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California Code § 87633(b)Hospice Care Plan Files

How CCLD inspectors cite this regulation, what providers do to stay clear of it, and where it appears in the public record.

Type B, generalAffects rcfe97 facilities cited in the last 90 days
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Regulation text

What California Code § 87633(b) actually says

California Code § 87633(b)

A current and complete hospice care plan shall be maintained in the facility for each hospice resident and include the following:

From the field

What providers tell us about this citation

Based on community experience, not official guidance.

Do not wait for your annual inspection to check hospice files. 95 California RCFEs were cited for this error. Ask your local hospice agency for updated care plans monthly and file them immediately. LPAs specifically look for signed, current hospice documents during facility walks.

By the numbers

97*CCLD
facilities cited in the last 90 days

That is 1 in 143 facilities CCLD inspected.

SOURCE

*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Divisionviolation_citationsUpdated weekly

17*CCLD
counties where this citation appeared

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*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Divisionviolation_citationsUpdated weekly

--*CCLD
rank among most-common citations

SOURCE

*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Divisionviolation_citationsUpdated weekly

Trajectory
Steady

Last 90 days vs. previous 90 days.

97 facilities were cited for this in the last 90 days. See if yours is one of them.

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What other providers do

Common practices to stay clear of Hospice Care Plan Files

Common practices shared by providers. Confirm requirements with your licensing analyst.

Common practices

What to avoid

  • Failing to get an updated plan from the hospice agency
  • Admitting a hospice resident without the initial care plan
  • Misplacing the plan in a different part of the resident file

Regional record

Where this citation appeared in the past 90 days

Citation counts and rates by California county, drawn from CCLD inspection records.

Regional citations for Hospice Care Plan Files, last 90 days
CountyCitations
Kern27
Los Angeles15
Contra Costa9
Fresno8
Riverside7
San Mateo6
Monterey4
San Diego4
Orange2
Tulare2

SOURCE

*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Divisionviolation_citationsUpdated weekly

Public record

Check any facility for § 87633(b)

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Answers based on public CCLD data and regulation text. May not reflect recent changes.

What is a Section 87633(b) violation?
Title 22, Section 87633(b) requires an assisted living facility to keep a complete, current hospice care plan on site for every resident receiving hospice services. Incomplete or missing plans result in a deficiency. This ensures staff follow specific end-of-life care instructions.
How common is this violation in California assisted living?
According to public CCLD inspection records, 95 California RCFEs were cited for missing hospice documentation. Kern and Los Angeles counties accounted for a large portion of these Type B citations. LPAs frequently find gaps between the hospice agency records and facility files.
What happens if an RCFE is cited for missing a hospice care plan?
The California Department of Social Services issues a Type B citation for outdated or missing hospice plans. The community must obtain the complete care plan from the hospice agency and file it. This citation signals a potential risk to resident health if uncorrected.
How do I fix or prevent a hospice care plan citation?
Require the hospice agency to provide a copy of the care plan before or on the day services begin. Update the resident file whenever the hospice team changes the care plan. LPAs check these files during annual inspections.
Does a hospice documentation violation affect my RCFE license?
Yes, CCLD tracks all Type B citations related to resident care. Multiple documentation failures show a pattern of poor oversight. Maintaining complete hospice records is necessary to avoid increased scrutiny during your next license renewal.

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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.