The California Department of Social Services (CDSS), Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) released its 2025 Most Commonly Cited Deficiencies for Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly (RCFE) report in May 2026. For RCFE administrators, this report offers more than a list of citations. It is a useful reminder of the daily systems, staff practices, documentation […]
A Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) is a state employee that monitors licensed facilities, among many other things, to ensure the licensees are in substantial compliance with laws and regulations that govern the facilities. Therefore, it is important to work effectively with the LPA to ensure that your facility is operating smoothly. Here are some tips […]


