complaint·July 5, 2023

Complainant alleges that the Provider’s proposed plan to close its skilled nursing facility (SNF) is in violation of H&SC section 1771(l) which states that, “… Care shall be provided under a life care contract in a continuing care contract in a continuing care retirement community having a comprehensive continuum of care, including a skilled nursing facility, under the ownership and supervision of the provider on or adjacent to the premises.” The Department’s investigation determined that the Department was notified in writing, in February 2023 of the intention to close the Skilled Nursing Facility at Sequoia Living, Inc., The Tamalpais. However the Department did not receive an application for the conversion until June 5, 2023. On June 22, 2023, the Department verified there are 202 residents with Life Care Contracts. Per the licensee, they have had discussions with residents regarding an intention to close the SNF and had send written notifications dated June 2, 2023 to the residents of the proposed closure date in September 2023, that closure has not yet occurred. (Con't.....)