Licensing Agency
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE)
License: Assisted Living Residence
Key Requirements & Qualifications
6 items- 1
Administrator must be at least 21 years old
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Administrator must have a high school diploma or equivalent
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Administrator must have at least one year of experience supervising the delivery of personal care services
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Administrator must complete an administrator training program approved by the Department
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All staff must complete a criminal background check
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Staff must complete orientation and ongoing training
Governing Law & Regulatory Code
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Official State Resource
Visit the official state government website to access current application forms, full regulatory text, and contact information for the licensing agency.
Open Official Websitehttps://cdphe.colorado.gov/assisted-living-residences
Fees & Costs
Initial License Application: $7,789.94 (3-8 Beds), $9,026.44 (9-19 Beds), $10,819.37 (20-49 Beds), $14,281.56 (50-99 Beds), $18,238.36 (100+ Beds); Renewal License Application: $445.09 Base Fee + $127.35 Per Bed Fee
Getting Started Checklist
Important Notice
Regulations change frequently. Always verify current requirements directly with the state licensing agency before submitting applications. This information is for educational purposes only.