HEALTHCARE FACILITIES & GROUP HOMES
CONSULTING
SERVICES
ESTABLISHING EXCELLENCE IN "CARE"
ONE PROVIDER AT A TIME
ST Business Consulting Network, led by interdisciplinary consultant Shanae Thomas, a former healthcare facility executive, specializes in guiding providers through every stage of healthcare and human services development from startup and licensing to full operational compliance.​
With over two decades of experience supporting nursing homes, home health agencies, group homes, and community-based providers, Shanae and her team ensure that each organization is positioned to deliver high-quality care while meeting all state and federal regulatory standards.​
Our expertise spans multiple Florida regulatory agencies, including the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA), the Department of Children and Families (DCF), and the Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD).
CONSULTING ABOUT
OUR SERVICES
Our team does more than just offer recommendations.
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Licensing Application
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Policy and Procedures
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Emergency Management Plans
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Financial Preparation
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Staff and Patient Manuals
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Site Visits, Plans of Corrections
ST Business Consulting Network Healthcare & Human Services Licensing Support
ST Business Consulting Network provides comprehensive consulting and compliance support to new and existing providers seeking to obtain or maintain licensure through the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA), the Department of Children and Families (DCF), and the Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD).
Our team assists entrepreneurs and established operators in navigating the complex licensing and regulatory processes for:
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Home Health Agencies (Skilled and Non-Skilled)
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Homemaker and Companion Service Agencies
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Residential Group Homes (DCF-licensed and APD Waiver Homes)
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Adult Day Training (ADT) Programs
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Nurse Registries and Community Care Providers
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Plan of Corrections
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We provide step-by-step guidance through:
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Initial Application Preparation & Submission – Ensuring all required documentation, zoning, background screening, and compliance statements are properly completed and submitted to AHCA, DCF, or APD.
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Policy & Procedure Development – Creating customized, regulation-compliant operational manuals, employee handbooks, and emergency management plans aligned with state standards.
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Survey & Inspection Readiness – Conducting mock audits and on-site readiness reviews to prepare providers for AHCA or DCF pre-licensure inspections.
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Provider Enrollment & Credentialing – Assisting with Medicaid, iBudget Waiver, and managed care enrollment for reimbursement and referral access.
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Ongoing Compliance Support – Offering continued consulting to maintain license renewals, correct deficiencies, and implement regulatory updates.
From start-up guidance to full licensure approval, ST Business Consulting Network ensures that every client is positioned for success with operational systems that meet and exceed Florida’s healthcare and human services standards.