Section 1057.2 - Relocation(a) The department, in conjunction with appropriate local authorities, shall relocate residents from a personal care home or assisted living residence if any of the following conditions exist: (1) The home or residence is operating without a license.(2) The licensee is voluntarily closing a home or residence and relocation is necessary for the health and welfare of the resident or residents.(b) The department shall offer relocation assistance to residents relocated under this section. Except in an emergency, the resident shall be involved in planning his transfer to another placement and shall have the right to choose among the available alternative placements. The department may make temporary placement until final placement can be arranged. Residents shall be provided with an opportunity to visit alternative placement before relocation or following temporary emergency relocation. Residents shall choose their final placement and shall be given assistance in transferring to such place.(c) Residents shall not be relocated pursuant to this section if the secretary determines, in writing, that such relocation is not in the best interest of the resident.1967, June 13, P.L. 31, No. 21, art. 10, § 1057.2, added 1988, Dec. 21, P.L. 1883, No. 185, § 6, imd. effective. Amended 2007, July 25, P.L. 402, No. 56, §7, effective in 90 days [ 10/23/2007].