Violation
California Code § 87705(b)(2)Dementia Night Supervision
How CCLD inspectors cite this regulation, what providers do to stay clear of it, and where it appears in the public record.
Regulation text
What California Code § 87705(b)(2) actually says
California Code § 87705(b)(2)
For facilities with fewer than 16 residents, ensuring there is at least one night staff person awake and on duty if any resident with dementia is determined through a pre-admission appraisal, reappraisal, or observation, to require awake night supervision. This requirement is in addition to requirements specified in Section 87415, Night Supervision.
From the field
What providers tell us about this citation
Based on community experience, not official guidance.
59 California RCFEs received Type A citations for this violation. CCLD inspectors conduct unannounced nighttime visits, especially in small communities with dementia residents. If any resident's appraisal indicates awake night supervision is needed, an awake staff member must be on duty every single night. One missing shift can trigger a Type A citation on your public record.
By the numbers
- 61*CCLD
- facilities cited in the last 90 days
- 16*CCLD
- counties where this citation appeared
- --*CCLD
- rank among most-common citations
- Trajectory
- Steady
That is 1 in 244 facilities CCLD inspected.
SOURCE
*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Divisionviolation_citationsUpdated weekly
SOURCE
*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Divisionviolation_citationsUpdated weekly
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*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Divisionviolation_citationsUpdated weekly
Last 90 days vs. previous 90 days.
61 facilities were cited for this in the last 90 days. See if yours is one of them.
What other providers do
Common practices to stay clear of Dementia Night Supervision
Common practices shared by providers. Confirm requirements with your licensing analyst.
Common practices
What to avoid
- Using an on-call or sleeping staff person instead of a fully awake employee on duty
- Not reassessing dementia residents whose wandering or confusion increases over time
- Assuming a small six-bed facility is exempt from this staffing rule
- Failing to document the clinical rationale for why night supervision is or is not needed
Regional record
Where this citation appeared in the past 90 days
Citation counts and rates by California county, drawn from CCLD inspection records.
| County | Citations |
|---|---|
| Los Angeles | 7 |
| Solano | 6 |
| Riverside | 6 |
| Sacramento | 5 |
| Contra Costa | 5 |
| Marin | 4 |
| Sonoma | 4 |
| Alameda | 4 |
| Fresno | 3 |
| Orange | 2 |
SOURCE
*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Divisionviolation_citationsUpdated weekly
Public record
Check any facility for § 87705(b)(2)
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Answers based on public CCLD data and regulation text. May not reflect recent changes.
What is the dementia night supervision requirement for small RCFEs?
How common is the dementia night supervision violation in California assisted living?
What happens if an RCFE is cited for lacking dementia night supervision?
How do I fix or prevent a dementia night supervision citation?
Does a dementia night supervision citation affect my RCFE license?
Related violations
Other citations in this regulation family
This information is educational and does not constitute legal advice. Consult a licensed residential care compliance consultant for guidance specific to your facility. Citation data is sourced from California Community Care Licensing Division public records and is refreshed regularly.