Each state has its own regulations governing the licensing and operation of senior living facilities. At Enquire, our goal is to keep you up-to-date on the regulations in your jurisdiction so you can make the best decisions for your community and provide the highest quality care for your residents.
Below, you’ll find links to the government agency websites for each state, as well as current regulations and resources for assisted living facilities, nursing facilities, and other short- and long-term care environments.
Click on a state to view the resources.
Alabama
Government Agencies
- Alabama Public Health Licensure Applications for Health Care Facilities
- Alabama Board of Examiners of Assisted Living Administrators
Regulations
- Assisted Living Administrators
- Assisted Living Facilities
- Specialty Care Assisted Living Facilities
- Nursing Facilities
- Rehabilitation Centers
Visit the Alabama Department of Public Health for access to information about certificates, licenses, permits, and regulations.
Alaska
Government Agencies
- Alaska Department of Health and Social Services Personal Care Assistance Program
- Alaska DHSS Alaska Commission on Aging
Regulations
Resources
- Alaska State Plan for Senior Services
- Alaska’s Roadmap to Address Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias
- Alaska Long Term Care Ombudsman
Visit the Alaska Department of Health, Senior and Disabilities Services for additional resources and support.
Arizona
Government Agencies
- Arizona Department of Health Services Residential Facilities Licensing
- Arizona Department of Health Services Long-Term Care Facilities Licensing
Regulations
Visit the Arizona Department of Health Services for regulations and licensing rules related to residential and long-term care.
Arkansas
Government Agencies
- Arkansas Department of Human Services Office of Long Term Care
- Arkansas Department of Human Services Division of Aging, Adult, and Behavioral Health Services
Regulations
- Nursing Homes
- Assisted Living Facilities (I)
- Assisted Living Facilities (II)
- Residential Care Facilities
Visit the Arkansas Department of Human Services for access to all services and programs related to aging and long term care.
California
Government Agencies
- California Department of Social Services Community Care Licensing Division
- California Senior Care Licensing Division Regional Offices Directory
- Nursing Home Administrator Program Forms and Applications
Regulations
- Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly (RCFEs)
- Memory care regulations and advertising requirements
Visit the California Department of Social Services, the Health and Human Services Agency, and the Department of Public Health for all regulations and licensing related to senior care.
Colorado
Government Agencies
- Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
- Health Facilities Regulations and Statutes
- Medicare and Medicaid Certification
Regulations
- Hospitals and Health Facilities
- Assisted Living Residences
- Rehabilitation Centers
- Nursing Care Facilities
Visit the Colorado Department of Education Quick Guide for Seniors and Caregivers for a list of websites related to senior care and assisted living.
Connecticut
Government Agencies
- Connecticut Department of Public Health
- Connecticut State Department of Aging and Disability Services
Regulations
- Assisted Living Facilities
- Nursing Home Administrators
- Alzheimer’s/Memory Care Training Requirements
Visit this page of links to national and state resources related to aging and senior care in Connecticut.
Delaware
Government Agencies
- Delaware Health and Social Services Division of Health Care Quality
- Delaware Division of Services for Aging and Adults with Physical Disabilities
- Delaware Aging and Disability Resource Center
Regulations
Also visit this list of related links for aging and caregiver information in Delaware.
District of Columbia
Government Agencies
- DC Municipal Regulations and DC Register: Health Care and Community Residence Facilities
- DC Municipal Regulations and DC Register: Nursing Facilities
- DC Health and Human Social Service Provider Criteria
Regulations
- Assisted Living
- Health Care Facility Unlicensed Personnel
- Transfer/Discharge
- Nursing Home Administration
Also visit the District of Columbia Department of Aging and Community Living for additional ward-based and citywide supportive services, resources, and referral links.
Florida
Government Agencies
- Agency for Healthcare Administration Assisted Living Unit and Long Term Care Services Unit
- Florida Department of Elder Affairs
- Department of Elder Affairs Alzheimer’s Disease Initiative
Regulations
Also visit the Florida Department of Elder Affairs Resource Directory for access to a wealth of information and services for seniors and caregivers.
