In determining whether to renew a license under G.S. 131D-2(b)(6), the Department shall take into consideration at least the following:
(1) the compliance history of the applicant facility;
(2) the compliance history of the owners, principals or affiliates in operating other adult care homes in the state;
(3) the extent to which the conduct of a related facility is likely to affect the quality of care at the applicant facility; and
(4) the hardship on residents of the applicant facility if the license is not renewed.