California License Application
For RCFE, ARF, ADP, and HCOCOMPLIANCE
California License Application
- Residential Care Facility for Elderly (RCFE)
- Adult Residential Facility (ARF)
- Adult Day Program / Adult Day Care (ADP)
- Home Care Organization (HCO)
Applying for an ARF license, RCFE license, or HCO license can be a daunting process. With about 400 pages of documents, including various California Department of Social Services (CDSS) government forms, it’s a significant challenge for new providers. Let Community Care Options help! At Community Care Options, we have successfully completed over 2,500 care facility license applications, achieving a near-perfect acceptance rate.
Whether you’re applying for an ARF or RCFE license in California, Community Care Options is here to guide you every step of the way. Contact us today to simplify the licensing process and set your care facility up for success.
What you need to provide for us to complete your ARF, RCFE, or HCO license application:
- Facility Location: A house or building designated for your facility, or at least a 1-year lease agreement on a suitable property.
- Financial Readiness: You’ll need liquid assets amounting to three times the monthly operating costs. Typically, operating expenses average around $25,000 monthly, so you’ll need approximately $75,000 in bank accounts, credit card limits, or a line of credit. If you are purchasing an operating care facility you will only need to show one month of liquid assets. (Note: Luckily you only need to show this amount during the application process.)
- Background Clearance: A cleared criminal background check, as required by Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regulations. In most cases, each individual name on the license will require this clearance.
- A Certified Administrator: A facility license will not be granted if a Certified Administrator is not named. The administrator can be either the licensee or an individual hired for the position. They will be interviewed prior to the application approval.
- Our Application Timeline: Once we receive all your information, we can prepare and return the finalized license application package to you within a week. All applications are hard copies. Digital copies are not currently provided.
- Licensing Approval Timeline: After submitting the completed application to the CCLD, you can expect to receive your license approval within 3-6 months, allowing you to start your residential care facility operations.
What you can expect after submitting your completed application through us:
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