Simplify Your Path to Start a Home Care Business

Absolutely. Many of our clients are first-time entrepreneurs or career changers with no healthcare background. We provide comprehensive training, tools, and AI support to ensure you’re fully equipped to manage operations, staffing, and compliance—regardless of prior experience.

Most states process home care licenses within 60 to 90 days, depending on the state’s review speed and the accuracy of your application. With Consult Atlas Foundation, your documentation is fully prepared and submitted correctly the first time, helping you avoid costly delays.

Home care primarily focuses on non-medical assistance with daily living activities, like bathing, dressing, and meal preparation, often referred to as “private duty” or “companion care”. Home health, on the other hand, provides skilled medical care in the home, such as nursing, therapy, and medication management, usually following a hospital stay or due to a specific illness or injury.

Medicare and Medicaid are both government-funded health insurance programs, but they serve different populations. Medicare primarily serves individuals aged 65 and older, and some younger people with disabilities, while Medicaid is designed for low-income individuals and families, regardless of age.

Yes. Once licensed, you can apply to become a provider for Medicaid Waiver programs, Medicare (if offering skilled services), and private insurance carriers like Aetna, BCBS, or UnitedHealthcare. We help you complete the required payer applications so you can start billing confidently.

Most states require a physical business location for your agency, including a private phone line, file storage, and signage. Some states allow compliant home-based offices. Consult Atlas Foundation will guide you on your state’s specific requirements and help you set up a qualifying location.

To start a Home Health Agency, you’ll need to obtain a state-specific home health license, hire licensed clinical staff (such as RNs and therapists), and meet Medicare certification standards if you plan to bill federally. We assist with your business registration, clinical protocols, staffing requirements, and compliance paperwork from start to finish.

Adult Day Care Centers offer supervised care, meals, and activities for seniors and individuals with disabilities during the day. State requirements vary but typically include zoning approvals, safety standards, caregiver staffing, and program structure. We help you navigate licensing, staffing, and daily operations setup.

Assisted Living Licensure is required to run a facility that provides housing, meals, and limited medical care to elderly or disabled residents. Each state has specific facility, staffing, and care requirements. Our team helps you with the entire licensure process, from application to inspection readiness.

Home Care Agencies provide non-medical assistance such as personal care, companionship, and housekeeping. You’ll need a state-specific home care license, policies and procedures, and trained staff. Consult Atlas Foundation offers full support with business formation, licensing, caregiver training, and insurance enrollment.

Residential Care Facilities are group homes or assisted residences that serve individuals who need 24-hour supervision or limited medical support. You must meet residential zoning, safety, staffing, and care plan standards. We handle the application process and policy development tailored to your state.

Yes. A Medical Transportation Agency offers non-emergency medical transport (NEMT) services for patients going to appointments, dialysis, or rehab. You’ll need vehicle inspections, driver screening, state certification, and liability insurance. We guide you through compliance, Medicaid enrollment, and NEMT setup.

A Healthcare Staffing Agency supplies medical professionals—like nurses, CNAs, or therapists—to hospitals, care homes, or clients’ homes. To get started, register your business, understand state labor laws, and build a database of credentialed professionals. We help you manage compliance, contracts, and recruitment.

Hospice Agencies provide end-of-life care, requiring licensing, specialized staff (nurses, chaplains, social workers), and Medicare certification. You’ll also need a written care plan model and bereavement services. We help set up your agency with full documentation, inspection prep, and policy manuals.

A Respiratory Care Provider Agency offers therapy services for patients with chronic breathing disorders. States may require a Respiratory Care license and clinical oversight. We assist with your license application, staffing compliance, and integration of respiratory equipment standards.

Behavioral Health Agencies provide mental health and substance use disorder services. Requirements typically include clinical oversight, certified counselors, and state accreditation. We guide you through credentialing, treatment program setup, and facility or telehealth compliance for mental health care.