From the team behind CarePolicy.us · 1,500+ providers coached

Launch and grow a profitable group home business — without guessing.

We guide entrepreneurs through every stage of opening a group home: business setup, state licensing, Medicaid waiver enrollment, staffing, and census growth. End-to-end consulting in all 50 states, with measurable timelines and clear deliverables.

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Real client outcomes
Client Outcomes · 2024 Verified
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Outcomes vary by state, program type, and operator commitment. Engaged client averages, not guarantees.

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Industry Experience
Why Operators Stall

Starting a group home is more complex than the courses on YouTube suggest.

Most aspiring operators underestimate the regulatory, financial, and operational moving parts. Here are the four blockers we see most often — each preventable with a clear plan.

01
Foundation

No business entity or plan

Operating without a proper LLC, EIN, and written business plan blocks licensing applications, Medicaid enrollment, and access to capital — right from the start.

02
Revenue

No Medicaid enrollment

Without Medicaid waiver provider enrollment, you cannot bill for services. A single misstep here delays your first claim payment by months.

03
Compliance

Unqualified or untrained staff

Hiring without state-specific training requirements leads to failed inspections, license suspensions, and serious resident-safety risk.

04
Growth

No referral or census strategy

Opening a home is not the same as filling it. Without case-manager outreach and structured marketing, beds stay empty and the business stalls.

Who We Serve

Three types of operators. One proven framework.

Whether you're researching your first home or scaling to your fifth, we tailor the engagement to your stage. Here's how we typically work with each profile.

Profile 01

First-Time Founders

Real-estate investors, social workers, and family caregivers opening their very first group home. You need a roadmap, not a course.

  • Full business setup & entity
  • State licensing application
  • Medicaid waiver enrollment
  • Staff hiring & training
Profile 02 · Most Common

Operating Owners

You have one home running but face stalled census, compliance gaps, or a Medicaid issue. We diagnose and fix specific operational problems.

  • Census & referral acceleration
  • Compliance audit & remediation
  • Billing & revenue cycle review
  • Staff training overhaul
Profile 03

Multi-Home Scaling

You operate two or more homes and want repeatable systems for the next four. We standardize operations, finance, and management.

  • Operating playbook standardization
  • Mid-management hiring & org design
  • Financial controls & KPIs
  • New-location rollout strategy

Not sure which profile fits? The free 30-minute call will tell us.

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Why This Work Matters
"Behind every license, every Medicaid number, every staffing plan — there's a resident counting on the home you build."

Anton Fonseka · Founder

Service Areas

Eight consulting areas. Engage what you need.

Our consulting framework covers the full operator lifecycle. Most clients begin with a full launch package, then move to a la carte support for ongoing growth.

Business Plan & Entity Setup

LLC formation, EIN, operating agreements, and a written business plan acceptable to lenders, partners, and licensing agencies.

Medicaid Enrollment & Billing

Full waiver provider enrollment, NPI registration, billing system configuration, and first-claim guidance — so you get paid from day one.

Staffing & Training

Job descriptions, interview frameworks, onboarding, and mandatory training curricula meeting state certification requirements.

Policy & Compliance Manuals

Custom state-compliant policy manuals, resident rights documents, incident reporting, and emergency procedures built for your program type.

Site Selection & Facility Readiness

Zoning review, property evaluation, bedroom and common-area requirements, and physical environment preparation by state.

Marketing & Census Building

Referral source development, case-manager outreach, and marketing plans to fill beds within 45–60 days of opening.

Expansion & Multi-Home Scaling

Replicating your operating model into a second or third location: standardized systems, management structure, financial projections.

Ongoing Compliance Monitoring

Annual audit prep, license renewal management, and policy updates whenever state regulations change. Ongoing peace of mind.

Our Process

A four-phase engagement, transparent at every step.

From discovery to a fully running operation, we run setup, licensing, and Medicaid enrollment in parallel to compress your timeline. Most clients open within 8–14 weeks.

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Week 1

Discovery & Assessment

We review your goals, target state, property situation, and experience. You receive a custom roadmap with every step and timeline required.

  • · Goals & constraints intake
  • · State regulatory mapping
  • · Custom roadmap delivered
02
Weeks 2–4

Foundation Setup

Entity formation, EIN, business banking, NPI registration, and policy manual draft. Your business is now ready to apply for licensing and Medicaid enrollment.

  • · LLC formation & EIN
  • · NPI registration
  • · Policy manual v1
03
Weeks 4–8

Licensing & Medicaid

Licensing application, Medicaid waiver enrollment, facility readiness checklist, and staff hiring — all running in parallel to minimize delay.

  • · State license filed
  • · Waiver enrollment submitted
  • · Staff hired & trained
04
Weeks 8–14

Open & Operating

Your home is licensed, Medicaid-enrolled, and accepting referrals. We provide 30 days of post-opening support and optional ongoing retainers.

  • · License approved
  • · First referrals received
  • · Billing operational
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Coverage

We consult in all 50 states.

Each state has its own licensing rules, Medicaid waiver structure, and timeline. Click your state to see how we'd approach an engagement there.

