Violation
California Code § 87633(b)Hospice Care Plan Files
How CCLD inspectors cite this regulation, what operators do to stay clear of it, and where it appears in the public record.
What does Type A vs Type B mean?
Type A. Serious citation. Imminent or substantial risk to residents. The regulator requires corrective action immediately and may impose a civil penalty.
Type B. Lower-severity citation. Corrective action required, no imminent risk. The regulator monitors compliance on the next visit.
Educational reference based on public CCLD inspection records. Not legal or compliance advice. Verify requirements with official sources. Full disclaimer
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 operators 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
- 100*CCLD
- facilities cited in the last 90 days
- 18*CCLD
- counties where this citation appeared
- --*CCLD
- rank among most-common citations
- Trajectory
- Steady
- Last 90 days vs. previous 90 days.
That is 1 in 141 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
100 facilities were cited for this in the last 90 days. See if yours is one of them.
What other operators do
Common practices to stay clear of Hospice Care Plan Files
Common practices shared by operators. 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.
| County | Citations |
|---|---|
| Kern | 27 |
| Los Angeles | 16 |
| Contra Costa | 10 |
| Fresno | 8 |
| Riverside | 7 |
| San Mateo | 6 |
| Monterey | 4 |
| San Diego | 4 |
| Orange | 2 |
| Tulare | 2 |
SOURCE
*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Divisionviolation_citationsUpdated weekly
Public record
Check any facility for § 87633(b)
Free public record. No account needed.
How to look up an assisted living recordFAQ
Frequently asked questions
Answers based on public CCLD data and regulation text. May not reflect recent changes.
What is a Section 87633(b) violation?
How common is this violation in California assisted living?
What happens if an RCFE is cited for missing a hospice care plan?
How do I fix or prevent a hospice care plan citation?
Does a hospice documentation violation 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.
Every California assisted living facility's citation record is free to read. Browse facilities by county or look one up by name.