Licensing Agency
Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services
License: Assisted Living Community (ALC), Assisted Living Community with Basic Health Care (ALC-BH), Assisted Living Community with Dementia Care (ALC-DC)
Key Requirements & Qualifications
11 items- 1
Application for Licensure to Operate an Assisted Living Community
- 2
Proof of approval by State Fire Marshal
- 3
Copy of blank lease agreement
- 4
Organizational chart with significant financial interests
- 5
Compliance history for other care facilities
- 6
Nonrefundable fee
- 7
Floor plan identifying living units, central dining area, laundry facility, central living room
- 8
Living units meet KRS 194A.703(1) requirements
- 9
Unlicensed staff administering oral/topical medication must have Certified Medication Aide I or Kentucky Medication Aide credential
- 10
Unlicensed staff administering preloaded insulin injections must have Certified Medication Aide II credential
- 11
Nurse or licensed health professional must be readily available during medication administration by unlicensed staff
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://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/kar/titles/902/020/480/
Fees & Costs
<25 units: $500 + $40/unit|25-49 units: $1,000 + $40/unit|50-74 units: $1,500 + $40/unit|75-99 units: $1,750 + $40/unit|100+ units: $2,000 + $40/unit|Name change: $25|Change in units: $60/additional unit|Change of ownership: $500|Change of managing agent: $25|Information to lenders: $250
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.