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The Sketchley Law Firm, P.A. was established in 2002 by Twyla Sketchley, a Florida Bar Board Certified Elder Law Attorney. We are dedicated to providing clients compassionate, quality representation, and helping create a safe supportive community for our most vulnerable neighbors.
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What Are the Reasons a Nursing Home Can Discharge a Resident?
When an individual is in a nursing home for long term care, the nursing home is considered the individual's home. Because of the vulnerability of the resident, federal and state laws limit the reasons a resident can be discharged or evicted from the facility or...
What Notice Does a Nursing Home Have to Give When Discharging a Resident?
A nursing home that accepts Medicare or Medicaid as payment for services generally has to provide thirty (30) days notice prior to discharge. This applies regardless whether the resident's care is being paid for by Medicare or Medicaid. There are some exceptions to...
Can a Business Refuse To Allow A Service Animal In?
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), business that serve the public are prohibited from discriminating against an individual with a disability due to the use of a service animal. The ADA allows a business owner to ask only two questions about a service...
Is It Illegal to Represent a Pet as a Service Animal?
Service animals are a necessity for many individuals with a mental or physical disability who need assistance navigating daily life. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and state laws, no business owner providing public accommodations can discriminate...
How Much Does a Service Dog Cost?
Service dogs for individuals with a disability and guide dogs for individuals with visual impairment are specially trained dogs that provide assistance with tasks the individual cannot perform and usually cannot be performed with less expensive assistive technology....
How Does an Individual With a Disability Get a Service Dog?
Service dogs for individuals with disabilities or guide dogs for individuals with visual impairment are obtained from private entities. It costs between $20,000 to $50,000 to raise and train a service dog or guide dog. Service of guide dogs receive specific training...