Violation

California Code § 87405(d)(2)Knowing the Regulations

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

Type A, seriousAffects rcfe136 facilities cited in the last 90 days

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 § 87405(d)(2) actually says

California Code § 87405(d)(2)

Knowledge of and ability to conform to the applicable laws, rules and regulations.

From the field

What operators tell us about this citation

Based on community experience, not official guidance.

Keep a current, marked-up copy of Title 22 Chapter 8 on site and quiz your administrator against CCLD's checklist before renewal. This citation is Type A and a repeat pattern is a documented thread in license actions, so close the gap before an LPA finds it.

By the numbers

136^*CCLD: facilities cited in the last 90 days
16^*CCLD: counties where this citation appeared
--^*CCLD: rank among most-common citations
Trajectory: Steady; Last 90 days vs. previous 90 days.

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

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What other operators do

Common practices to stay clear of Knowing the Regulations

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

Common practices

Administrator must know the laws and Title 22 rules that govern the facility
Day-to-day operations must conform to those requirements
Keep current with regulatory changes issued by CDSS

What to avoid

Operating on outdated knowledge of Title 22
Administrator unable to demonstrate the required compliance during a visit
Treating one corrected citation as the only place the gap exists

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 Knowing the Regulations, last 90 days
County	Citations
Sacramento	32
Fresno	15
Kern	14
Los Angeles	12
Santa Clara	11
San Joaquin	10
Contra Costa	10
San Mateo	5
Ventura	4
Stanislaus	3

SOURCE

*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Divisionviolation_citations2026-07-13Updated weekly

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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

What is a conformance with regulations violation in an RCFE?

This violation means your RCFE, usually through its administrator, did not follow an applicable California law or Title 22 regulation. The rule holds the administrator responsible for knowing the requirements and running the facility within them. Because it points to a breakdown in basic compliance, it often appears alongside other citations found in the same visit. For residents, it signals that the safeguards built into the rules were not being met.

How common is this violation in California assisted living?

This is a frequently used citation when CCLD finds a clear compliance failure. As of 2026, 126 California RCFEs were cited under this requirement, producing 137 citations across 16 counties. CCLD classifies most of these as Type A violations, the more serious designation reserved for a direct and immediate risk to residents. Sacramento County leads with 32 facilities cited, followed by Fresno with 15 and Kern with 14.

What happens if an RCFE is cited for a conformance failure?

Because this is most often a Type A citation, CCLD treats it seriously. You receive a written deficiency, a short correction deadline, and a required plan of correction describing how the facility will comply going forward. Type A violations carry higher civil penalties than Type B, and an LPA may schedule a follow-up visit to confirm the fix. Unresolved or repeated conformance failures can move your facility toward escalated enforcement action.

How do I fix or prevent a conformance citation?

Treat regulatory knowledge as an active responsibility, not a one-time exam. Keep a current copy of Title 22, Division 6, Chapter 8 where staff can reach it, and review changes as CDSS issues them. Give your administrator and lead staff periodic refreshers on the requirements that drive the most citations. Run a self-inspection using CCLD's own checklists before your renewal window. When you correct one citation, check whether the same gap exists elsewhere in your operation.

Does a conformance citation affect my RCFE license?

Yes, and more than most. This citation speaks directly to whether your administrator can run the facility within the law, so a pattern here weighs on licensing decisions. A single corrected Type A item is usually survivable, but repeated conformance failures are a common thread in license suspensions and revocations handled by CCLD. Strong, documented compliance habits are the clearest signal to licensing that your RCFE is well run.

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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.

Every California assisted living facility's citation record is free to read. Browse facilities by county or look one up by name.

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