Florida ALF Core Study Guide ACTUAL
EXAM 2026/2027 | FL Assisted Living
Facility Core | Verified Q&A | Pass
Guaranteed - A+ Graded
Section 1: Florida ALF Regulations (Chapter 58A-5, F.A.C.)
Q1: Which of the following is the primary statute governing Assisted Living Facilities in Florida?
A. Florida Statutes Chapter 400
B. Florida Administrative Code Chapter 59A-4
C. Florida Statutes Chapter 429 and Florida Administrative Code Chapter 58A-5. [CORRECT]
D. Florida Statutes Chapter 440
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Chapter 429, F.S., Part I, establishes the licensing and regulation of ALFs, while Chapter 58A-5,
F.A.C., provides the specific administrative rules and standards. Chapter 400 pertains to nursing homes
and related facilities, making it a common point of confusion.
Q2: An ALF administrator must complete a core training course and pass a competency examination.
What is the required passing score for the state competency exam?
A. 70%
B. 75% [CORRECT]
C. 80%
D. 85%
Correct Answer: B
,Rationale: Per 58A-5.0191, applicants for administrator certification must pass the competency
examination with a minimum score of 75%. This ensures a standardized baseline of knowledge for
facility leadership.
Q3: A facility is cited for a Class I violation. Which of the following statements accurately describes a
Class I violation?
A. A violation that creates a condition that has a high probability of causing death or serious physical
harm to a resident. [CORRECT]
B. A violation that creates a condition that has a moderate probability of causing minor physical harm to
a resident.
C. A violation of the physical plant standards that does not directly affect resident care.
D. A violation of record-keeping requirements that presents no immediate threat.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Under 58A-5.012, Class I violations are the most severe and present an immediate threat to
resident safety. These require immediate corrective action, often within 24 hours, or immediate removal
of the resident from the dangerous condition.
Q4: How many continuing education units (CEUs) must a certified ALF administrator complete every two
years for license renewal?
A. 8 hours
B. 12 hours
C. 24 hours [CORRECT]
D. 40 hours
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Administrators must complete 24 hours of continuing education every biennium (2-year
period). This must include core topics such as HIV/AIDS, domestic violence, and Alzheimer's disease
training.
Q5: Which specialty license is required for an ALF to admit residents who have a documented history of
mental illness and require ongoing psychiatric services?
,A. Extended Congregate Care (ECC)
B. Limited Mental Health (LMH) [CORRECT]
C. Limited Nursing Services (LNS)
D. Adult Day Care (ADC)
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A "Limited Mental Health" license allows a facility to provide mental health services and
admit residents with mental health diagnoses under specific criteria (Chapter 58A-5.017). ECC allows for
higher acuity physical care, while LMH focuses on psychiatric needs.
Q6: What is the time limit for a facility to report a change of administrator to the Agency for Health Care
Administration (AHCA)?
A. 24 hours
B. 3 business days
C. 10 days [CORRECT]
D. 30 days
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Rule 58A-5.018 requires the facility to report a change of administrator or change of
ownership within 10 days of the change. This ensures AHCA has current contact information for the
responsible party.
Q7: Which of the following background screening results would disqualify a person from employment in
an ALF?
A. A misdemeanor traffic violation.
B. A finding of delinquency for an offense that would be a felony if committed by an adult. [CORRECT]
C. A misdemeanor for petty theft committed 15 years ago with no subsequent offenses.
D. A DUI conviction from 20 years ago.
Correct Answer: B
, Rationale: Level 2 background checks in Florida screen for disqualifying offenses. A finding of
delinquency for certain serious offenses can disqualify an individual. While traffic violations are not
typically disqualifying, certain juvenile adjudications for serious crimes are treated similarly to adult
felonies for screening purposes.
Q8: A standard ALF license allows the facility to provide which of the following services?
A. Skilled nursing care 24 hours a day.
B. Assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs) and self-administration of medication. [CORRECT]
C. Intensive behavioral management for violent offenders.
D. Surgical recovery care.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A standard license permits room, board, and assistance with ADLs and self-administration of
medication. Skilled nursing (Option A) is the domain of nursing homes (unless LNS license is obtained),
and surgical care requires a hospital.
Q9: An ALF receives a notice of a Class II violation. Within how many working days must the facility
submit a corrective action plan to AHCA?
A. 5 working days
B. 10 working days. [CORRECT]
C. 30 working days
D. 60 working days
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Per 58A-5.012, a facility cited for a Class II violation must submit an acceptable corrective
action plan within 10 working days after receiving the notice of the violation.
Q10: Who is legally responsible for ensuring that the facility is in compliance with all applicable laws and
rules?