Georgia
Government Agencies
Regulations
- Assisted Living Facilities
- Long Term Care Facilities
- Nursing Homes
- Personal Care Homes (Additional Requirements for Specialized Memory Care Units)
Visit the Georgia Department of Community Health for more information on providers and programs.
Hawaii
Government Agencies
Regulations
- Nursing Home Administrators Act
- Nursing Home Administrators
- Adult Residential Care Homes
- Skilled Nursing/Immediate Care Facilities
Visit the Hawaii Department of Health Office of Health Care Assurance for access to all regulations governing senior care and aging services.
Idaho
Government Agencies
- Department of Health and Welfare Residential Assisted Living
- Department of Health and Welfare Skilled Nursing
- Department of Health and Welfare Licensing and Certification
Regulations
Also visit the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare Providers Page for access to all facilities and licensing information related to senior care.
Illinois
Government Agencies
- Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH)
- IDPH Licensing and Certification
- IDPH Nursing Homes in Illinois
- IDPH Health Care Credentialing
Regulations
- Administrative Codes for Long Term Care Facilities
- Nursing Home Care Act
- Assisted Living and Shared Housing
- Alzheimer’s Disease Assistance Act
Also visit the Illinois Department on Aging for additional statutes and administrative rules governing senior care.
Indiana
Government Agencies
Regulations
Also visit the Indiana Family and Social Services Division on Aging for more aging services provider resources in Indiana.
Iowa
Government Agencies
- Iowa Department of Public Health Licensing
- Iowa Board of Nursing Home Administrators
- Iowa Department of Inspections & Appeals
Regulations
Also visit the Iowa Department on Aging for resources and regional agencies serving seniors in Iowa.
Kansas
Government Agencies
- Kansas Board of Adult Care Home Administrators
- Kansas Department on Aging and Disability Services
- Kansas Department of Health and Environment
Regulations
Also visit the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services for more resources for senior care providers in Kansas.
Kentucky
Government Agencies
- Kentucky State Department for Aging and Independent LIving
- Assisted Living Community Information and Certification
Regulations
Also visit the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services for more long term care resources.
Louisiana
Government Agencies
Regulations
- Adult Residential Care Providers
- Nursing Facility Administrators
- Nursing Facilities General Provisions
- Dementia Training Requirements
Also see Louisiana’s Long Term Care Reform Plan for more information about changes in Louisiana’s adult services policies.
Maine
Government Agencies
Regulations
Also visit the Maine Office of Aging and Disability Services for more information about adult services and long term care in Maine.
Maryland
Government Agencies
Regulations
Also visit the Maryland Office of Health Care Quality Regulations for specialized search results related to assisted living and long term care in Maryland.
Massachusetts
Government Agencies
Regulations
Also visit the Massachusetts HHS Health Care Facility Licensure and Certification page for recent updates and announcements concerning senior care licensing in Massachusetts.
Michigan
Government Agencies
Regulations
Also visit the Michigan Assisted Living Association for trainings and resources for assisted living providers in Michigan.
Minnesota
Government Agencies
Regulations
- Minnesota Statutes: Assisted Living Services
- Minnesota Administrative Rules: Nursing Homes
- Licensing of Nursing Home Administrators
- Minnesota Provider Manual: Nursing Facilities
Also visit the Minnesota Department of Health Licensing page for further access to licensing services for long term and home care in Minnesota.
Mississippi
Government Agencies
- Mississippi Department of Health Facilities Licensure and Certification
- Mississippi State Board of Nursing Home Administrators
Regulations
- Personal Care Homes: Assisted Living
- Personal Care Homes: Residential Living
- Institutions for the Aged or Infirm
Also visit the Mississippi Department of Human Services Adults and Seniors page for additional programs and resources related to senior care in Mississippi.
