California Care Business Compliance & Licensing • DGT & Associates
California Resource Guide

California RCFE & ARF Licensing Support

Professional project support for owners preparing Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) and Adult Residential Facility (ARF) projects.

Know which program applies

California’s Adult Care Licensing Program licenses and monitors Adult Residential Facilities and Adult Day Programs. CDSS also maintains Community Care Licensing information for adult and senior care programs.

Administrator certification matters

CDSS identifies ARF and RCFE among facility types that require administrator certification, with separate certification and training pathways.

Project support

DGT can help organize licensing-project information, policies, procedures, forms, administrative documentation, readiness checklists and other professional materials relevant to your project.

Regulatory references

California’s published resources include separate regulations and guidance for RCFE and ARF programs, including Title 22 and related statutory requirements.

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