Any person who becomes an administrator of a residential care facility for the elderly on or after January 1, 1992, shall, at a minimum, comply with all of the following:

(a)  Be at least 21 years of age.

Terms Used In California Health and Safety Code 1569.613

  • Person: means any person, firm, association, organization, partnership, business trust, corporation, limited liability company, or company. See California Health and Safety Code 19
  • Residential care facility for the elderly: means a housing arrangement chosen voluntarily by persons 60 years of age or over, or their authorized representative, where varying levels and intensities of care and supervision, protective supervision, or personal care are provided, based upon their varying needs, as determined in order to be admitted and to remain in the facility. See California Health and Safety Code 1569.2

(b)  Have a valid certificate as an administrator of a residential care facility for the elderly as required by Section 1569.616, or have submitted the documentation required to obtain a certificate pursuant to subdivision (d) of Section 1569.616.

(c)  Have a high school diploma or pass a general educational development test as described in Article 3 (commencing with Section 51420) of Chapter 3 of Part 28 of the Education Code.

(d)  Obtain criminal record clearance as provided for in Sections 1569.17 and 1569.171.

(Amended by Stats. 1995, Ch. 224, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 1996.)