the Visitation Policies and Procedures available to AHCA for review at any time, upon request.


The community will make these Visitation Policies and Procedures easily accessible from the homepage of its website.

Magnolia Gardens Assisted Living Facility 3800 62nd Ave N.
Pinellas Park, FL
33781
License # AL10314
 

VISITATION POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

(revised January 2024)

I. Purpose
These Visitation Policies and Procedures are adopted to ensure compliance with Angel Senior Living’s
(the “community”) obligations under section 408.823 of Florida Statutes.

II. In-Person Visitation Policies
a. Visiting Hours. The community will allow each resident to visit in-person with any person of his or her choice, at any time between the hours of 9:00am – 9:00pm at a minimum.
Upon request, the community shall make provisions to extend visiting hours for caregivers and out-of-town guests, and in other similar situations.

b. Length of Visits and Number of Visitors. There is no restriction on the permissible length
of visits or number of visitors, except that the community will not allow the legally
prescribed maximum building occupancy load to be exceeded.

c. Essential Caregivers. A resident may designate a visitor who is a family member, friend, guardian, or other individual as an essential caregiver. The community shall allow in-
person visitation by a resident’s essential caregiver for at least 2 hours daily in addition to any other visitation authorized by the community. The community may not require an essential caregiver to provide necessary care to a resident.

d. Consensual Physical Contact. Consensual physical contact between a resident and his or her visitor is allowed.

e. Special Circumstances. In addition to any other visitation authorized by the community,
residents are allowed in-person visitation in all the following circumstances, unless the resident objects: 

i. End-of-life situations. 

ii. A resident who was living with family before being admitted to the provider’s care
is struggling with the change in environment and lack of in-person family support. 

iii. The resident is making one or more major medical decisions.


iv. A resident is experiencing emotional distress or grieving the loss of a friend or family member who recently died.

v. A resident needs cueing or encouragement to eat or drink which was previously
provided by a family member or caregiver.


vi. A resident who used to talk and interact with others is seldom speaking.

III. Screening, Personal Protective Equipment, and other Infection Control Protocols for
Visitors

The community will adhere to any applicable laws or orders issued by local, state, or federal authorities regarding screening, personal protective equipment (“PPE”), and other infection control protocols for visitors; provided, however, that:


a. Any safety-related requirements will be no more stringent than those established for the community’s staff.


b. Visitors will not be required to submit proof of any vaccination or immunization.


c. The community will NOT prohibit visitation if the specific resident to be visited is quarantined, tested positive, or showing symptoms of a communicable disease. Visitors in these circumstances may be required to wear the same PPE that staff wear to provide care or services to the resident.


The community will provide ongoing infection control education for visitors as needed.


IV. In-Person Visitation Procedures


a. Responsible Staff Member. The Administrator or designee is responsible for ensuring that staff adhere to this Visitation Policy and Procedures.


b. Resident Signature. The resident (or their representative) will read and sign this policy to acknowledge that the resident represents that all his or her visitors will abide by this policy or be subject to suspension from the community.


c. Visitor Compliance. The community will monitor the visitor’s adherence to the Visitation Policies and Procedures.


If a visitor fails to follow the community’s infection prevention and control requirements, after attempting to mitigate concerns, the community shall restrict or revoke visitation.


If a visitor is combative, violent, threatening, or otherwise deemed to be engaging in dangerous or criminal activity in the reasonable judgment of the community, then after
attempting to mitigate concerns, the community shall restrict or revoke visitation.

V. Availability of the Visitation Policies and Procedures

The community will provide the Agency for Health Care Administration (“AHCA”) with a copy of its Visitation Policies and Procedures when applying for initial licensure, licensure renewal, or change of ownership, as applicable.
The community will also make the Visitation Policies and Procedures available to AHCA for review at any time, upon request.


The community will make these Visitation Policies and Procedures easily accessible from the homepage of its website.

Angels Senior Living Corporate Office
4801 George Rd, Suite 190 Tampa, FL 33634