California ARF Regulations 2026 – Abuse, Client Records & Care Plans | Title 22 Q&A | DSS Compliance Guide

This expert-verified document provides a targeted, regulation-based study guide for California Adult Residential Facility (ARF) Administrators, focusing on abuse reporting, client records, administrator duties, care planning, and client rights as outlined in the Title 22 California Code of Regulations. Structured in a Q&A format, it covers 20+ critical regulatory sections with clear examples and DSS-aligned answers to help users prepare for certification exams or ensure facility compliance. Key topics covered include: §80061–§80064: Abuse reporting deadlines, mailing proof, licensee accountability, and administrator qualifications §80065: Personnel and volunteer requirements, including night staffing, age limits, and supervision protocols §80068–§80068.5: Admission agreement rules, updates, care planning, and eviction procedures §80069–§80070: Medical assessments, functional capability evaluations, and detailed client recordkeeping standards Eviction notice grounds, client transfer procedures, and DSS audit access requirements Record retention policies (3+ years) and mandatory confidentiality measures Real-life examples are provided throughout, such as timely abuse report mailing after substantiated incidents, updating care plans for clients refusing insulin, and preparing regional center IPPs during intake. This guide is ideal for: – ARF Administrator Certification Exam candidates (California DSS) – Students in NURS450, Health Administration, Gerontology, Behavioral Health, or Human Services programs – Facility directors seeking compliance with Title 22 regulations – Continuing education providers and CCLD training programs The resource is especially valuable for ARFs serving adults with mental illness, developmental disabilities, or behavioral needs, and emphasizes DSS inspection-readiness. Keywords: California ARF regulations, Title 22 abuse reporting, ARF administrator exam, client record retention, DSS audit rules, ARF care planning, eviction procedures ARF, client confidentiality ARF, §80061 mail deadlines, §80070 client files, ARF staff rules, ARF admission agreement, functional capabilities ARF, abuse documentation, administrator responsibilities, ARF Q&A study guide