Violation
California Code § 87303(b)(1)Minimum Room Heating
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 § 87303(b)(1) actually says
California Code § 87303(b)(1)
The facility shall heat rooms that residents occupy to a minimum of 68 degree F, (20 degrees C).
From the field
What providers tell us about this citation
Based on community experience, not official guidance.
27 California RCFEs were cited for inadequate heating across 16 counties. LPAs often check room temperature during winter complaint inspections. Place a visible thermometer in each resident room and common area, and log readings twice daily during cold months. This takes about 10 minutes and prevents a common Type B citation.
By the numbers
- 27*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 500 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.
27 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 Minimum Room Heating
Common practices shared by providers. Confirm requirements with your licensing analyst.
Common practices
What to avoid
- Portable space heaters used as the primary heat source in resident rooms, which LPAs often flag as a secondary safety concern
- Thermostats set below 68°F in unmonitored common areas during overnight hours
- Broken central heating not repaired before cold weather arrives, leaving residents in cold rooms
- Staff unaware of the 68°F minimum requirement and unable to respond to resident complaints about temperature
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 |
|---|---|
| Orange | 3 |
| Monterey | 3 |
| San Diego | 3 |
| Humboldt | 2 |
| Los Angeles | 2 |
| San Joaquin | 2 |
| Contra Costa | 2 |
| Napa | 1 |
| Nevada | 1 |
| Alameda | 1 |
SOURCE
*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Divisionviolation_citationsUpdated weekly
Public record
Check any facility for § 87303(b)(1)
Free public record. No account needed.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Answers based on public CCLD data and regulation text. May not reflect recent changes.
What is the minimum heating requirement for California assisted living rooms?
How common is the heating violation in California assisted living?
What happens if an RCFE is cited for inadequate heating?
How do I fix or prevent minimum heating violations in my RCFE?
Does a heating 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.