Under what condition can an administrator be appointed to two facilities?

An administrator can be appointed to two facilities if neither facility is operating under a provisional license. This guarantee of operational stability is essential because a provisional license often indicates that the facility has not yet met all the regulatory requirements or is undergoing significant changes that may affect its operations. Having an administrator oversee multiple facilities requires a standard of regulatory compliance to ensure both facilities are being managed effectively and safely. If one or both facilities were under a provisional license, it could jeopardize the quality of care and oversight, making it unsuitable for one administrator to handle both facilities simultaneously.

The other conditions do not provide the same level of assurance regarding effective administration. For instance, having both facilities in different cities or each facility having fewer than 100 residents may not address the inherent challenges of managing two distinct facilities simultaneously, especially if either one could be operating under provisional circumstances. Furthermore, the status of a pending license application does not guarantee safety or compliance in operations, which is crucial for an administrator to fulfill their responsibilities effectively.