Maryland Health Care Commission - Nursing Homes - Acquisitions

This bill establishes a new review process for the acquisition of nursing homes in Maryland, requiring owners to notify the Maryland Health Care Commission at least 60 days before finalizing a sale or transfer of more than 5% ownership. The legislation mandates that the Commission evaluate potential buyers based on their history of maintaining quality committees, conducting inspections, and managing lawsuits across all facilities they currently or previously own. If the Commission approves the request, the transaction can proceed without further regulatory hurdles, but the new owner must still submit periodic reports to the agency. This change aims to ensure that nursing home acquisitions are scrutinized for their potential impact on care quality and facility resources before they are completed.