To answer the question, you'll need a real estate attorney to review what you signed with DHCS. It is not likely that you are required to live in the property. The lien and whatever agreement you signed with DHCS likely says that so long as you make the payments, they will not take any action to recover the property under their lien. Hire a local real estate attorney to review the agreement, and if unclear then a new agreement should probably be reached with DHCS and a new agreement signed by all parties.

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