Updated Guide to Adult Residential Care –
Complete Overview for 2025
1. Why is it important for staff in residential care facilities to have a criminal
record clearance?
To enhance the reputation of the facility in the community.
To comply with state regulations regarding facility operations.
To ensure the safety and well-being of clients by preventing
individuals with criminal backgrounds from providing care.
To reduce the costs associated with hiring staff.
2. What is the minimum age requirement for an administrator of an adult
residential facility (ARF)?
18 years old
21 years old
30 years old
25 years old
3. Describe the linen requirements for adult residential care facilities as
stated in the regulations.
Linens can be changed every other week if there is an extra set
available.
Linens must be changed monthly with no additional requirements.
,Linens must be changed weekly and an extra set of blanket,
fitted and flat sheet, and mattress pad must be available per
consumer/client.
Linens must be changed daily without the need for extra sets.
,4. If a facility's refrigerator is found to be operating at 50°F, what immediate
action should be taken to comply with regulations?
Ignore the temperature as it is within acceptable limits.
Adjust the refrigerator temperature to 45°F or below and
monitor it regularly.
Increase the temperature to 55°F for better preservation.
Report the issue to the staff without taking further action.
5. Describe the process that occurs after a complete facility application is
submitted to the licensing agency.
The licensing agency reviews the application and notifies the
applicant of approval or denial within 90 days.
The licensing agency sends the application back for corrections.
The applicant must wait indefinitely for a response.
The licensing agency immediately approves or denies the
application.
6. If a licensee fails to notify CCLD of a change in mailing address within the
specified time frame, what potential consequences could arise for the
adult residential care facility?
There would be no consequences as it is not a critical issue.
The facility could face penalties or issues with compliance and
communication.
The facility would automatically lose its license.
The facility would receive a warning but no further action would
be taken.
, 7. A written report to licensing is required within ___ days of the death of a
resident.
2
5
1
7
8. Interpret the significance of the $2000.00 bond requirement in relation to
client funds in adult residential care facilities.
The bond guarantees the facility's operational costs.
The $2000.00 bond is required to ensure financial protection for
clients whose funds are safeguarded by the licensee.
The bond is only necessary for facilities with more than 10 clients.
The bond is a penalty for mismanagement of funds.
9. If a new adult residential care facility is being designed, how should the
layout be planned to comply with regulations regarding bathroom
placement?
The layout should ensure that bathrooms are easily accessible
and located close to client bedrooms.
Bathrooms should be designed as separate units outside the main
building.
Bathrooms should be placed in a central location away from
bedrooms.
Bathrooms should be located on each floor regardless of
bedroom placement.
10. An applicant, licensee, or certificate holder shall send the division a
signed statement, in a form required by the division, notifying the
Complete Overview for 2025
1. Why is it important for staff in residential care facilities to have a criminal
record clearance?
To enhance the reputation of the facility in the community.
To comply with state regulations regarding facility operations.
To ensure the safety and well-being of clients by preventing
individuals with criminal backgrounds from providing care.
To reduce the costs associated with hiring staff.
2. What is the minimum age requirement for an administrator of an adult
residential facility (ARF)?
18 years old
21 years old
30 years old
25 years old
3. Describe the linen requirements for adult residential care facilities as
stated in the regulations.
Linens can be changed every other week if there is an extra set
available.
Linens must be changed monthly with no additional requirements.
,Linens must be changed weekly and an extra set of blanket,
fitted and flat sheet, and mattress pad must be available per
consumer/client.
Linens must be changed daily without the need for extra sets.
,4. If a facility's refrigerator is found to be operating at 50°F, what immediate
action should be taken to comply with regulations?
Ignore the temperature as it is within acceptable limits.
Adjust the refrigerator temperature to 45°F or below and
monitor it regularly.
Increase the temperature to 55°F for better preservation.
Report the issue to the staff without taking further action.
5. Describe the process that occurs after a complete facility application is
submitted to the licensing agency.
The licensing agency reviews the application and notifies the
applicant of approval or denial within 90 days.
The licensing agency sends the application back for corrections.
The applicant must wait indefinitely for a response.
The licensing agency immediately approves or denies the
application.
6. If a licensee fails to notify CCLD of a change in mailing address within the
specified time frame, what potential consequences could arise for the
adult residential care facility?
There would be no consequences as it is not a critical issue.
The facility could face penalties or issues with compliance and
communication.
The facility would automatically lose its license.
The facility would receive a warning but no further action would
be taken.
, 7. A written report to licensing is required within ___ days of the death of a
resident.
2
5
1
7
8. Interpret the significance of the $2000.00 bond requirement in relation to
client funds in adult residential care facilities.
The bond guarantees the facility's operational costs.
The $2000.00 bond is required to ensure financial protection for
clients whose funds are safeguarded by the licensee.
The bond is only necessary for facilities with more than 10 clients.
The bond is a penalty for mismanagement of funds.
9. If a new adult residential care facility is being designed, how should the
layout be planned to comply with regulations regarding bathroom
placement?
The layout should ensure that bathrooms are easily accessible
and located close to client bedrooms.
Bathrooms should be designed as separate units outside the main
building.
Bathrooms should be placed in a central location away from
bedrooms.
Bathrooms should be located on each floor regardless of
bedroom placement.
10. An applicant, licensee, or certificate holder shall send the division a
signed statement, in a form required by the division, notifying the
