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We promote and protect the health of the public and the environment.

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Health Licensing

Procedures for Licensing a (New or Existing Structure) Community Residential Care Facility (CRCF)

  • Memorandum
  • Enclosure A: Sequence of Events Leading to Licensure (CRCF New)
  • Enclosure B: Obtaining Construction Plans for Review (CRCF New)
  • Enclosure C: License Application (New or Renew)
  • Enclosure D: Resident's Bill of Rights - English or Spanish
  • Enclosure E: Omnibus Adult Protection Act Notice
  • Enclosure F: List of Suggested Diet Manuals
  • Enclosure G: Walks and Ramp Specifications
  • Enclosure H: Garbage Container Platform and Wash Area Specifications
  • Enclosure I: Map & Directions to Health Regulation Offices
  • Enclosure J: Emergency Order of August 30, 2004
  • Enclosure K: Emergency/Disaster Plan Checklist
  • Enclosure L: Procedures for Conducting State & Federal Criminal Background Checks
  • Enclosure M: Regulation 61-84, Standards for Licensing - Community Residential Care Facilities

Information will be added to this site as it becomes available. If you want to access specific information that is not currently available here, please e-mail Joe Randall with your request.


For additional information, contact: Division Director - Dennis Gibbs (803) 545-4370

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