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<law><site_title>Virginia Decoded</site_title><site_url>https://vacode.org</site_url><law_id>69028</law_id><section_number>38.2-4902</section_number><catch_line>Disclosure statement</catch_line><edition url="https://vacode.org/2025/" slug="2025" current="TRUE" last_updated="">2025</edition><structure><unit label="title" level="1" order_by="1" identifier="38.2">Insurance</unit><unit label="chapter" level="2" order_by="1" identifier="49">Continuing Care Providers and Community-Based Continuing Care Providers</unit><unit label="article" level="3" order_by="1" identifier="1">Registration of Continuing Care Providers</unit></structure><text>
						<section id="A"><p><span class="prefix-number">A.</span> The <span class="dictionary">disclosure statement</span> of each <span class="dictionary">facility</span> shall contain all of the following information unless such information is contained in the <span class="dictionary">continuing care</span> <span class="dictionary">contract</span> and a copy of that <span class="dictionary">contract</span> is attached to and made a part of the initial <span class="dictionary">disclosure statement</span>: <a id="paragraph-249867" class="section-permalink" href="https://vacode.org/38.2-4902/#A"><i class="fa fa-link"/></a></p></section>
						<section id="A1" class="indent-1"><p><span class="prefix-number">1.</span> The name and business address of the <span class="dictionary">provider</span> and a statement of whether the <span class="dictionary">provider</span> is a partnership, foundation, association, corporation or other type of business or legal entity. <a id="paragraph-249868" class="section-permalink" href="https://vacode.org/38.2-4902/#A1"><i class="fa fa-link"/></a></p></section>
						<section id="A2" class="indent-1"><p><span class="prefix-number">2.</span> Full information regarding ownership of the property on which the <span class="dictionary">facility</span> is or will be operated and of the buildings in which it is or will be operated. <a id="paragraph-249869" class="section-permalink" href="https://vacode.org/38.2-4902/#A2"><i class="fa fa-link"/></a></p></section>
						<section id="A3" class="indent-1"><p><span class="prefix-number">3.</span> The names and business addresses of the officers, directors, trustees, managing or general partners, and any <span class="dictionary">person</span> having a ten percent or greater <span class="dictionary">equity</span> or beneficial interest in the <span class="dictionary">provider</span>, and a description of such <span class="dictionary">person</span>&#x2019;s interest in or occupation with the <span class="dictionary">provider</span>. <a id="paragraph-249870" class="section-permalink" href="https://vacode.org/38.2-4902/#A3"><i class="fa fa-link"/></a></p></section>
						<section id="A4" class="indent-1"><p><span class="prefix-number">4.</span> For (i) the <span class="dictionary">provider</span>, (ii) any <span class="dictionary">person</span> named in response to subdivision 3 of this subsection or (iii) the proposed management, if the <span class="dictionary">facility</span> will be managed on a day-to-day basis by a <span class="dictionary">person</span> other than an individual directly employed by the <span class="dictionary">provider</span>:
				a. A description of any business experience in the operation or management of similar facilities.
				b. The name and address of any professional service, firm, association, foundation, trust, partnership or corporation or any other business or legal entity in which such <span class="dictionary">person</span> has, or which has in such <span class="dictionary">person</span>, a 10 percent or greater interest and which it is presently intended will or may provide goods, leases or services to the <span class="dictionary">provider</span> of a value of $500 or more, within any year, including: <a id="paragraph-249871" class="section-permalink" href="https://vacode.org/38.2-4902/#A4"><i class="fa fa-link"/></a></p></section>
						<section id="A41" class="indent-2"><p><span class="prefix-number">1.</span> A description of the goods, leases or services and the probable or anticipated cost thereof to the <span class="dictionary">provider</span>; <a id="paragraph-249872" class="section-permalink" href="https://vacode.org/38.2-4902/#A41"><i class="fa fa-link"/></a></p></section>
						<section id="A42" class="indent-2"><p><span class="prefix-number">2.</span> The process by which the <span class="dictionary">contract</span> was awarded; <a id="paragraph-249873" class="section-permalink" href="https://vacode.org/38.2-4902/#A42"><i class="fa fa-link"/></a></p></section>
						<section id="A43" class="indent-2"><p><span class="prefix-number">3.</span> Any additional offers that were received; and <a id="paragraph-249874" class="section-permalink" href="https://vacode.org/38.2-4902/#A43"><i class="fa fa-link"/></a></p></section>
						<section id="A44" class="indent-2"><p><span class="prefix-number">4.</span> Any additional information requested by the <span class="dictionary">Commission</span> detailing how and why a <span class="dictionary">contract</span> was awarded.
