Violation

California Code § 87464(f)(4)Daily Personal Care

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

Type B, generalAffects rcfe140 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 § 87464(f)(4) actually says

California Code § 87464(f)(4)

Personal assistance and care as needed by the resident and as indicated in the pre-admission appraisal, with those activities of daily living such as dressing, eating, bathing and assistance with taking prescribed medications, as specified in Section 87608, Postural Supports.

From the field

What operators tell us about this citation

Based on community experience, not official guidance.

Pull three resident files at random and compare the appraisal to what your care logs actually show. When an LPA finds a resident getting less help than the appraisal calls for, that gap is a Type B citation and a return visit. Keep care matched to the appraisal, and update the appraisal the moment needs change.

By the numbers

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

140 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 Daily Personal Care

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

Common practices

Provide help with dressing, eating, bathing, and other daily activities as needed
Assist residents with prescribed medications per the appraisal and Section 87608
Match the care delivered to each resident's pre-admission appraisal
Adjust assistance as a resident's needs change over time

What to avoid

Care delivered does not match what the appraisal documents
Residents left without needed help during busy shifts
Appraisal not updated as a resident declines

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 Daily Personal Care, last 90 days
County	Citations
Los Angeles	19
San Diego	15
Orange	13
Sacramento	12
Ventura	7
Stanislaus	6
Contra Costa	4
San Bernardino	4
Fresno	3
Solano	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 personal care violation under Section 87464(f)(4)?

This violation happens when an RCFE does not give a resident the help they need with daily activities such as dressing, eating, bathing, or taking prescribed medications, as the resident's pre-admission appraisal requires. Title 22 Section 87464(f)(4) ties the care delivered to each resident's documented needs. CCLD usually issues this as a Type B citation, a potential risk that must be corrected, though a serious lapse in needed care can rise to Type A.

How common is this violation in California assisted living?

It shows up often because daily care touches every resident. California CCLD inspection records show 110 California RCFEs were cited under Section 87464(f)(4), most as Type B deficiencies for a gap that could harm a resident if left uncorrected. The citations spread across 29 counties, the widest reach of any item in this group, with Los Angeles at 18 and San Diego at 14. Care gaps clearly are not a regional problem.

What happens if an RCFE is cited for a personal care violation?

The LPA records the deficiency, sets a correction deadline, and returns to confirm residents are getting the help their appraisals call for. As a Type B citation it carries civil penalties and must be fixed on time, though analysts can escalate to the more serious Type A class if a resident faced direct harm. Care findings also draw attention to staffing levels, so an uncorrected gap can lead to broader review.

How do I fix or prevent personal care citations?

Compare each resident's care log against their pre-admission appraisal on a set schedule, and close any gap you find. Staff your shifts so help with dressing, eating, bathing, and medications is available when residents need it, not only when the floor is quiet. Update the appraisal the moment a resident's needs change, since care that lags behind decline is the common finding. Document the assistance you give so the record matches the care.

Does a personal care citation affect my RCFE license?

It can. A care deficiency joins your facility's public CCLD record, where families and placement professionals weigh it when choosing a community. One corrected Type B finding rarely puts a license at risk, but repeated care gaps suggest the facility is admitting or keeping residents whose needs outrun its staffing. That pattern can prompt Community Care Licensing to review your capacity and care plans more closely. Prompt correction protects the license.

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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.

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