Regulation index
Every California Title 22 residential care for the elderly (RCFE) violation, indexed with plain-language explanations and the inspection records that cite them. Sourced from public CCLD inspections, refreshed weekly.
SOURCE
*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Divisionrcfe_violations_catalogUpdated weekly
How citations are categorized
Type A violations present an immediate or substantial threat to a resident's health, safety, or personal rights. They carry the higher civil penalties under the Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly Act and can prompt follow-up visits. CCLD treats Type A as the most serious tier on the licensing record.
Type B violations do not pose an immediate threat but must be corrected. The facility files a Plan of Correction within a set window, and the Licensing Program Analyst may return to confirm it. Type B carries lower civil penalties and is the bulk of citations on most RCFE records.
These rules sit in Title 22, Division 6, Chapter 8, under the Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly Act (Health & Safety Code section 1569 et seq.); the civil penalties noted above are set by Health & Safety Code section 1569.49, which draws the higher amounts for serious violations and lower amounts for general deficiencies. CCLD officially calls these "deficiencies." This page uses "violations" because that is the term families and operators search for. The regulation reference (e.g. 87303(a)) is preserved verbatim on every detail page.
Educational reference based on public CCLD inspection records. Not legal or compliance advice. Verify requirements with official sources. Full disclaimer
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Cleanliness & Repair
Hazardous Item Storage
Hot Water Temperature
Medication Storage
Medication Assistance
Adequate Staffing
Safe Accommodations
Staff Health Screening
Resident Reappraisals
PRN Medication Orders
First Aid Training
Fire & Panic Safety
Personnel Records
Fire Clearance
Resident Records
Original Med Containers
Locked Exit Access
Staff Background Clearances
7-Day Event Reports
Sufficient Qualified Staff
Locked Door Notice
Pre-Admission Assessment
Postural Support Orders
Resident Change Monitoring
Dignity in Relationships
Clearance Transfers
Care & Supervision
Current Mailing Address
Clear Passageways
Medication Dosage Records
Food Quality Controls
Staff Health Screening
Medical & Dental Care
Certified Administrator Coverage
Freedom From Punishment
Food Stock Levels
Pre-Work Background Clearance
Bedridden Fire Clearance
Behavior Documentation
Building Permits
Medication Records
Window Screen Repair
PRN Medication Orders
Chemical Storage Safety
Kitchen Sanitation
Incontinence Care & Odors
Admission Suitability Appraisal
TB Screening Records
Emergency 9-1-1 Calls
PRN Medication Records
PRN Medication Records
Medication Assistance Limits
Knowing the Regulations
Records Open to Licensing
Floor Cleanliness
Plan of Operation
Licensed Capacity
Medication Labeling
Resident Record Contents
Hot Water Warnings
Resident Personal Rights
Staff Training Documentation
Admission Agreement Deadline
Daily Personal Care
Facility Maintenance
Living Accommodations
Personal Privacy in Care
Unlawful Locking of Residents
Diet Quality & Food Safety
Freedom From Abuse
Slip-Resistant Bathing Surfaces
Misleading Facility Statements
Admission Records
Annual Medical Visits
Resident Eviction Grounds
Outbreak & Accident Reports
Pressure Injuries
Hospice Care Plan Files
Admin Certification Records
Pre-Admission Appraisal
Personnel Records On-Site
Complaint Poster Posting
Perishable Food Storage
Fire Clearance for Bedridden
Staff Personal Care Training
Hygiene Facility Maintenance
Private Visitor Access
Diabetic Resident Admission
Medical Needs Assistance
Pre-Admission Obligations
Infection Control Plan
Safeguarding Cash & Valuables
Admission Agreement Compliance
Resident Record Review
Centrally Stored Medication
Recent Medical Assessment
Staff Training Requirements
Food Handling Safeguards
Elopement Exit Monitoring
PRN Medication Assistance
Care & Supervision Skills
Clean Linen Supplies
Dementia Night Supervision
Planned Activities
Medication Disposal Witness
Representative Care Updates
Approved Sleeping Rooms
Licensee Reports to CCLD
Modified Diets
Documenting Condition Changes
Records for Inspection
Medical Record Access
Financial Plan & Reporting
Fire Safety Clearance
Hospice Care Notification
Facility Record Audits
Hazardous Items Access
Records Confidentiality
Resident Personal Rights
Contaminated Food Disposal
Physical Exam Records
Admission Agreements
Cleaning Chemical Storage
Grab Bar Maintenance
Facility Maintenance
Right to Decline Care
Admission Agreement Files
Food Storage Temperatures
Annual Visit Records
Dishware & Equipment Repair
Appraisal Documentation
PRN Medication Orders
PRN Self-Administration
Hazard Supervision
Resident Personal Rights
Resident Cash Safeguards
Reappraisal Meetings
Training Documentation
Fingerprint Background Checks
Adequate Lighting
Facility Supervision
Resident Rights Acknowledgement
Locked Exit Doors
Hazardous Medication Storage
Medical Care Plan
Staff Absence Coverage
Abuse Reporting 24 Hours
Records Retention
Postural Support Devices
RCFE License Fees
Hazardous Health Records
Background Check Clearances
Ambulatory Room Restrictions
Unauthorized Resident Restraints
Home Health Agency Agreements
Incontinent Resident Checks
First Aid Kit
Self-Administered Medications
Criminal Clearance Files
Care Staff Knowledge
Telephone Service & Directory
Toxic Substance Storage
Hygiene Supplies
Eviction Report Filing
Resident Reappraisal
Reporting Requirements
Confidential Records
Medical Assessment Records
Total Dependence Admission
Incidental Medical Services
Early Illness Recognition
Exemption Transfer Approval
Night Lighting
Bedroom Furniture & Lighting
Resident Communication Response
Involuntary Transfer Protection
Hospice Care Plans
Hazardous Area Access
Outdoor Waste Containers
Hospice Waivers
Clearance Transfer
Administrator Qualifications
Bedding Standards
Facility Signal Systems
Sharps Disposal
Room Cooling
Minimum Room Heating
Eviction Notice Details
Admission Care Meeting
Resident Rights
Admission Agreement Copies
Exception Requests
Room Temperature
For families and operators
Families can look up any California licensed RCFE and read its citation record. Operators and attorneys can also preview a sample Compliance Dossier, the case-prep format citations are delivered in.