					c. A description of any matter in which such <span class="dictionary">person</span>: <a id="paragraph-249875" class="section-permalink" href="https://vacode.org/38.2-4902/#A44"><i class="fa fa-link"/></a></p></section>
						<section id="A41" class="indent-2"><p><span class="prefix-number">1.</span> Has been convicted of a <span class="dictionary">felony</span> or pleaded <span class="dictionary">nolo contendere</span> to a criminal charge, or been held liable or enjoined in a <span class="dictionary">civil action</span> by final <span class="dictionary">judgment</span>, if the <span class="dictionary">crime</span> or <span class="dictionary">civil action</span> involved <span class="dictionary">fraud</span>, <span class="dictionary">embezzlement</span>, fraudulent conversion, misappropriation of property or <span class="dictionary">moral turpitude</span>; or <a id="paragraph-249876" class="section-permalink" href="https://vacode.org/38.2-4902/#A41"><i class="fa fa-link"/></a></p></section>
						<section id="A42" class="indent-2"><p><span class="prefix-number">2.</span> Is subject to an injunctive or restrictive <span class="dictionary">order</span> of a <span class="dictionary">court</span> of record, or within the past five years had any <span class="dictionary">state</span> or federal license or permit suspended or revoked as a result of an action brought by a governmental agency or department, arising out of or relating to business activity or health care, including without limitation actions affecting a license to operate a foster care <span class="dictionary">facility</span>, nursing home, retirement home, home for the aged or <span class="dictionary">facility</span> registered under this chapter or similar <span class="dictionary">laws</span> in another <span class="dictionary">state</span>; or <a id="paragraph-249877" class="section-permalink" href="https://vacode.org/38.2-4902/#A42"><i class="fa fa-link"/></a></p></section>
						<section id="A43" class="indent-2"><p><span class="prefix-number">3.</span> Is currently the subject of any <span class="dictionary">state</span> or federal <span class="dictionary">prosecution</span>, or administrative investigation involving <span class="dictionary">allegations</span> of <span class="dictionary">fraud</span>, <span class="dictionary">embezzlement</span>, fraudulent conversion, or misappropriation of property. <a id="paragraph-249878" class="section-permalink" href="https://vacode.org/38.2-4902/#A43"><i class="fa fa-link"/></a></p></section>
						<section id="A5" class="indent-1"><p><span class="prefix-number">5.</span> A statement as to:
				a. Whether the <span class="dictionary">provider</span> is or ever has been affiliated with a religious, charitable or other nonprofit organization, the nature of any such affiliation, and the extent to which the affiliate organization is or will be responsible for the financial and contractual obligations of the <span class="dictionary">provider</span>.
				b. Any provision of the federal Internal Revenue Code under which the <span class="dictionary">provider</span> is exempt from the payment of income tax. <a id="paragraph-249879" class="section-permalink" href="https://vacode.org/38.2-4902/#A5"><i class="fa fa-link"/></a></p></section>
						<section id="A6" class="indent-1"><p><span class="prefix-number">6.</span> The location and description of the real property of the <span class="dictionary">facility</span>, existing or proposed, and to the extent proposed, the estimated completion date or dates of improvements, whether or not construction has begun and the contingencies under which construction may be deferred. <a id="paragraph-249880" class="section-permalink" href="https://vacode.org/38.2-4902/#A6"><i class="fa fa-link"/></a></p></section>
						<section id="A7" class="indent-1"><p><span class="prefix-number">7.</span> The services provided or proposed to be provided under <span class="dictionary">continuing care</span> <span class="dictionary">contracts</span>, including the extent to which medical care is furnished or is available pursuant to any arrangement. The <span class="dictionary">disclosure statement</span> shall clearly <span class="dictionary">state</span> which services are included in basic <span class="dictionary">continuing care</span> <span class="dictionary">contracts</span> and which services are made available by the <span class="dictionary">provider</span> at extra charge. <a id="paragraph-249881" class="section-permalink" href="https://vacode.org/38.2-4902/#A7"><i class="fa fa-link"/></a></p></section>