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Each state has its own licensing rules, Medicaid waiver structure, and timeline. Pick yours to learn how we'd approach the engagement.

Verified Client Reviews

What operators say after working with Anton.

Verified 5-star reviews from CarePolicy.us clients — group home founders, home care operators, and home health agencies who hired our team for licensing, policies, and Medicaid setup.

5.0 on Trustpilot →
"From the moment we initiated our process with starting a group home to the end, Care Policy were so patient and able to show us step by step on how to maneuver our business. They were aware that we were novice in the industry but that did not stop them from helping us. Anton was amazing and Empower Home truly appreciates him from the bottom of our heart!"
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Hilina
Empower Home · Group Home Founder
Engagement: Group Home Setup Verified ✓
"Care Policy associates are very professional, quick and detailed. I remember how I was scared on my first Google meet while seeking consult. But everything was easy after each communication. Within a month of application, my license is here. I am officially a private home care provider. Thanks to you! I highly recommend."
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Okeyo Ssali
A. Noble Care · Grovetown, GA
Engagement: Licensing Consult Verified ✓
"We were thrilled to discover this resource. Establishing a home health agency is both stressful and time-consuming, but this significantly simplified a major task and appears to be exceptionally thorough. It couldn't have been easier and is absolutely worth it. We had already begun drafting our policies but discarded them in favor of using this file. We are deeply grateful to this company."
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Rachel Bryant
A Better Tomorrow Home Health · Indiana
Engagement: Policies & Procedures Verified ✓
Frequently Asked

Questions operators ask before booking a call.

If your question isn't answered here, schedule a free 30-minute call and we'll address it directly.

No. Many successful clients come from real estate, retail, education, or unrelated business backgrounds. We provide all the operational knowledge, documentation, and training frameworks. What matters most is your commitment to the process and to the residents you'll serve.

Most clients open within 8–14 weeks from first consultation, depending on state processing times. We run business setup, licensing, and Medicaid enrollment in parallel to compress the timeline as much as state agencies allow.

Engagements range from $5,000 for targeted operational fixes to $15,000–$25,000 for a complete first-home launch package. Multi-home and ongoing retainers are scoped individually. Every proposal is fixed-fee, delivered after the free 30-minute discovery call — no surprise invoices.

Yes. We handle Medicaid HCBS waiver provider enrollment in all 50 states. Each state's waiver program differs in requirements, portals, and timelines — we know each one. We also help you select the appropriate waiver type for your program and resident population.

Both work. Many clients use a property they already own or rent. Others need help identifying a suitable property. We provide facility readiness checklists, zoning guidance, and bedroom and common-area requirements for your specific state before you sign a lease or make a purchase.

We work with existing operators on census-building, opening additional locations, compliance audits, staff overhauls, and operational efficiency. The "Operating Owners" and "Multi-Home Scaling" engagement profiles in the section above are designed for this exact need.

Ready-to-use policy and procedure templates are available at carepolicy.us. As a consulting client, you receive custom state-specific manuals built for your exact program type — not generic templates — as part of your engagement.

Free Resources from CarePolicy.us

Templates, guides, and a community — from our sister brand.

Not ready for a consulting engagement? Start with the self-serve resources from CarePolicy.us — the regulatory compliance platform serving 1500+ providers nationwide. ACHC & CHAP certified.

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2026 Group Home & Home Care Licensing Training Manual

A comprehensive guide covering licensing requirements, Medicaid waiver enrollment, and operational compliance across all 50 states. Used by 1500+ providers as their starting reference.

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Templates

Group Home Policy & Procedure Manuals

Residential group home policy manuals for state licensure, customizable to your program type and state requirements.

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By State

State-Specific Policy Templates

Browse pre-built templates customized to your state's specific licensing rules, waiver structure, and inspection requirements.

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CHAP-Verified Policy Manuals

Manuals reviewed and verified by Community Health Accreditation Partner — for operators pursuing CHAP accreditation.

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Free Guide

LLC Formation & EIN Guide

Step-by-step guide to forming your LLC and obtaining your EIN — the first regulatory steps for any group home business.

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Free Guide

What is an NPI Number?

Plain-English explanation of the National Provider Identifier — what it is, how to get one, and why every group home needs one.

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Article Library

Medicaid Compliance Articles

Ongoing articles on HCBS waiver enrollment, billing, audits, and Medicaid program changes — written for operators, not lawyers.

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DIY Licensure Packages State Compliance Checklists Boot Camps & Workshops Community Forum

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Next Step

Your business starts with one call.

Schedule a free 30-minute strategy call. We'll assess your state, your goals, and your timeline — and give you a clear, written plan to open your group home. At no cost.

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No obligation Response within 2 business hours Written plan delivered within 48 hours
What You Get Free
  • 0130-minute call with a senior consultant
  • 02State-specific licensing & Medicaid overview
  • 03Honest assessment of your readiness
  • 04Written 90-day plan delivered within 48 hours
  • 05Fixed-fee proposal — only if you want one
We typically have 8–12 active engagements at any time. We'll let you know during the call whether we have capacity to take you on.