Assisted LivingSebring, FLAHCA #11964377Updated October 5, 2026
Searching for Sunny Hills of Sebring deficiencies? This landing page summarizes Florida AHCA inspection data for this assisted living in Sebring, FL: Class I–IV counts, complaints, and a dated timeline of public findings so you can tour with clearer questions.
On this page: Class I–IV totals, 5 complaints, and 6 dated timeline events.
Public AHCA Class I–IV rollup for Sunny Hills of Sebring.
Sunny Hills of Sebring has a relatively light deficiency profile. Review Class III/IV details and complaint history before deciding.
Dated findings, fines, corrections, and license milestones · 6 events on record. Newest first.
FISCAL
FISCAL - SURETY BONDS429.27 (2) A facility, or an owner, administrator, employee, or representative thereof, may not act as the guardian, trustee, or conservator for any resident of the assisted living facility or any of such resident's property. An owner, administrator, or staff member, or representative thereof, may not act as a competent resident's payee for social security, veteran's, or railroad benefits without the consent of the resident. Any facility whose owner, administrator, or staff, or representative thereof, serves as representative payee for any resident of the facility shall file a surety bond with the agency in an amount equal to twice the average monthly aggregate income or personal funds due to residents, or expendable for their account, which are received by a facility. Any facility whose owner, administrator, or staff, or a representative thereof, is granted power of attorney for any resident of the facility shall file a surety bond with the agency for each resident for whom such power of attorney is granted. The surety bond shall be in an amount equal to twice the average monthly income of the resident, plus the value of any resident's property under the control of the attorney in fact. The bond shall be executed by the facility as principal and a licensed surety company. The bond shall be conditioned upon the faithful compliance of the facility with this section and shall run to the agency for the benefit of any resident who suffers a financial loss as a result of the misuse or misappropriation by a facility of funds held pursuant to this subsection. Any surety company that cancels or does not renew the bond of any licensee shall notify the agency in writing not less than 30 days in advance of such action, giving the reason for the cancellation or nonrenewal. Any facility owner, administrator, or staff, or representative thereof, who is granted power of attorney for any resident of the facility shall, on a monthly basis, be required to provide the resident a written statement of any transaction made on behalf of the resident pursuant to this subsection, and a copy of such statement given to the resident shall be retained in each resident's file and available for agency inspection. 59A-36.013 (3) SURETY BONDS. Pursuant to the requirements of section 429.27(2), F.S.: (a) For entities that own more than one facility in the state, one surety bond may be purchased to cover the needs of all residents served by the entities. (b) The following additional bonding requirements apply to facilities serving residents receiving OSS: 1. If serving as representative payee for a resident receiving OSS, the minimum bond proceeds must equal twice the value of the resident's monthly aggregate income, which must include any supplemental security income or social security disability income plus the OSS payments, including the personal needs allowance. 2. If holding a power of attorney for a resident receiving OSS, the minimum bond proceeds must equal twice the value of the resident's monthly aggregate income, which must include any supplemental security income or social security disability income; the OSS payments, including the personal allowance; plus the value of any property belonging to a resident held at the facility. (c) Upon the annual issuance of a new bond or continuation bond, the facility must file a copy of the bond with the Agency Central Office.
Corrected Mar 16, 2023
FISCAL
FISCAL - FINANCIAL STABILITY429.17 (3) In addition to the requirements of part II of chapter 408, each facility must report to the agency any adverse court action concerning the facility's financial viability, within 7 days after its occurrence. The agency shall have access to books, records, and any other financial documents maintained by the facility to the extent necessary to determine the facility's financial stability. 429.275 (1) The administrator or owner of a facility shall maintain accurate business records that identify, summarize, and classify funds received and expenses disbursed and shall use written accounting procedures and a recognized accounting system. 59A-36.013 Fiscal Standards. (1) FINANCIAL STABILITY. The facility must be administered on a sound financial basis in order to ensure adequate resources to meet resident needs pursuant to the requirements of chapter 408, part II, part I, F.S., and rule chapter 59A-35, F.A.C., and this rule chapter.
