Residential Assisted Living Startup Checklist for Success

The Home Care & Assisted Living Business Series

Phase One: A. Business Plan B. 80 Hour Assisted Living Managers Training C. Site (Building or Home) D. Zoning Permit E. Fire & Safety Inspection Report F. Menu Cycle G. Worker Compensation H. Site Sketch I. OHCQ Application J. Delegating Nurse K. Application Submission Phase Two: A. Resident Rooms Setup B. Common Areas Setup C. Bathroom(s) Setup D. Kitchen Setup E. Fire Safety Requirement F. Hallway Safety Phase Three (State Surveyor Record Review): A. Policies/Procedures/Plans B. Resident Record / Chart Will Content Template C. Staff Records (Template) D. Miscellaneous Records E. In-Service Training/Knowledge Phase Four (Admissions): A. Resident Agreement B. Physical Assessment C. Care Scoring Guide D. Care Notes E. Service plan F. Emergency Data Sheet G. Resident’s Representative Documentation H. Physician Orders Phase Five: A. Staff Structure B. On-Going Training C. Referral Network D. Day – to – Day Operations E. Marketing / Branding / Advertising F. Becoming The linchpin in your Marketplace.