Updated ARF Regulations – Complete Compliance
Guide for 2025
1. According to Title 22, what is the minimum duration for which menus must
be retained on file in Adult Residential Facilities?
1 year
90 days
30 days
60 days
2. According to Title 22, what is the required number of night time staff for a
home with 15 or fewer residents?
Two persons on-call on the premises
One person on-call on the premises
No staff required
One staff member off-site
3. If an Adult Residential Facility fails to include the required information in
an employee's monthly work schedule, what potential consequences
could arise based on Title 22 regulations?
There would be no consequences as it is not mandatory.
The facility may face penalties or issues with licensing
compliance.
The employees would be allowed to work without a schedule.
The facility could receive a commendation for flexibility.
,4. The licensee shall ensure that a current register of all residents in the
facility is maintained and contains the following except:
, The resident's name and ambulatory status as specified in Section
87506(b)(1)
The resident's name and ambulatory status as specified in Section
87506(b)(10).
Information on the resident's attending physician as specified in
Section 87506(b)(7).
Information on the resident's responsible person as specified in
Section 87506(b)(6).
None of the Above
5. An administrator's certificate is set to expire, but due to unforeseen
circumstances, they are unable to renew it on time and end up renewing
it one year late. What steps must they take to ensure compliance with the
regulations?
They must submit 100 CEUs and a late fee.
They can renew without any CEUs if they pay a fine.
They must submit 40 CEUs and a standard renewal fee.
They must submit 80 CEUs along with the late renewal fee.
6. What is the required written notice period for changes to the admission
agreement in Adult Residential Facilities?
60
15
30
90
, 7. The facility must develop a plan of correction and return an acceptable
plan of correction to the Licensing and Survey Agency, for all core-issue
deficiencies, within:
Two weeks of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies and Plan of
Correction form
Ten calendar days of receipt of the written report of identified
core issues
Fourteen days of the receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies and
Plan of Corrections form
Fifteen days (15) of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies and
plan of Correction form
8. If a new client with a restricted health condition is admitted, what specific
information must be updated in the Client Register (Lic 9020) to comply
with regulations?
The client's family background must be recorded.
The client's restricted health condition(s) must be documented.
The client's previous residential history must be included.
The client's dietary preferences must be noted.
9. How often must disaster drills be conducted in Adult Residential Facilities
according to regulation 80023(d)?
Every 6 months
Every 2 years
Every year
Every 3 months
Guide for 2025
1. According to Title 22, what is the minimum duration for which menus must
be retained on file in Adult Residential Facilities?
1 year
90 days
30 days
60 days
2. According to Title 22, what is the required number of night time staff for a
home with 15 or fewer residents?
Two persons on-call on the premises
One person on-call on the premises
No staff required
One staff member off-site
3. If an Adult Residential Facility fails to include the required information in
an employee's monthly work schedule, what potential consequences
could arise based on Title 22 regulations?
There would be no consequences as it is not mandatory.
The facility may face penalties or issues with licensing
compliance.
The employees would be allowed to work without a schedule.
The facility could receive a commendation for flexibility.
,4. The licensee shall ensure that a current register of all residents in the
facility is maintained and contains the following except:
, The resident's name and ambulatory status as specified in Section
87506(b)(1)
The resident's name and ambulatory status as specified in Section
87506(b)(10).
Information on the resident's attending physician as specified in
Section 87506(b)(7).
Information on the resident's responsible person as specified in
Section 87506(b)(6).
None of the Above
5. An administrator's certificate is set to expire, but due to unforeseen
circumstances, they are unable to renew it on time and end up renewing
it one year late. What steps must they take to ensure compliance with the
regulations?
They must submit 100 CEUs and a late fee.
They can renew without any CEUs if they pay a fine.
They must submit 40 CEUs and a standard renewal fee.
They must submit 80 CEUs along with the late renewal fee.
6. What is the required written notice period for changes to the admission
agreement in Adult Residential Facilities?
60
15
30
90
, 7. The facility must develop a plan of correction and return an acceptable
plan of correction to the Licensing and Survey Agency, for all core-issue
deficiencies, within:
Two weeks of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies and Plan of
Correction form
Ten calendar days of receipt of the written report of identified
core issues
Fourteen days of the receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies and
Plan of Corrections form
Fifteen days (15) of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies and
plan of Correction form
8. If a new client with a restricted health condition is admitted, what specific
information must be updated in the Client Register (Lic 9020) to comply
with regulations?
The client's family background must be recorded.
The client's restricted health condition(s) must be documented.
The client's previous residential history must be included.
The client's dietary preferences must be noted.
9. How often must disaster drills be conducted in Adult Residential Facilities
according to regulation 80023(d)?
Every 6 months
Every 2 years
Every year
Every 3 months