Corrected Jan 24, 2023
FISCAL
FISCAL - RESIDENT TRUST FUNDS429.27 (3) A facility, upon mutual consent with the resident, shall provide for the safekeeping in the facility of personal effects not in excess of $500 and funds of the resident not in excess of $500 cash, and shall keep complete and accurate records of all such funds and personal effects received. If a resident is absent from a facility for 24 hours or more, the facility may provide for the safekeeping of the resident's personal effects in excess of $500. (4) Any funds or other property belonging to or due to a resident, or expendable for his or her account, which is received by a facility shall be trust funds which shall be kept separate from the funds and property of the facility and other residents or shall be specifically credited to such resident. Such trust funds shall be used or otherwise expended only for the account of the resident. At least once every 3 months, unless upon order of a court of competent jurisdiction, the facility shall furnish the resident and his or her guardian, trustee, or conservator, if any, a complete and verified statement of all funds and other property to which this subsection applies, detailing the amount and items received, together with their sources and disposition. In any event, the facility shall furnish such statement annually and upon the discharge or transfer of a resident. Any governmental agency or private charitable agency contributing funds or other property to the account of a resident shall also be entitled to receive such statement annually and upon the discharge or transfer of the resident. (5) Any personal funds available to facility residents may be used by residents as they choose to obtain clothing, personal items, leisure activities, and other supplies and services for their personal use. A facility may not demand, require, or contract for payment of all or any part of the personal funds in satisfaction of the facility rate for supplies and services beyond that amount agreed to in writing and may not levy an additional charge to the individual or the account for any supplies or services that the facility has agreed by contract to provide as part of the standard monthly rate. Any service or supplies provided by the facility which are charged separately to the individual or the account may be provided only with the specific written consent of the individual, who shall be furnished in advance of the provision of the services or supplies with an itemized written statement to be attached to the contract setting forth the charges for the services or supplies. 59A-36.013 (2) RESIDENT TRUST FUNDS. Funds or other property received by the facility belonging to or due a resident, including personal funds, must be held as trust funds and expended only for the resident's account. Resident funds or property may be held in one bank account if a separate written accounting for each resident is maintained. A separate bank account is required for facility funds; co-mingling resident funds with facility funds is prohibited. Written accounting procedures for resident trust funds must include income and expense records of the trust fund, including the source and disposition of the funds.
Corrected Jan 24, 2023
RECORDS
RECORDS - FACILITYThe facility must maintain required records in a manner that makes such records readily available at the licensee's physical address for review by a legally authorized entity. If records are maintained in an electronic format, facility staff must be readily available to access the data and produce the requested information. For purposes of this section, "readily available" means the ability to immediately produce documents, records, or other such data, either in electronic or paper format, upon request. (1) FACILITY RECORDS. Facility records must include: (a) The facility's license displayed in a conspicuous and public place within the facility. (b) An up-to-date admission and discharge log listing the names of all residents and each resident's: 1. Date of admission, the facility or place from which the resident was admitted, and if applicable, a notation indicating that the resident was admitted with a stage 2 pressure sore; and, 2. Date of discharge, reason for discharge, and identification of the facility or home address to which the resident was discharged. Readmission of a resident to the facility after discharge requires a new entry in the log. Discharge of a resident is not required if the facility is holding a bed for a resident who is out of the facility but intending to return pursuant to rule 59A-36.018, F.A.C. If the resident dies while in the care of the facility, the log must indicate the date of death. (c) A log listing the names of all temporary emergency placement and respite care residents if not included on the log described in paragraph (b). (d) The facility's emergency management plan, with documentation of review and approval by the county emergency management agency, as described in rule 59A-36.019, F.A.C., that must be readily available by facility staff. (e) The facility's liability insurance policy required in rule 59A-36.013, F.A.C. (f) For facilities that have a surety bond, a copy of the surety bond currently in effect as required by rule 59A-36.013, F.A.C. (g) The admission package presented to new or prospective residents (less the resident's contract) described in rule 59A-36.006, F.A.C. (h) If the facility advertises that it provides special care for persons with Alzheimer's disease or related disorders, a copy of all such facility advertisements as required by section 429.177, F.S. (i) A grievance procedure for receiving and responding to resident complaints and recommendations as described in rule 59A-36.007, F.A.C. (j) All food service records required in rule 59A-36.012, F.A.C., including menus planned and served and county health department inspection reports. Facilities that contract for food services, must include a copy of the contract for food services and the food service contractor's license or certificate to operate. (k) All fire safety inspection reports issued by the local authority or the State Fire Marshal pursuant to section 429.41, F.S., and rule chapter 69A-40, F.A.C., issued within the last 2 years. (l) All sanitation inspection reports issued by the county health department pursuant to section 381.031, F.S., and chapter 64E-12, F.A.C., issued within the last 2 years. (m) Pursuant to section 429.35, F.S., all completed survey, inspection and complaint investigation reports, and notices of sanctions and moratoriums issued by the agency within the last 5 years. (n) The facility's resident elopement response policies and procedures. (o) The facility's documented resident elopement response drills. (p) For facilities licensed as limited mental health, extended congregate care, or limited nursing services, records required as stated in rules 59A-36.020, 59A-36.021 and 59A-36.022, F.A.C., respectively.
