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Today's seniors are faced with many attractive options for retirement
living. One of these options is a continuing care retirement community, or CCRC.
CCRCs offer a long-term continuing care contract that provides for housing, residential
services, and nursing care, usually in one location, and usually for a resident's
lifetime.
All providers offering continuing care contracts must first obtain a certificate of
authority and a residential care facility for the elderly (RCFE) license. In addition,
CCRCs that offer skilled nursing services must hold a Skilled Nursing Facility
License issued by the Department of Health Services.
The California Department of Social Services (the Department) is responsible for the
oversight of continuing care providers. This includes approving facilities, monitoring
financial condition and regulating the providers. The Department's Community Care
Licensing Division monitors CCRCs to ensure that the providers comply with Community
Care licensing laws and regulations regarding buildings and grounds, accommodations, care and
supervision, and quality of service.
The Department's Continuing Care Contracts Branch has the responsibility for overseeing
continuing care contract providers. It reviews and approves applications to operate a CCRC
and monitors the ongoing financial condition of all CCRC providers and their ability to fulfill
the long-term contractual obligations to residents.
The Department also receives advice from the Continuing Care Advisory Committee, whose
members are appointed by the Governor and Legislature.
Individual sections contained in this website provide information about continuing care contracts,
about the Continuing Care Advisory Committee, and about current licensing requirements.
Whether you are a prospective resident, current resident or care provider, we are sure
you will find useful information on our home page. It is the Department's goal to provide
the best possible community care licensing service for the people of the State of California.
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