(1) A change of contractor must occur when there is a change in the assisted living facility licensee per WAC 388-78A-2770.

(2) When a change of licensee and contractor is contemplated, the current contractor must notify the department and all residents and residents' representatives at least ninety days prior to the proposed date of change. The notice must be in writing and must contain the following information:

(a) Name of the present contractor and prospective contractor;

(b) Name and address of the boarding home being changed; and

(c) Date of proposed change.

(3) The operation of an assisted living services, enhanced adult residential care, enhanced adult residential care-specialized dementia care services, or adult residential care contract must not be changed until the new operator has entered into a contract with the department. The new contractor must comply with contract application requirements in WAC 388-110-030.