Revised Licensing, Certification and Registration Process for Assisted Living Facilities

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Division of Quality Assurance: Assisted Living Forum

Attn:  Assisted Living Providers

Revised Licensing, Certification, and Registration Process for
Assisted Living Facilities 

In an effort to ensure the Bureau of Assisted Living (BAL) is utilizing resources effectively, the Bureau conducted a systems analysis of the initial application process for community-based residential facilities (CBRFs), 3-4 bed adult family homes (AFHs), residential care apartment complexes (RCACs), and adult day care centers (ADCs) providers.  Subsequent to the analysis, BAL determined that revision of the application materials and processes for the above provider types was needed to increase the efficiency of the licensing/certification/registration process.

Effective July 17, 2017, assisted living applicants must utilize the revised application materials and processes for any initial license/certification/registration or change of ownership.  Earlier versions of the application materials will not be accepted after September 30, 2017.

Please visit the following link to view BAL’s  DQA Revised Licensing, Certification, and Registration Process for Assisted Living Facilities, P-01854 (PDF) publication for additional information.

Additionally, at this time, BAL is not implementing the Home and Community Based Setting (HCBS) rule, you may disregard the HCBS information listed on the application forms. 

If you have question(s) regarding the revised initial licensing, certification and registration process, please contact BAL’s centralizing unit at 608-266-8482 or DHSDQABALLicensing@dhs.wisconsin.gov