ROLF assists SNFs with all aspects of the Certificate of Need (CON) process in the States of Ohio and Michigan. We strategically plan development, secure necessary beds, prepare and submit CON applications, and defend and challenge applications. We have successfully defended and/or prosecuted more CON applications than any other law firm in the State of Ohio over the last 15 year period.

Some recent Ohio data emphasizes the breadth of our CON practice:

2020

  • Of 25 CON applications filed and decided, ROLF filed or assisted with filing of 21 or 84% with a success rate of 95.3%.
  • The total amount of capital costs approved for these 21 applications were approximately $66 million.
  • ROLF filed 100% of the applications for new nursing homes in 2020.
  • All applications we filed or assisted on for new nursing homes were approved in 2020.

2019

  • Of 59 CON applications filed and decided, ROLF filed or assisted with the filing of 46 or 78% with a success rate of 100%.
  • The total amount of capital costs approved for these 46 applications were approximately $180 million.
  • ROLF filed 87% of the applications for new nursing homes in 2019.
  • All applications we filed or assisted on for new nursing homes were approved in 2019.

2018

  • Of 16 CON applications filed and decided, ROLF filed or assisted with filing of 12 or 75% with a success rate of 100%.
  • The total amount of capital costs approved for these 12 applications were approximately $61 million.
  • ROLF filed 75% of the applications for new nursing homes in 2018.
  • All applications we filed or assisted on for new nursing homes were approved in 2018.