(a) A continuing care contract shall contain all of the following: (1) The legal name and address of each provider. (2) The name and address of the continuing care retirement community. (3) The residentâs name and the identity of the unit the resident will occupy. (4) If there is a transferor other than the resident, the transferor shall be a party to the contract and the transferorâs name and address shall be specified. (5) If the provider has used the name of any charitable or religious or nonprofit organization in its title before January 1, 1979, and continues to use that name, and that organization is not responsible for the financial and contractual obligations of the provider or the obligations specified in the continuing care contract, the provider shall include in every continuing care contract a conspicuous statement that clearly informs the resident that the organization is not financially responsible. (6) The date the continuing care contract is signed by the resident and, where applicable, any other transferor. (7) The duration of the continuing care contract. (8) A list of the services that will be made available to the resident as required to provide the appropriate level of care. The list of services shall include the services required as a condition for licensure as a residential care facility for the elderly, including all of the following: (A) Regular observation of the residentâs health status to ensure that his or her dietary needs, social needs, and needs for special services are satisfied. (B) Safe and healthful living accommodations, including housekeeping services and utilities. (C) Maintenance of house rules for the protection of residents. (D) A planned activities program, which includes social and recreational activities appropriate to the interests and capabilities of the resident. (E) Three balanced, nutritious meals and snacks made available daily, including special diets prescribed by a physician as a medical necessity. (F) Assisted living services. (G) Assistance with taking medications. (H) Central storing and distribution of medications. (I) Arrangements to meet health needs, including arranging transportation. (9) An itemization of the services that are included in the monthly fee and the services that are available at an extra charge. The provider shall attach a current fee schedule to the continuing care contract. The schedule shall state that a provider is prohibited from charging the resident or his or her estate a monthly fee once a unit has been permanently vacated by the resident, unless the fee is part of an equity interest contract. (10) The procedures and conditions under which a resident may be voluntarily and involuntarily transferred from a designated living unit. The transfer procedures, at a minimum, shall include provisions addressing all of the following circumstances under which a transfer may be authorized: (A) A continuing care retirement community may transfer a resident under the following conditions, taking into account the appropriateness and necessity of the transfer and the goal of promoting resident independence: (i) The resident is nonambulatory. The definition of ânonambulatory,â as provided in Section 13131, shall either be stated in full in the continuing care contract or be cited. If Section 13131 is cited, a copy of the statute shall be made available to the resident, either as an attachment to the continuing care contract or by specifying that it will be provided upon request. If a nonambulatory resident occupies a room that has a fire clearance for nonambulatory residents, transfer shall not be necessary. (ii) The resident develops a physical or mental condition that is detrimental to or endangers the health, safety, or well-being of the resident or another person. (iii) The residentâs condition or needs require the residentâs transfer to an assisted living care unit or skilled nursing facility, because the level of care required by the reside
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