Violation

California Code § 87467(a)Admission Care Meeting

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 rcfe26 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 § 87467(a) actually says

California Code § 87467(a)

Prior to, or within two weeks of the resident's admission, the licensee shall arrange a meeting with the resident, the resident's representative, if any, appropriate facility staff, and a representative of the resident's home health agency, if any, and any other appropriate parties, to prepare a written record of the care the resident will receive in the facility, and the resident's preferences regarding the services provided at the facility.

From the field

What operators tell us about this citation

Based on community experience, not official guidance.

25 California RCFEs were cited for failing to complete this admission meeting on time. LPAs review admission files for new residents and check the dates on care planning documents. Set an automatic calendar reminder for day 10 after every admission so you never miss the two-week deadline.

By the numbers

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

26 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 Admission Care Meeting

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

Common practices

Schedule a care meeting before or within two weeks of a resident's admission date
Include the resident, their representative, appropriate staff, and home health agency representative if applicable
Create a written record of the care the resident will receive and their preferences about services

What to avoid

The care meeting is held but the written record is incomplete or missing signatures
Facilities admit residents and delay the meeting past the two-week window due to scheduling conflicts
The resident's representative or home health agency is not included when one is involved
Service preferences are discussed verbally but never documented in the written care record

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 Admission Care Meeting, last 90 days
County	Citations
San Diego	5
Riverside	4
Los Angeles	3
Orange	2
Ventura	2
Santa Clara	2
Kern	1
Solano	1
Sonoma	1
San Mateo	1

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 the admission care meeting requirement for California RCFEs?

Title 22, Section 87467(a) requires your assisted living facility to hold a care planning meeting with the resident, their representative, and appropriate staff within two weeks of admission. The meeting produces a written record of the care the resident will receive and their service preferences. This ensures everyone involved agrees on the care plan from the very start of the resident's stay.

How common are admission care meeting violations in California assisted living?

According to California CCLD inspection records, 25 RCFEs were cited for this deficiency. These are classified as Type B violations, meaning the noncompliance poses a potential risk rather than immediate harm. San Diego and Riverside counties had the highest number of citations. LPAs routinely review admission files during inspections, making this a commonly flagged documentation issue across California.

What happens if an RCFE is cited for missing the admission care meeting?

Your community must submit a plan of correction to CCLD showing you have held the required meeting and updated the resident's file. Type B citations carry civil penalties, though lower than Type A violations. CCLD may schedule a follow-up visit to confirm the deficiency is corrected. If the missing meeting reflects a systemic pattern, the agency could increase inspection frequency for your facility.

How do I fix or prevent an admission care meeting violation?

Create a standard admission checklist that triggers the care meeting within the first ten days of move-in. Assign a specific staff member to coordinate scheduling with the resident, their representative, and any home health agency involved. Use a template for the written care record so no required elements are missed. File the completed and signed document in the resident's record before the two-week deadline passes.

Does a missing admission care meeting affect my RCFE license?

One Type B citation for this issue will not put your license in immediate jeopardy. CCLD does review compliance trends over time, and repeated documentation failures can lead to more frequent inspections or a conditional license. If a resident experiences harm and no initial care meeting was held, the facility faces greater liability and the deficiency could be treated more seriously during enforcement review.

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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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