Glossary
Type B citation
A Type B citation is the less serious class of citation issued by the California Department of Social Services, for a deficiency such as incomplete records or a maintenance issue that does not pose an immediate risk to residents.
Type B citations are common and usually corrected on the spot or within a set period. A pattern of repeated Type B citations on the same issue is more telling than any single one.
Related terms
Type A citation
A Type A citation is the more serious class of citation the California Department of Social Services issues to a licensed care facility, for a deficiency that poses an immediate or substantial risk to residents’ health, safety or personal rights.
CDSS
CDSS is the California Department of Social Services, whose Community Care Licensing Division licenses and inspects assisted living communities (RCFEs) and publishes their inspection and complaint records.
Definitions reviewed September 5, 2026. Rules vary by state and change over time; confirm specifics with the community and the licensing agency.