(a) The provider shall submit monthly progress reports to the department detailing the progress and problems associated with the permanent closure, as defined in paragraph (3) of subdivision (p) of Section 1771, until all affected residents are relocated and all required payments to, or on behalf of, affected residents are made.
(b) The department shall monitor the implementation of the permanent closure as defined in paragraph (3) of subdivision (p) of Section 1771 and relocation plan as necessary to ensure full compliance by the provider. If the department determines that a provider is closing a facility in violation of this article or is doing so in a manner that endangers the health or safety of residents, it shall exercise its powers under Article 7 (commencing with Section 1793.5).
(c) No action shall be taken by the provider to relocate any resident or to close the facility until the relocation plan required by Section 1793.81 has been prepared and provided to the department, the affected residents of the facility and their designated representatives, and to the local long-term ombudsman program.