Missouri
Government Agencies
- Missouri Secretary of State Code of State Regulations
- Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services
Regulations
Also visit the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services Laws, Regulations, and Manuals page for long term care units, both stand-alone and inside hospitals.
Montana
Government Agencies
Regulations
Also visit the Montana Department of Health and Human Services Aging Services page for access to senior-based services for Montana residents.
Nebraska
Government Agencies
- Nebraska Public Health Licensing
- Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services: Medicaid And Long-Term Care
Regulations
Also visit the Nebraska State Unit on Aging for access to the latest government programs and plans related to senior care in Nebraska.
Nevada
Government Agencies
Regulations
Also visit the Nevada Health and Human Services Aging and Disability Services Division for access to programs and services related to senior care in Nevada.
New Hampshire
Government Agencies
- New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services: Health Facilities Administration
- Bureau of Elderly and Adult Services
Regulations
- Assisted Living Residence – Residential Care Licensing
- Assisted Living Residence – Supported Residential Health Care Licensing
- Nursing Home Rules
Also visit the New Hampshire DHHS full list of Certified Administrative Rules for senior care facilities in New Hampshire.
New Jersey
Government Agencies
Regulations
- Statutes, Rules, and Rule Proposals for New Jersey Health Facilities
- Evaluations and Licensing Regulations Viewing Instructions
- Guidance to Surveyors for Long Term Care Facilities
Also visit the New Jersey Division of Aging Services home page for full access to senior care resources in New Jersey.
New Mexico
Government Agencies
Regulations
Also visit the New Mexico Aging and Disability Resource Center for services and resources for seniors and caregivers in New Mexico.
New York
Government Agencies
- New York State Department of Health Assisted Living Facilities
- New York State Department of Health Rules, Regulations, and Laws
Regulations
- Assisted Living Residences
- Nursing Home Administrator Licensure Qualifications
- Nursing Homes Minimum Standards
Also visit the New York State Office for the Aging for additional resources and research related to senior care in New York.
North Carolina
Government Agencies
- North Carolina Division of Health Service Regulation
- North Carolina Board of Nursing Home Administrators
Regulations
- Adult Care Licensure
- Licensing of Adult Care Homes
- Nursing Home Administrator Licensure
- Board of Nursing Home Administrators General Provisions
Also visit the full list of North Carolina Division of Health Service Rules and Regulations.
North Dakota
Government Agencies
- North Dakota Department of Health Basic Care Facilities Home
- North Dakota Board of Examiners for Nursing Home Administrators
Regulations
Also visit the North Dakota Adults and Aging Services Division for publications, research and links related to senior care in North Dakota.
Ohio
Government Agencies
- Ohio Department of Health: Health Care Facilities
- Ohio Department of Health: Nursing Homes/Facilities
Regulations
- Assisted Living Services
- Nursing Homes
- Residential Care Facilities
- Nursing Home Administrators – General Provisions
- Nursing Home Administrators – Licenses and Registrations
Also visit the Ohio Department of Aging for access to resources, services, and information related to senior care in Ohio.
Oklahoma
Government Agencies
- Oklahoma State Department of Health – Health Facility Systems
- Oklahoma State Board of Examiners for Long Term Care Administrators
Regulations
Also visit the Oklahoma DHS Aging Services Division for more resources related to senior care in Oklahoma.
Oregon
Government Agencies
- Department of Human Services: Seniors and People with Disabilities
- Long Term Care Administrators Board
Regulations
- Residential Care and Assisted Living Facilities
- Nursing Facilities Licensing — Generally
- Nursing Facilities Licensing — Administration and Services
- Memory Care Communities
- Long-Term Care Community Nursing
Visit the Oregon DHS website for access to all adopted administrative rules related to aging and people with disabilities.
Pennsylvania
Government Agencies
- Pennsylvania State Board of Examiners of Nursing Home Administrators
- Pennsylvania Department of Human Services
Regulations
- Assisted Living Residences
- Long Term Care Facilities – Program Standards
- Long Term Care Facilities – Ownership and General Operation
- Long Term Care Facilities – Full
Also visit the Pennsylvania Department of Aging for additional links and resources useful to professionals in the Pennsylvania senior living industry.