						<section id="A8" class="indent-1"><p><span class="prefix-number">8.</span> A description of all fees required of <span class="dictionary">residents</span>, including any <span class="dictionary">entrance fee</span> and periodic charges. The description shall include (i) a description of all proposed uses of any funds or property required to be transferred to the <span class="dictionary">provider</span> or any other <span class="dictionary">person</span> prior to the <span class="dictionary">resident</span>&#x2019;s occupancy of the <span class="dictionary">facility</span> and of any <span class="dictionary">entrance fee</span>, (ii) a description of provisions for the escrowing and return of any such funds, <span class="dictionary">assets</span> or <span class="dictionary">entrance fee</span>, the manner and any conditions of return and to whom earnings on escrowed funds are payable and (iii) a description of the manner by which the <span class="dictionary">provider</span> may adjust periodic charges or other recurring fees and any limitations on such adjustments. If the <span class="dictionary">facility</span> is already in operation, or if the <span class="dictionary">provider</span> operates one or more similar facilities within this Commonwealth, there shall be included tables showing the frequency and average dollar amount of each increase in periodic <span class="dictionary"><span class="dictionary">rates</span></span> at each <span class="dictionary">facility</span> for the previous five years or such shorter period that the <span class="dictionary">facility</span> has been operated by the <span class="dictionary">provider</span>. <a id="paragraph-249882" class="section-permalink" href="https://vacode.org/38.2-4902/#A8"><i class="fa fa-link"/></a></p></section>
						<section id="A9" class="indent-1"><p><span class="prefix-number">9.</span> Any provisions that have been made or will be made to provide reserve funding or security to enable the <span class="dictionary">provider</span> to fully perform its obligations under <span class="dictionary">continuing care</span> <span class="dictionary">contracts</span>, including the establishment of escrow accounts, trusts or reserve funds, together with the manner in which such funds will be invested and the names and experience of <span class="dictionary">persons</span> who will make the investment decisions. The <span class="dictionary">disclosure statement</span> shall clearly <span class="dictionary">state</span> whether or not reserve funds are maintained. <a id="paragraph-249883" class="section-permalink" href="https://vacode.org/38.2-4902/#A9"><i class="fa fa-link"/></a></p></section>
						<section id="A10" class="indent-1"><p><span class="prefix-number">10.</span> Certified financial statements of the <span class="dictionary">provider</span>, including (i) a balance sheet as of the end of the two most recent fiscal years and (ii) income statements of the <span class="dictionary">provider</span> for the two most recent fiscal years or such shorter period that the <span class="dictionary">provider</span> has been in existence. <a id="paragraph-249884" class="section-permalink" href="https://vacode.org/38.2-4902/#A10"><i class="fa fa-link"/></a></p></section>
						<section id="A11" class="indent-1"><p><span class="prefix-number">11.</span> A pro forma income statement for the current fiscal year. <a id="paragraph-249885" class="section-permalink" href="https://vacode.org/38.2-4902/#A11"><i class="fa fa-link"/></a></p></section>
						<section id="A12" class="indent-1"><p><span class="prefix-number">12.</span> If operation of the <span class="dictionary">facility</span> has not yet commenced, a statement of the anticipated source and application of the funds used or to be used in the purchase or construction of the <span class="dictionary">facility</span>, including:
				a. An estimate of the cost of purchasing or constructing and equipping the <span class="dictionary">facility</span> including such related costs as financing expense, legal expense, land costs, occupancy development costs and all other similar costs that the <span class="dictionary">provider</span> expects to incur or become obligated for prior to the commencement of operations.
				b. A description of any mortgage loan or other long-term financing intended to be used for any purpose in the financing of the <span class="dictionary">facility</span> and of the anticipated terms and costs of such financing, including without limitation, all payments of the proceeds of such financing to the <span class="dictionary">provider</span>, management or any related <span class="dictionary">person</span>.
				c. An estimate of the percentage of <span class="dictionary">entrance fees</span> that will be used or pledged for the construction or purchase of the <span class="dictionary">facility</span>, as security for long-term financing or for any other use in connection with the commencement of operation of the <span class="dictionary">facility</span>.
				d. An estimate of the total <span class="dictionary">entrance fees</span> to be received from or on behalf of <span class="dictionary">residents</span> at or prior to commencement of operation of the <span class="dictionary">facility</span>.
				e. An estimate of the funds, if any, which are anticipated to be necessary to fund start-up losses and provide reserve funds to assure full performance of the obligations of the <span class="dictionary">provider</span> under <span class="dictionary">continuing care</span> <span class="dictionary">contracts</span>.
