Adult day centers are facilities that are either operated for profit or that desires licensure and that provides supplementary care and protection during only a part of the day to four or more adults who are aged, infirm or who have disabilities, and who reside elsewhere. Residential adult facilities are listed under Assisted Living Facilities (ALF).
The Introduction to Licensing and Introduction to Adult Day Centers (ADC) training videos are designed for those considering applying to operate a new Adult Day Center (ADC). They will help you:
We recommend taking the Introduction to Licensing training first, followed by the Introduction to Adult Day Centers (ADC).
Once completed and you've decided that you would like to operate an Adult Day Center, visit our Application webpage. We thank you for your interest and look forward to working with you.
Looking for older adult day center memos and notices? Visit the archives to access past memos and notices, forms and documents, training resources, and other reference materials related to adult day centers. Please Note: This archive also includes some current documents and resources as we continue modernizing and updating the agency’s digital footprint.
Looking for older adult day center forms and documents? Visit the archives to access past memos and notices, forms and documents, training resources, and other reference materials related to adult day centers. Please Note: This archive also includes some current documents and resources as we continue modernizing and updating the agency’s digital footprint.
Looking for older adult day center training resources? Visit the archives to access past memos and notices, forms and documents, training resources, and other reference materials related to adult day centers. Please Note: This archive also includes some current documents and resources as we continue modernizing and updating the agency’s digital footprint.
Looking for older adult day center additional resources? Visit the archives to access past memos and notices, forms and documents, training resources, and other reference materials related to adult day centers. Please Note: This archive also includes some current documents and resources as we continue modernizing and updating the agency’s digital footprint.
The Division of Licensing Programs (DOLP) ensures that licensed adult care facilities comply with background check requirements as defined in the regulation "Regulation for Background Checks for Assisted Living Facilities and Adult Day Centers" and the Code of Virginia.
Adult day centers (ADC) are programs required to undergo comprehensive background checks at initial application for licensure or approval and thereafter, as required.
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