RCFE News & Notes
Applicability of RCFE Regulations to Residential Living/Independent Living Units in CCRCs
CANHR was pleased to note that the Department of Social Services has finally recognized that the resident rights in the RCFE regulations apply fully to CCRC residents - both independent living and RCFE residents. This includes the Family Council and Resident Council laws. In a response to a question from the January 24, 2017 advocacy coalition meeting, DSS responded as follows:
Question: Since a CCRC must have an RCFE license, to operate, are RCFE laws and regulations applicable to both the residential living/independent living AND assisted living units in the CCRC? For example, are the physical premises requirements regarding water temperature set forth in 22 CCR 87303(e)(2) applicable to the residential living/independent living units in a CCRC?
Response: The Adult and Senior Care Program monitors continuing care providers for compliance with the Community Care licensing laws and regulations regarding buildings and grounds, accommodations, care and supervision of residents, and quality of service in both the residential living/independent living units and the assisted living units in the CCRC.
Liability Insurance Required for all RCFEs
AB 1523 (Chapter 205, Statutes of 2014) which became effective on July 1, 2015, requires all RCFEs, except those facilities that are an integral part of a continuing care retirement community, to maintain liability insurance. Liability insurance is required to cover injury to residents and guests caused by the negligent acts or omissions, or neglect by the RCFE licensee or its employees. Liability insurance is required to be maintained in an amount of at least $1 million per occurrence and $3 million in the annual aggregate. Licensing Program Analysts will verify that licensees comply with this requirement during inspections and complaint investigations.
Important Phone Numbers for RCFE Consumers
Centralized Complaint Information Bureau (CCIB): 1-844-538-8766
Caregiver Background Check Bureau (CBCB): 1-888-422-5669
Community Care Licensing Division - Public Inquiry and Response: 1-916-651-8848
Long Term Care Ombudsman: 1-800-231-4024
CANHR: 1-800-474-1116