Rhode Island
Government Agencies
Regulations
- Assisted Living Residences
- Assisted Living Administrators
- Continuing Care Providers
- Nursing Home Facilities
- Nursing Home Administrators
Also visit the Rhode Island Office of Healthy Aging for access to resources and services related to senior care in Rhode Island.
South Carolina
Government Agencies
- South Carolina Board of Long Term Health Care Administrators
- South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control: Community Residential Care Facilities
Regulations
Visit the South Carolina Department on Aging for additional resources and initiatives related to senior care in South Carolina.
South Dakota
Government Agencies
Regulations
- Nursing Facilities
- Nursing Facility Administrators
- Residential Hospice Facilities
- Community Living Home Rules
- Assisted Living Centers
Also visit the South Dakota DHS State Units on Aging for additional resources related to senior living and care in South Dakota.
Tennessee
Government Agencies
Regulations
Also visit the Tennessee Commission on Aging and Disability for additional resources related to the senior care industry in Tennessee.
Texas
Government Agencies
Regulations
- Convalescent and Nursing Homes and Related Institutions
- Licensing Standards – Assisted Living Facilities
- Licensing Standards – Home and Community Support Services
- Nursing Facility Licensing
- Nursing Facility Administrators
Also see Texas Health and Human Services: Aging for additional resources related to senior living and care in Texas.
Utah
Government Agencies
Regulations
Also visit the Utah Department of Human Services Aging and Adult Services Division for additional resources related to senior living in Utah.
Vermont
Government Agencies
Regulations
- Assisted Living Residences
- Nursing Homes
- Nursing Home Administrators
- Residential Care
- Home Health Agencies
Also visit the Vermont Statutes Online for the most current health regulations related to senior care in the state of Vermont.
Virginia
Government Agencies
Regulations
- Long Term Care Administrators
- Assisted Living Facilities
- Nursing Facilities Licensing
- Nursing Facilities Administrators
Also visit the Virginia Office for Aging Services, especially the Providers Portal section, for additional resources related to quality senior care in Virginia.
Washington
Government Agencies
- Washington State DSHS: Aging and Long Term Support Administration
- Washington State Department of Health: Assisted Living Facilities
Regulations
- Nursing Homes
- Nursing Homes – Residents Rights, Care, and Related Services
- Nursing Home Administrators
- Assisted Living Facilities
Also visit the Washington Aging and Long Term Support Administration’s Professionals and Providers page for additional resources related to the senior living industry in Washington.
West Virginia
Government Agencies
- West Virginia Health and Human Resources: Office of Health Facility Licensure and Certification
- West Virginia Nursing Home Administrators Licensing Board
Regulations
- Senior Services
- Residential Care Communities
- Assisted Living Residences
- Alzheimer’s Special Care Standards Act
- Nursing Homes
- Nursing Home Administrators
- Skilled Nursing Facilities for Veterans
Also visit the West Virginia Aging and Disability Resource Center for additional information related to quality senior care in West Virginia.
Wisconsin
Government Agencies
- Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
- Wisconsin Department of Health Services: Nursing Home Rules and Regulations
Regulations
- Community Based Residential Facilities
- Residential Care Apartment Complexes
- Care and Service Residential Facilities Licensing
- Nursing Home Administrator Licensing
- Nursing Homes
Also visit the Wisconsin Department of Health Services Aging and Disability Resource Centers page for additional information related to senior care in Wisconsin.
Wyoming
Government Agencies
- Wyoming Department of Health: Health Care Licensing and Surveys
- Wyoming Department of Health: Rules and Policies
Regulations
- Assisted Living Facilities Licensure
- Assisted Living Program Administration
- Nursing Care Facilities Licensure
- Nursing Care Facilities Program Administration
Also visit the Wyoming Department of Health: Aging Division for additional resources related to quality senior care in Wyoming.
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