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ALAlabamaGroup Assisted Living Facilities, Specialty Care Assisted Living Facility (Memory Care)3-16 adultsAKAlaskaAssisted Living HomesNone SpecifiedAZArizonaAssisted Living Facility10.0ARArkansasAssisted Living Facility Level 1No max, staff ratios requirements applyCACaliforniaResidential Care Facilities for the Elderly (RCFE)6 unless you install fire suppressionCOColoradoAssisted Living ResidenceNo max however regulations increase at 17 and 20.CTConnecticutAssisted Living Services Agency, Residential Care Homes (RCH), Boarding Homes, Home for the AgedNone specified ; verify with City/CountyDEDelaware"Rest (Residential) Home"5-24 peopleFLFloridaAssisted Living Facility21 max - over 6 requires fire suppressionGAGeorgiaAssisted Living Community, Personal Care Homes The number of residents you can have in your home is dependent on several factors. The home must provide a bathroom for every four residents and a tub/shower for every eight residents. The home must provide a living room, a dining area, a kitchen and a bedroom for all residents and any staff and family members who live in the home. The number of residents you can accommodate in each bedroom (up to a maximum of four residents) is based on the size of the bedroom (at least 80 square feet of useable floor space per resident). Closet and bathroom space is not included in the square footage requirement. The home must also have a fire inspection, and this inspection can also determine how many residents you can have. Local requirements may also restrict the number of residents you can have.HIHawaiiAdult Residential Care Homes (ARCH), Expanded Adult Residential Care Homes (E-ARCH)TYPE 1 ARCH - <5 residentsIDIdahoResidential Care/Assisted Living FacilitiesNone stated ; Verify with individual City/CountyILIllinoisAssisted Living/Shared housing establishment16 maxINIndianaResidential Care FacilitiesNo maximum stated.IAIowaAssisted Living Program and Residential Care FacilityAssisted Living Program and Residential Care FacilityKSKansasAdult Care Home - "Residential Assisted Living Facilities" (Adult Care Homes encompass nursing facilities, home plus, assisted living facilities, residential assisted living facilities, etc.)--KYKentuckyAssisted - Living CommunitiesNo set maximum. Verify on City/County LevelLALouisianaAdult Residential Care ProvidersLevel 1 ARCP—an ARCP that provides adult residential care for compensation to two or more residents but no more than eight who are unrelated to the licensee or operator in a setting that is designed similarly to a single-family dwelling.MEMaine"Residential Care Facility” means a house or other place that, for consideration, is maintained wholly or partly for the purpose of providing residents with assisted living services. Residential care wholly or partly for the purpose of providing residents with assisted living services. Residential care facilities provide housing and services to residents in private or semi-private bedrooms in buildings with common living areas and dining areas. It does not include licensed nursing homes or a supported living arrangement certified by the Department of Behavioral and Developmental Services. Following are the types of residential care facilities: Falls under the classification of "Assisted Living Programs"Level I - a facility with a licensed capacity of one (1) to two (2) residents.MDMarylandAssisted Living Program (encompasses residential and larger facilities)Depends on county - appears no set limitation as long as regulations are met and zoning approval is received.MAMassachusettsAssisted Living Residences4+MIMichiganAdult Foster Care Group Homes - Small Group Home (AS), Medium Group Home (AM), Large Group Home (AL)Small Group Home (AS)MNMinnesotaHousing with Services EstablishmentsNo maximum.MSMississippiPersonal Care Home - Residential Living. The terms “Personal Care Home - Residential” and “Residential Personal Care Home” shall mean any place or facility operating 24 hours a day, seven (7) days a week, accepting individuals who require personal care services or individuals, who due to functional impairments, may require mental health services to compensate for activities of daily living. Regulation by the licensing agency for such facilities are governed by the “Regulations Governing Licensure of Personal Care Homes - Residential”.16 residents (zoning varies based on county)MOMissouriAssisted Living Facilities and Residential Care FacilitiesNo maximum. Additional requirements past 12 residents (dishwasher)MTMontana"Assisted living facility" means a congregate residential setting that provides or coordinates personal care, 24-hour supervision and assistance, both scheduled and unscheduled, and activities and health-related services. Categories: A, B and C (B limited to 5 residents and C even more stringent requirements)No limit stated on State website - check with county for specific zoning/regulations.NENebraskaAssisted Living FacilityNo limitation specified at state limit - must meet all regulations for bathrooms, square feet requirements, etc. Check with city for specific limitations for bed capacity.NVNevadaResidential Facilities for GroupsNo maximum stated. Verify with specific city.NHNew HampshireAssisted Living Residence- Supported Residential Care Facilities4-16 residentsNJNew JerseyComprehensive Personal Care Homes4+NMNew MexicoAssisted Living Facilities for Adults2+ (for maximums verify with city)NYNew YorkAssisted Living ResidencesUp to 16 residents (at 17+ there are increased regulations)NCNorth CarolinaAssisted Living Residences, Adult Care HomeAdult Care - 7 +NDNorth DakotaBasic Care Facility / Assisted Living Facility5+ living units (No maximum stated on the state level) - check with individual cityOHOhioResidential Care Facility16 maxOKOklahomaResidential Care HomeNo maximum listed. Verify with city/county.OROregonResidential Care FacilityNo maximum listed but building Requirements change at 17 or more residents. Check with individual city.PAPennsylvaniaPersonal Care Home4+RIRhode IslandAssisted Living ResidenceNo maximum stated. Check with City/County for Limitations.SCSouth CarolinaCommunity Residential Care Facilities (CRCF)No max listedSDSouth DakotaAssisted Living CenterUp to 16 residentsTNTennesseeHome for the AgedNo maximum. Check with City/County for specific limitations.TXTexasAssisted Living Facility Type B16 Max (varies by municipality)UTUtahAssisted Living Facility Type I and Type II - Small (Up to 16)2023-06-16 00:00:00VTVermontResidential Care Homes6-16 (must be approved during licensing)VAVirginiaAssisted Living Facilities12 maxWAWashingtonAdult Family Home6 max but can get special license for more. (NOTE: to open more than one facility, the first must be open 24 months, then the first 2 must be open another 12 months before the third can be applied for.)WVWest VirginiaSmall Assisted Living Residence4-16 AdultsWIWisconsinAssisted Living Facilities, Community-based Residential Facilities (CBRFs)8 max for Small CBRF, 9-20 for Medium CBRFWYWyomingAssisted Living Facilities16 max