An Application for Certification must be submitted to the Executive Office of Elder Affairs at least 30 days before the transfer of ownership interest.
Find information and forms for changing ownership of an Assisted Living Residence (ALR)
- This page, Change ownership of an Assisted Living Residence, is offered by
- Executive Office of Aging & Independence (AGE)
Change ownership of an Assisted Living Residence
Contacts
ALR Consumer Help
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The Details
What you need
- Signed and notarized Seller Transfer of Ownership Notification
- Signed and notarized Buyer Transfer of Ownership Notification
- Application for Certification (Certification is non-transferable and must be newly certified with a change in ownership)
How to change
Signed and notarized forms Transfer of Ownership Notification for both the Seller and Buyer should be mailed along with the Assisted Living Certification Application and the Application fee to:
The Executive Office of Elder Affairs
Assisted Living Certification Unit
One Ashburton Place 5th Floor
Boston, MA 02108
Next steps
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Return Assisted Living Certificates to Elder Affairs
The current Sponsor must return all Assisted Living Certificates to Elder Affairs by registered mail within 5 days after the transfer of ownership is completed.
Transfer of ownership completion notification
The new Sponsor must submit a signed and notarized statement that the transfer of ownership has been completed within 5 days after the date of closing.
More info
Please refer to the Assisted Living Regulations for further details.
Downloads
Open PDF file, 150.98 KB, Buyer Transfer of Ownership Notification Form (English, PDF 150.98 KB)Open PDF file, 152.29 KB, Seller Transfer of Ownership Notification Form (English, PDF 152.29 KB)Contact
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