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ResourcesEverything in one place.
A path to licensure, trusted federal links, and help for families choosing or monitoring a home.
New operators
The path to a license.
Pick a categoryUse our state guide
Check the buildingZoning, occupancy, fire code
Get trainedOperator or administrator course
Apply & inspectLicensing, fire and health checks
Stay readyRun the self-check
Federal rules & programs
Business & peers
Clinical support
New Jersey homes can add a licensed behavioral health partner at no cost.
See our model
For families
Questions to ask on a visit.
Is the home licensed for what my loved one needs?
Ask to see the license and check it on your state page.
Who’s on duty overnight — and awake?
Staffing rules vary by state and home size.
How are medications and money handled?
Look for locked storage, written records and receipts for any resident funds.
Is behavioral health support available?
Ask how the home responds when a resident’s needs change.
Warning signs of an unsafe home
- No license shown
- Benefit checks or IDs held without records
- Residents not allowed visitors or to leave
- Blocked exits or missing smoke alarms
Report a concern
Who to call.
Danger now: 911. Mental health crisis: call or text 988.
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