Health & Saf. Code, § 1599.645 · Chapter 3.93. Admission Contracts for Long-Term Health Care Facilities
Health & Saf. Code, § 1599.645
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
(a) Within 30 days of approval of a change of ownership by the State Department of Public Health, the skilled nursing facility shall send written notification to all current residents and patients and to the primary contacts listed in the admission agreement of each resident and patient. The notice shall disclose the name of the owner and licensee of the skilled nursing facility and the name and contact information of a single entity that is responsible for all aspects of patient care and the operation of the facility.
(b) The department shall accept a copy of the written notice and a copy of the list of individuals and mailing addresses to whom the facility sent the notification as satisfactory evidence that the facility provided the required written notification.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Amended by Stats. 2010, Ch. 328, Sec. 125. (SB 1330) Effective January 1, 2011.
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