105 CMR 153.020
Effect of Determination of Unsuitability and Effect of Refusal to Renew a License, Revocation
of a License, and License Denial
Whenever an applicant or licensee has been determined after hearing to be unsuitable or not
responsible to establish or maintain any long-term care facility licensed by the Department, or
whenever the license of any applicant or licensee has been revoked or denied or renewal has been
refused, the applicant or licensee shall not establish or maintain any long-term care facility
subject to licensure by the Department for a period of ten years. An applicant or licensee may
establish or maintain a long-term care facility thereafter only if he or she demonstrates that his
or her circumstances have significantly changed such that he or she has become suitable and
responsible to establish or maintain a long-term care facility.