What did the court decide?

The court affirmed the Agency for Health Care Administration's decision on appeal, meaning the agency's action stands.

Who is affected by this decision?

Hanna Oaks Operating LLC (the appellant) and the Agency for Health Care Administration (the appellee) are the primary parties affected; the outcome preserves the agency's prior determination regarding Hanna Oaks.

Why didn't the opinion explain the court's reasoning?

This is a short per curiam affirmance, a type of disposition the court can issue without a published opinion; it indicates the court found no reversible error but does not include detailed analysis.

Can this decision be challenged further?

A party may consider filing any timely and authorized post-decision motions under Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.330 or 9.331, and if appropriate, seek review in a higher court if permitted.

Hanna Oaks Operating LLC, Hanna Oaks Center for Independent and Assisted Living v. Agency for Healthcare Administration

Docket 1D2025-0448

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AdministrativeAffirmed

Filed: Apr 27, 2026 · 4 days ago
Jurisdiction: Florida
Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida
Type: Opinion
Case type: Administrative
Disposition: Affirmed
Docket: 1D2025-0448

Appeal from the Agency for Health Care Administration

Summary

The Florida First District Court of Appeal reviewed an administrative appeal by Hanna Oaks Operating LLC from a decision of the Agency for Health Care Administration. The court issued a short per curiam opinion affirming the agency's decision. No opinion text explaining the reasoning was published in this disposition; the court simply affirmed the agency's action and noted concurrence by three judges. The decision was entered April 27, 2026, and is subject to any timely authorized motion under Florida appellate rules.

Issue Decided

Whether the Agency for Health Care Administration's decision affecting Hanna Oaks Operating LLC should be upheld on appeal

Court's Reasoning

The opinion as published is a brief per curiam affirmance without published reasoning. The court affirmed the agency's decision, indicating that the appellate court found no reversible error in the agency's action or the administrative record sufficient to warrant reversal. No further legal analysis or factual application is provided in the opinion text.

Parties

Appellant: Hanna Oaks Operating LLC d/b/a Hanna Oaks Center for Independent and Assisted Living
Appellee: State of Florida, Agency for Health Care Administration
Attorney: Bruce D. Lamb
Attorney: John A. Schifino
Attorney: Savannah Spears
Attorney: Christopher B. Lunny
Attorney: M. Drew Parker
Attorney: Robert W. Skrob
Judge: Bilbrey, J.
Judge: Nordby, J.
Judge: Treadwell, J.

Key Dates

Decision date: 2026-04-27

What You Should Do Next

1
Consider filing authorized post-decision motions
If the appellant believes there are grounds, file a timely motion for rehearing or certification under Fla. R. App. P. 9.330 or 9.331 within the rule deadlines.
2
Consult appellate counsel about further review
Discuss with counsel whether discretionary review by the Florida Supreme Court is available or advisable and whether grounds exist for further relief.
3
Comply with the agency's decision
Unless further relief is obtained, implement any obligations or changes required by the Agency for Health Care Administration's decision affirmed by the court.

Frequently Asked Questions

What did the court decide?: The court affirmed the Agency for Health Care Administration's decision on appeal, meaning the agency's action stands.
Who is affected by this decision?: Hanna Oaks Operating LLC (the appellant) and the Agency for Health Care Administration (the appellee) are the primary parties affected; the outcome preserves the agency's prior determination regarding Hanna Oaks.
Why didn't the opinion explain the court's reasoning?: This is a short per curiam affirmance, a type of disposition the court can issue without a published opinion; it indicates the court found no reversible error but does not include detailed analysis.
Can this decision be challenged further?: A party may consider filing any timely and authorized post-decision motions under Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.330 or 9.331, and if appropriate, seek review in a higher court if permitted.

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Full Filing Text

FIRST DISTRICT COURT OF APPEAL
                STATE OF FLORIDA
                 _____________________________

                        No. 1D2025-0448
                 _____________________________

HANNA OAKS OPERATING LLC
d/b/a HANNA OAKS CENTER FOR
INDEPENDENT AND ASSISTED
LIVING,

    Appellant,

    v.

STATE OF FLORIDA, AGENCY FOR
HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION,

    Appellee.
                 _____________________________


On appeal from the Agency for Health Care Administration.
Kimberly R. Smoak, Deputy Secretary.

                        April 27, 2026

PER CURIAM.

    AFFIRMED.

BILBREY, NORDBY, and TREADWELL, JJ., concur.
               _____________________________

    Not final until disposition of any timely and
    authorized motion under Fla. R. App. P. 9.330 or
    9.331.
               _____________________________


Bruce D. Lamb, John A. Schifino, and Savannah Spears of
Gunster, Yoakley & Stewart, P.A., Tampa, for Appellant.

Christopher B. Lunny, M. Drew Parker, and Robert W. Skrob of
Radey Law Firm, Tallahassee, for Appellee.




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