More Americans are choosing adult day care services for their ailing relatives over nursing homes than ever before. Adult day care allows families to care for their sick relatives in the comfort of home. If you are interested in starting an adult day care, you need to do a lot of research, networking and have a sincere compassion for your clients. Here is a guide to point you in the right direction.
Instructions
1. Before you decide to open your business, learn everything you can about adult day care services. Study the business models and services of successful and highly rated adult day cares.
2. Educate yourself about basic business administration. Make certain you understand everything necessary to run a business. If you are a business novice, you might want to consider taking on an experienced partner. Create a business plan, which includes the age range of clients and the services you will provide.
3. Research all licenses and guidelines required by your state. Be familiar with national guidelines for adult day care. These guidelines will also affect the type of building and equipment you select for the business.
4. Obtain an adult day care operating license.
5. After you have your brick and mortar, make sure the building and equipment meet city and state regulations. These include zoning and fire/safety issues.
6. Hire only certified health care workers. Always conduct a background check on staff.
7. Create a marketing plan that maps out how you will publicize your new business.
8. Network at churches, non-profit organizations, charities, the chamber of commerce and small business associations.