A. The Director of Nursing
B. The Social Services Director
EXAM 2026/2027 | FL Assisted Living
Facility Core | Verified Q&A | Pass
Guaranteed - A+ Graded
Section 1: Florida ALF Regulations (Chapter 58A-5, F.A.C.)
Q1: Which of the following is the primary statute governing Assisted Living Facilities in Florida?
A. Florida Statutes Chapter 400
B. Florida Administrative Code Chapter 59A-4
C. Florida Statutes Chapter 429 and Florida Administrative Code Chapter 58A-5. [CORRECT]
D. Florida Statutes Chapter 440
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Chapter 429, F.S., Part I, establishes the licensing and regulation of ALFs, while Chapter 58A-5,
F.A.C., provides the specific administrative rules and standards. Chapter 400 pertains to nursing homes
and related facilities, making it a common point of confusion.
Q2: An ALF administrator must complete a core training course and pass a competency examination.
What is the required passing score for the state competency exam?
A. 70%
B. 75% [CORRECT]
C. 80%
D. 85%
Correct Answer: B
,Rationale: Per 58A-5.0191, applicants for administrator certification must pass the competency
examination with a minimum score of 75%. This ensures a standardized baseline of knowledge for
facility leadership.
Q3: A facility is cited for a Class I violation. Which of the following statements accurately describes a
Class I violation?
A. A violation that creates a condition that has a high probability of causing death or serious physical
harm to a resident. [CORRECT]
B. A violation that creates a condition that has a moderate probability of causing minor physical harm to
a resident.
C. A violation of the physical plant standards that does not directly affect resident care.
D. A violation of record-keeping requirements that presents no immediate threat.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Under 58A-5.012, Class I violations are the most severe and present an immediate threat to
resident safety. These require immediate corrective action, often within 24 hours, or immediate removal
of the resident from the dangerous condition.
Q4: How many continuing education units (CEUs) must a certified ALF administrator complete every two
years for license renewal?
A. 8 hours
B. 12 hours
C. 24 hours [CORRECT]
D. 40 hours
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Administrators must complete 24 hours of continuing education every biennium (2-year
period). This must include core topics such as HIV/AIDS, domestic violence, and Alzheimer's disease
training.
Q5: Which specialty license is required for an ALF to admit residents who have a documented history of
mental illness and require ongoing psychiatric services?
,A. Extended Congregate Care (ECC)
B. Limited Mental Health (LMH) [CORRECT]
C. Limited Nursing Services (LNS)
D. Adult Day Care (ADC)
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A "Limited Mental Health" license allows a facility to provide mental health services and
admit residents with mental health diagnoses under specific criteria (Chapter 58A-5.017). ECC allows for
higher acuity physical care, while LMH focuses on psychiatric needs.
Q6: What is the time limit for a facility to report a change of administrator to the Agency for Health Care
Administration (AHCA)?
A. 24 hours
B. 3 business days
C. 10 days [CORRECT]
D. 30 days
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Rule 58A-5.018 requires the facility to report a change of administrator or change of
ownership within 10 days of the change. This ensures AHCA has current contact information for the
responsible party.
Q7: Which of the following background screening results would disqualify a person from employment in
an ALF?
A. A misdemeanor traffic violation.
B. A finding of delinquency for an offense that would be a felony if committed by an adult. [CORRECT]
C. A misdemeanor for petty theft committed 15 years ago with no subsequent offenses.
D. A DUI conviction from 20 years ago.
Correct Answer: B
, Rationale: Level 2 background checks in Florida screen for disqualifying offenses. A finding of
delinquency for certain serious offenses can disqualify an individual. While traffic violations are not
typically disqualifying, certain juvenile adjudications for serious crimes are treated similarly to adult
felonies for screening purposes.
Q8: A standard ALF license allows the facility to provide which of the following services?
A. Skilled nursing care 24 hours a day.
B. Assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs) and self-administration of medication. [CORRECT]
C. Intensive behavioral management for violent offenders.
D. Surgical recovery care.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A standard license permits room, board, and assistance with ADLs and self-administration of
medication. Skilled nursing (Option A) is the domain of nursing homes (unless LNS license is obtained),
and surgical care requires a hospital.
Q9: An ALF receives a notice of a Class II violation. Within how many working days must the facility
submit a corrective action plan to AHCA?
A. 5 working days
B. 10 working days. [CORRECT]
C. 30 working days
D. 60 working days
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Per 58A-5.012, a facility cited for a Class II violation must submit an acceptable corrective
action plan within 10 working days after receiving the notice of the violation.
Q10: Who is legally responsible for ensuring that the facility is in compliance with all applicable laws and
rules?
A. The Director of Nursing
B. The Social Services Director
