Allegations1 substantiated · 0 unsubstantiated · 0 unfounded · 1 cited
Resident rightsType B
- Official classification
- Type B
- Official code
- 87468.2(a)(26)(D)
- Regulation authority
- CCR
What the official deficiency says
Title 22, Division 6, Chapter 8 87468.2(a)(26)(D) – Additional Personal Rights of Residents in Privately Operated Facilities (a)In addition to the rights listed in Section 87468.1, Personal Rights of residents in privately operated residential care facilities for the elderly shall have all of the following personal rights: (26)To manage their financial affairs. A licensee shall not require residents to deposit their personal funds with the licensee. Except as provided for in approved continuing care agreements, a licensee,,,shall not do any of the following:(D)Become or act as a joint tenant on any account with a resident.This requirement is not met as evidence by: Based on interviews and review of financial records, the licensee failed to ensure compliance with residents' personal rights by allowing the facility administrator to become a joint tenant on Resident 1's bank account. This practice is prohibited by Title22,Section87468.2(a)(26)(D), and posed a personal rights and potential financial exploitation risk to Resident 1.
Official plan of correction
The licensee will submit to LPA the following: 1. Develop or revise a written policy prohibiting licensees, and all any employees from becoming joint tenants or engaging in prohibited financial relationships with residents. 2. Provide documented in-service training to all staff on residents' personal rights, financial protections, and Title 22 Section 87468.2(a)(26)(D). 3. Submit proof of completion of the above items to the Department by 8/13/26
Deadline recorded: Aug 13, 2026. A deadline is not proof that correction was completed.