				f. A projection of estimated income from fees and charges other than <span class="dictionary">entrance fees</span>, showing individual <span class="dictionary"><span class="dictionary">rates</span></span> presently anticipated to be charged and including a description of the assumptions used for calculating the estimated occupancy <span class="dictionary">rate</span> of the <span class="dictionary">facility</span> and the effect on the income of the <span class="dictionary">facility</span> of any government subsidies for health care services to be provided pursuant to the <span class="dictionary">continuing care</span> <span class="dictionary">contracts</span>.
				g. A projection of estimated operating expenses of the <span class="dictionary">facility</span>, including (i) a description of the assumptions used in calculating any expenses and separate allowances for the replacement of equipment and furnishings and anticipated major structural repairs or additions and (ii) an estimate of the percentage of occupancy required for continued operation of the <span class="dictionary">facility</span>.
				h. Identification of any <span class="dictionary">assets</span> pledged as <span class="dictionary">collateral</span> for any purpose.
				i. An estimate of annual payments of principal and interest required by any mortgage loan or other long-term financing. <a id="paragraph-249886" class="section-permalink" href="https://vacode.org/38.2-4902/#A12"><i class="fa fa-link"/></a></p></section>
						<section id="A13" class="indent-1"><p><span class="prefix-number">13.</span> A description of the <span class="dictionary">provider</span>&#x2019;s criteria for admission of new <span class="dictionary">residents</span>. <a id="paragraph-249887" class="section-permalink" href="https://vacode.org/38.2-4902/#A13"><i class="fa fa-link"/></a></p></section>
						<section id="A14" class="indent-1"><p><span class="prefix-number">14.</span> A description of the <span class="dictionary">provider</span>&#x2019;s policies regarding access to the <span class="dictionary">facility</span> and its services for nonresidents. <a id="paragraph-249888" class="section-permalink" href="https://vacode.org/38.2-4902/#A14"><i class="fa fa-link"/></a></p></section>
						<section id="A15" class="indent-1"><p><span class="prefix-number">15.</span> Any other <span class="dictionary">material</span> information concerning the <span class="dictionary">facility</span> or the <span class="dictionary">provider</span> that may be required by the <span class="dictionary">Commission</span> or included by the <span class="dictionary">provider</span>. <a id="paragraph-249889" class="section-permalink" href="https://vacode.org/38.2-4902/#A15"><i class="fa fa-link"/></a></p></section>
						<section id="A16" class="indent-1"><p><span class="prefix-number">16.</span> The procedure by which a <span class="dictionary">resident</span> may file a complaint or disclose any concern. <a id="paragraph-249890" class="section-permalink" href="https://vacode.org/38.2-4902/#A16"><i class="fa fa-link"/></a></p></section>
						<section id="B"><p><span class="prefix-number">B.</span> The <span class="dictionary">disclosure statement</span> shall <span class="dictionary">state</span> on its cover that the filing of the <span class="dictionary">disclosure statement</span> with the <span class="dictionary">Commission</span> does not constitute recommendation or endorsement of the <span class="dictionary">facility</span> by the <span class="dictionary">Commission</span>. <a id="paragraph-249891" class="section-permalink" href="https://vacode.org/38.2-4902/#B"><i class="fa fa-link"/></a></p></section>
						<section id="C"><p><span class="prefix-number">C.</span> A copy of the standard form or forms for <span class="dictionary">continuing care</span> <span class="dictionary">contracts</span> used by the <span class="dictionary">provider</span> shall be attached as an exhibit to each <span class="dictionary">disclosure statement</span>. <a id="paragraph-249892" class="section-permalink" href="https://vacode.org/38.2-4902/#C"><i class="fa fa-link"/></a></p></section>
						<section id="D"><p><span class="prefix-number">D.</span> If the <span class="dictionary">Commission</span> determines that the <span class="dictionary">disclosure statement</span> does not comply with the provisions of this chapter, it shall have the right to take action pursuant to &#xA7; <a class="law" title="Cease and desist orders; injunctions" href="/38.2-4931/">38.2-4931</a>. <a id="paragraph-249893" class="section-permalink" href="https://vacode.org/38.2-4902/#D"><i class="fa fa-link"/></a></p></section></text><history>1985, c. 554, &#xA7; 38.1-957; 1986, cc. 562, 598; 1992, c. 139; 2012, cc. 208, 303.</history><metadata></metadata></law>
