Regulatory & Operational Guide for Residential Care - California

Residential Care Business Development & Operations Manual
By Direct Care Training & Resource Center, Inc.
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California offers multiple tiers of residential care licensing, from small 6-bed homes to full-service assisted living and memory care communities. This manual helps entrepreneurs navigate licensing while laying the foundation for an effective, resident-centered care model.

This manual includes:

• Licensing guidance through the California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD)

• Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) licensing types and criteria

• Environmental and safety requirements, staffing ratios, and training mandates

• Medicaid participation via the Assisted Living Waiver (ALW) and contracting process with DHCS

• Average daily rates for private pay and ALW residents

• Strategic marketing to stand out in competitive urban and suburban areas

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