California Home Care Compliance Requirements
Everything your home care agency needs to know about compliance in California. Regulated by the California Department of Social Services (CDSS).
40 hrs
Initial Training
5 hrs
Annual Training
Every 180 days
Supervision
Required
Fingerprints
Regulatory Authority
Training Requirements
40 hours
Initial training required
5 hours
Annual continuing education
Citation: HSC § 1796.63
Background Check Requirements
- California DOJ Live ScanRequired
- FBI Live Scan FingerprintRequired
- Home Care Services Bureau (HCSB) RegistrationRequired
- Megan's Law (Sex Offender) DatabaseRequired
- OIG Exclusion ListRequired
Fingerprinting required: Live Scan
Citation: HSC § 1736.5
Supervision Requirements
California requires supervisory visits every 180 days.
Citation: HSC § 1796.60
Abuse Registry
Checking the Child Abuse Central Index (CACI) is required for all staff.
Citation: Penal Code § 11170
Additional Requirements
- Home Care Aide (HCA) Registration required for all aides
- Aides must be registered with HCSB before providing services
What the Compliance Snapshot Covers
Licensing & Operations
Agency license status, policies, incident reporting, and quality assurance programs.
Personnel Files
Employee documentation, signed agreements, I-9 verification, and tax form compliance.
Background Screening
Criminal background checks, OIG exclusion verification, and re-screening schedules.
Health & Safety
TB screening, CPR/First Aid certifications, infection control, and PPE protocols.
Training & Competency
Orientation programs, competency evaluations, and annual continuing education hours.
Care Delivery
Care plans, electronic visit verification (EVV), and supervisory visit compliance.
Documentation Integrity
Document expiration tracking, audit trail maintenance, and record-keeping standards.
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