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title: 869 Respite Facility
description: "## Respite Facility (869) ##### Service Code Definition: A regional center shall classify a vendor as a respite facility if the vendor: (A) Is licensed as a residential facility by DSS or by an agency authorized by DSS; (B) Provides…"
url: "https://completeguidetosdp.org/docs/869-respite-facility/"
updated: "2026-07-13"
category: Traditional Service Codes
tags:
  - Traditional Services
---

# 869 Respite Facility

## Respite Facility (869)

##### Service Code Definition:

A regional center shall classify a vendor as a respite facility if the vendor:

(A) Is licensed as a residential facility by DSS or by an agency authorized by DSS;

(B) Provides only out-of-home respite services in accordance with (a)(58)(E)1. through 4. above.

(C) Meets the criteria specified in (a)(58)(C) and (D); and

(D) Is not vendored by the regional center to provide services under the following service codes:

1. Service Code 905 or 915 - Residential Facility Serving Adults; or

2. Service Code 910 or 920 - Residential Facility Serving Children.