How To Open An Assisted Living Facility
- Evaluate Your Intentions:
- Do you want to start a facility just to make money, or do you have a genuine desire to help people?
- This industry is demanding and complex. If your motivation is solely financial, you might want to reconsider. Success requires a deep commitment to helping residents, many of whom may have serious health issues.
- Understand the Challenges:
- Be prepared to deal with sickness, dementia, confused residents, combative family members, and even death.
- The saying goes, “Do what you love, and the money will follow.” Ensure your heart is in the right place to provide the best care possible.
Licensing and Certification
Once you’ve determined your commitment and intentions, it’s time to tackle the essential steps of licensing and certification.- Research State Requirements:
- Each state has its own set of rules governing assisted living and long-term care facilities.
- Visit your state’s government website and use their search function to find specific licensing information.
- Contact Relevant Authorities:
- Procedures vary by state. Calling the Department of Health in your state can often point you in the right direction.
- Be prepared for different processes and requirements depending on your location.
- Prepare Your Property:
- You will need to have the property and have it inspected before obtaining a license.
- Consider licensing requirements during the planning and development phases of your facility.
Links to State Senior Housing Regulations Website
Alabama Assisted Living Regulations
http://www.adph.org/healthcarefacilities/
Alaska Assisted Living Regulations
http://dhss.alaska.gov/dhcs/Pages/cl/all/default.aspx
Arizona Assisted Living Regulations
http://azdhs.gov/licensing/residential-facilities/index.php
Arkansas Assisted Living Regulations
http://www.daas.ar.gov/assistedlivingchoices.html
California Assisted Living Regulations
http://www.ca.gov/Agencies/Social-Services-Department-of/Agency-Services/Find-Assisted-Living
Colorado Assisted Living Regulations
https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/cdphe/assisted-living-residences
Connecticut Assisted Living Regulations
http://www.ct.gov/dss/cwp/view.asp?a=2353&q=391114
Delaware Assisted Living Regulations
http://www.dhss.delaware.gov/dhss/dltcrp/licfac.html
Florida Assisted Living Regulations
http://elderaffairs.state.fl.us/doea/alf.php
Georgia Assisted Living Regulations
https://dch.georgia.gov/personal-care-homes
Hawaii Assisted Living Regulations
http://health.hawaii.gov/ohca/state-licensing-section/
Idaho Assisted Living Regulations
http://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/Medical/LicensingCertification/StateOnlyPrograms/AssistedLiving/tabid/273/Default.aspx
Illinois Assisted Living Regulations
http://dph.illinois.gov/topics-services/health-care-regulation/assisted-living
Indiana Assisted Living Regulations
http://www.in.gov/isdh/20227.htm
Iowa Assisted Living Regulations
https://dia-hfd.iowa.gov/DIA_HFD/Home.do
Kansas Assisted Living Regulations
http://www.kdads.ks.gov/commissions/commission-on-aging/aging-and-disability-resource-centers/service-information/housing-and-long-term-care
Kentucky Assisted Living Regulations
http://chfs.ky.gov/os/oig/directories.htm
Louisiana Assisted Living Regulations
http://new.dhh.louisiana.gov/index.cfm/directory/detail/702
Maine Assisted Living Regulations
http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/long_term_care.shtml
Maryland Assisted Living Regulations
http://mhcc.maryland.gov/consumerinfo/longtermcare/assistedliving.aspx
Massachusetts Assisted Living Regulations
http://www.mass.gov/elders/housing/assisted-living/
Michigan Assisted Living Regulations
http://www.michigan.gov/lara/0,4601,7-154-63294_27717—,00.html
Minnesota Assisted Living Regulations
http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/fpc/homecare/index.html
Mississippi Assisted Living Regulations
http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/_static/30,0,83.html
Missouri Assisted Living Regulations
http://health.mo.gov/safety/showmelongtermcare/lvloflic.php
Montana Assisted Living Regulations
http://dphhs.mt.gov/qad/Licensure/HealthCareFacilityLicensure/LBFacilityApplications/LBAssistedLivingFacility
Nebraska Assisted Living Regulations
http://dhhs.ne.gov/Pages/hcs_services_assisted-living.aspx
Nevada Assisted Living Regulations
http://dpbh.nv.gov/Reg/HealthFacilities/HF_-_Non-Medical/Residential_facility_for_groups_(adult_group_care/assisted_living)/
New Hampshire Assisted Living Regulations
http://www.dhhs.nh.gov/dcbcs/beas/housing.htm
New Jersey Assisted Living Regulations
http://www.state.nj.us/health/healthfacilities/about-us/facility-types/
New Mexico Assisted Living Regulations
https://nmhealth.org/about/dhi/hflc/
New York Assisted Living Regulations
https://www.health.ny.gov/facilities/assisted_living/
North Carolina Assisted Living Regulations
https://www2.ncdhhs.gov/dhsr/index.html
North Dakota Assisted Living Regulations
http://www.nd.gov/dhs/services/medicalserv/medicaid/assisted-living.html
Ohio Assisted Living Regulations
https://www.ltc.ohio.gov/AssistedLiving.aspx
Oklahoma Assisted Living Regulations
https://www.ok.gov/health/Protective_Health/Health_Resources_Development_Service/Health_Facility_Systems_/index.html
Oregon Assisted Living Regulations
https://www.oregon.gov/DHS/providers-partners/licensing/cbc/Pages/index.aspx
Pennsylvania Assisted Living Regulations
http://www.dhs.pa.gov/publications/forproviders/assistedlivingresidenceforms/
Rhode Island Assisted Living Regulations
http://www.health.ri.gov/licenses/detail.php?id=213
South Carolina Assisted Living Regulations
http://www.scdhec.gov/Health/FHPF/HealthFacilityRegulationsLicensing/HealthcareFacilityLicensing/LicensedFacilitiesbyType/
South Dakota Assisted Living Regulations
https://dss.sd.gov/asa/services/assistedliving/
Tennessee Assisted Living Regulations
https://www.tn.gov/aging/topic/assisted-living-or-nursing-home
Texas Assisted Living Regulations
https://hhs.texas.gov/doing-business-hhs/provider-portals/long-term-care-providers/assisted-living-facilities-alf
Utah Assisted Living Regulations
http://health.utah.gov/hflcra/facinfo.php
Vermont Assisted Living Regulations
http://www.cvcoa.org/assisted-living.html
Virginia Assisted Living Regulations
https://www.dss.virginia.gov/facility/alf.cgi
Washington Assisted Living Regulations
https://www.dshs.wa.gov/altsa/residential-care-services/long-term-care-residential-options
West Virginia Assisted Living Regulations
https://ohflac.wv.gov/Programs/AL.html
Wisconsin Assisted Living Regulations
https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/guide/assisted-living.htm
Wyoming Assisted Living Regulations
https://health.wyo.gov/aging/hls/facility-types/assisted-living-facility-wyoming-licensure-information/
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