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title: 905 Residential Facility Serving Adults, Owner Operated
description: "## Residential Facility Serving Adults, Owner Operated (905) ##### Service Code Definition: A regional center shall classify a vendor as an owner-operated residential facility serving adults if: (A) The facility serves adults; (B) The vendor possesses a valid community care…"
url: "https://completeguidetosdp.org/docs/905-residential-facility-serving-adults-owner-operated/"
updated: "2026-07-20"
category: Traditional Service Codes
tags:
  - Traditional Services
---

# 905 Residential Facility Serving Adults, Owner Operated

## Residential Facility Serving Adults, Owner Operated (905)

##### Service Code Definition:

A regional center shall classify a vendor as an owner-operated residential facility serving adults if:

(A) The facility serves adults;

(B) The vendor possesses a valid community care facility license as required by Health and Safety Code, Sections 1500 through 1569.87; and

(C) The facility is the residence of the licensee or a member of the corporate board (board of directors). The licensee may perform all of the activities necessary to operate the facility, or he/she may employ staff, which may include members of his/her family, to assist.

Residential homes are being collapsed from 11 classifications (2-4i) to five classifications, plus a customizable Level 7. Service Levels 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 have been established, each with specifications for direct care staffing and consultant hours corresponding to the vendored capacity of the home.

##### Link to Directive/Additional Information:

**[D-2024 Rate Reform-011 REV Rate Reform Implementation for Residential Services](https://www.dds.ca.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/D-2024-RateReform-011_REV_ResidentialServices.pdf)**