LAC 48:I.9709. Changes in Licensee Information

A. Any change regarding the nursing facility name, “doing business as” name, mailing address, phone number or any combination thereof, shall be reported in writing to the department within five days of the change. Any change regarding the nursing facility name or “doing business as” name requires a change to the nursing facility license and shall require the appropriate fee for the issuance of an amended license. B. A change of ownership (CHOW) of the nursing facility shall be reported in writing to the department at least five days prior to the change of ownership. 1. The license of a nursing facility is not transferable or assignable. The license cannot be sold. 2. In the event of a CHOW, the new owner shall submit the legal CHOW document, all documents required for a new license, and the applicable licensing fee. Once all of the application requirements are completed and approved by the department, a new license shall be issued to the new owner. 3. A nursing facility that is under license revocation, provisional licensure or denial of license renewal may not undergo a CHOW. C. Any request for a duplicate license shall be accompanied by the appropriate fee. D. A nursing facility that intends to change the physical address of its geographic location is required to have OSFM approval for plan review and approval for occupancy of the new location, Office of Public Health approval, compliance with other applicable licensing requirements, and an on-site licensing survey prior to the occupancy of the new location to be licensed. 1. Written notice of intent to relocate shall be submitted to HSS at the time plan review request is submitted to OSFM. 2. Relocation of the nursing facility’s physical address results in a new anniversary date and the full licensing fee shall be paid.