How to Start an Adult Day Care in Charlotte, N.C.
Many people dream of starting a business but with so many options, it can be a challenge to decide what kind of business to start. If you live in a state like North Carolina, ranked #2 as one of the best states for business according to Chief Executive Magazine, starting a business might prove to be a very profitable and lucrative decision. If you have the patience, compassion and endurance to handle adults with physical and/or mental disabilities in addition to an entrepreneurial drive, starting an adult day care may be a good option.
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Create a plan. Every good business generally begins with a good business plan that provides a detailed outline and structure of how the business will run including how it will be financed. Visit Entrepreneur.com for tips on creating an effective business plan and review sample plans to help create one specifically for an adult care business.
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Determine location. Many successful adult day care facilities are home-based businesses and others are structured and operated in a designated building. Contact the North Carolina Division of Adult & Aging Services to receive an information packet including building requirements by calling 919-733-3983.
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Determine the type of care your facility will offer and the services it will provide. Some adult care programs serve adults who are still able to function independently, where others may provide services to clients with more severe circumstances and require specialty care.
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Obtain all required licenses, permits and other certifications. Providers of adult day care must meet North Carolina State Standards for Certification set by the Social Services Commission.
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Establish hours of operation and hire adequate staff to operate the day care.
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