Corrected Jan 24, 2023
BACKGROUND SCREENING CLEARINGHOUSE435.12 Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.- (2)(b) Until such time as the fingerprints are enrolled in the national retained print arrest notification program at the Federal Bureau of Investigation, an employee with a break in service of more than 90 days from a position that requires screening by a specified agency must submit to a national screening if the person returns to a position that requires screening by a specified agency. (c) An employer of persons subject to screening by a specified agency must register with the clearinghouse and maintain the employment status of all employees within the clearinghouse. Initial employment status and any changes in status must be reported within 10 business days. (d) An employer must register with and initiate all criminal history checks through the clearinghouse before referring an employee or potential employee for electronic fingerprint submission to the Department of Law Enforcement. The registration must include the employee's full first name, middle initial, and last name; social security number; date of birth; mailing address; sex; and race. Individuals, persons, applicants, and controlling interests that cannot legally obtain a social security number must provide an individual taxpayer identification number.
Corrected Jan 24, 2023
First Florida AHCA license date on record for this community. Later inspections and fines appear above as newer events.
Florida groups assisted living violations into four classes by how serious the risk is to residents (Fla. Stat. §§ 408.813, 429.19).
Conditions that present an imminent danger to residents or a substantial probability of death or serious physical or emotional harm.
Typical ALF fine: $5,000-$10,000 per violation (ALF). Highest severity. Must be corrected quickly, often within 24 hours.
Conditions that directly threaten the physical or emotional health, safety, or security of residents (short of Class I).
Typical ALF fine: $1,000-$5,000 per violation (ALF). Direct risk to resident well-being; fines apply even after correction.
Conditions that indirectly or potentially threaten resident health, safety, or security.
Typical ALF fine: $500-$1,000 per violation (ALF). Potential harm if left uncorrected; correction deadlines are specified.
Conditions related to operations, reports, or paperwork that do not threaten resident health, safety, or security.
Typical ALF fine: $100-$200 per violation (ALF). Lowest severity; often administrative. Fines may be waived if corrected on time.
Common questions families ask when researching Sunny Hills of Sebring inspection history in Sebring, FL.
Yes. Sunny Hills of Sebring has 5 public deficiencies on the AHCA/CMS totals we track. Review the class breakdown and timeline on this page for dates and categories.
Sunny Hills of Sebring has 5 deficiencies on the public totals we track.
Florida grades assisted living deficiencies Class I through IV by how serious the risk is to residents. Class I is imminent danger; Class IV is typically paperwork with no direct resident threat. Use the class chart on this page to see how this community's totals break down.
No fine amount is published on the current rollup. AHCA lists 5 complaints on file.
Totals come from Florida AHCA Health Finder public facility comparison data (deficiency class counts, complaints, and fines).
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Sunny Hills of Sebring deficiency data is compiled from Florida AHCA public facility comparison fields and CMS Provider Data Catalog where available (page data refreshed October 5, 2026). Facilities may contest findings; always verify with the latest official inspection report before making a care decision.