Section 87464 - Basic Services(a) The services provided by the facility shall be conducted so as to continue and promote, to the extent possible, independence and self-direction for all persons accepted for care. Such persons shall be encouraged to participate as fully as their conditions permit in daily living activities both in the facility and in the community.(b) As used in this chapter, basic services are those services required to be provided in order to obtain and maintain a license.(c) The admission agreement shall specify which of the basic services are desired and/or needed by, and will be provided for, each resident.(d) A facility need not accept a particular resident for care. However, if a facility chooses to accept a particular resident for care, the facility shall be responsible for meeting the resident's needs as identified in the pre-admission appraisal specified in Section 87457, Pre-admission Appraisal and providing the other basic services specified below, either directly or through outside resources.(e) If the resident is an SSI/SSP recipient, then the basic services shall be provided and/or made available at the basic rate at no additional charge to the resident. (1) This shall not preclude the acceptance by the facility of voluntary contributions from relatives or others on behalf of an SSI/SSP recipient.(2) An extra charge to the resident shall be allowed for a private room if a double room is made available but the resident prefers a private room, provided the arrangement is documented in the admissions agreement and the charge is limited to 10% of the Board and Room portion of the SSI/SSP grant.(3) An extra charge to the resident shall be allowed for provision of special food services or products beyond that specified in (f)(2) below, when the resident wishes to purchase the services and agrees to the extra charge in the admission agreement.(f) Basic services shall at a minimum include:(1) Care and supervision as defined in Section 87101(c)(3) and Health and Safety Code section 1569.2(c).(2) Safe and healthful living accommodations and services, as specified in Section 87307, Personal Accommodations and Services.(3) Three nutritionally well-balanced meals and snacks made available daily, including low salt or other modified diets prescribed by a doctor as a medical necessity, as specified in Section 87555, General Food Service Requirements.(4) Personal assistance and care as needed by the resident and as indicated in the pre-admission appraisal, with those activities of daily living such as dressing, eating, bathing, and assistance with taking prescribed medications, as specified in Section 87608, Postural Supports.(5) Regular observation of the resident's physical and mental condition, as specified in Section 87466, Observation of the Resident.(6) Arrangements to meet health needs, including arranging transportation, as specified in Section 87465, Incidental Medical and Dental Care Services.(7) A planned activities program which includes social and recreational activities appropriate to the interests and capabilities of the resident, as specified in Section 87219, Planned Activities.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 22, § 87464
1. Change without regulatory effect renumbering former section 87590 to new section 87464, including amendment of section and NOTE, filed 3-5-2008 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2008, No. 10).
2. New subsection (f)(1) and subsection renumbering filed 1-18-2017; operative 4-1-2017 (Register 2017, No. 3). Note: Authority cited: Section 1569.30, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 1569.1, 1569.2, 1569.31, 1569.312 and 1569.313, Health and Safety Code; and Section 12350, Welfare and Institutions Code.
1. Change without regulatory effect renumbering former section 87590 to new section 87464, including amendment of section and Note, filed 3-5-2008 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2008, No. 10).
2. New subsection (f)(1) and subsection renumbering filed 1-18-2017; operative 4/1/2017 (Register 2017, No. 3).