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)
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Change ownership of an Assisted Living Residence
Contacts
Executive Office of Elder Affairs (EOEA)
Phone
Call Specialist available Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (interpreter services are available in 100+ languages)
The Details of Change ownership of an Assisted Living Residence
What you need for Change ownership of an Assisted Living Residence
- 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 Change ownership of an Assisted Living Residence
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 for Change ownership of an Assisted Living Residence
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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 for Change ownership of an Assisted Living Residence
Please refer to the Assisted Living Regulations for further details.
Downloads for Change ownership of an Assisted Living Residence
Open PDF file, 103.54 KB, Buyer Transfer of Ownership Notification Form (English, PDF 103.54 KB)Open PDF file, 106.05 KB, Seller Transfer of Ownership Notification Form (English, PDF 106.05 KB)Contact for Change ownership of an Assisted Living Residence
Address
Phone
Call Specialist available Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (interpreter services are available in 100+ languages)
Fax
Fax Number (617) 727-9368