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title: 915 Residential Facility Serving Adults, Staff Operated
url: "https://completeguidetosdp.org/docs/915-residential-facility-serving-adults-staff-operated/"
updated: "2026-07-20"
category: Traditional Service Codes
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# 915 Residential Facility Serving Adults, Staff Operated

## Residential Facility Serving Adults, Staff Operated (915)

##### Service Code Definition:

A regional center shall classify a vendor as a staff-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 not the residence of the licensee or a member of the corporate board (board of directors) and the licensee employs personnel to provide direct care and training to individuals.

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)**