Compliance
Do You Need a License to Run a Non-Medical Home Care Agency?
In most states, yes. How the license depends on the services you offer, what six states actually require, what applications ask for, and how to check your state.
Do you need a license to run a home care agency in Nevada?
Last verified October 17, 2026 · All Nevada resources
Yes. Nevada requires a state license to run a non-medical home care agency: the Agency to provide personal care services in the home, issued by the Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health (DPBH), Bureau of Health Care Quality and Compliance. Nevada licenses non-medical personal care agencies as an 'agency to provide personal care services in the home' under NRS chapter 449. The license is separate from a home health agency license.
What are the key facts?
| License required | Yes |
|---|---|
| License | Agency to provide personal care services in the home |
| Regulator | Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health (DPBH), Bureau of Health Care Quality and Compliance |
| Fee | $1,374 initial, $687 renewal |
| Renewal | Every year |
| Rule | NRS 449.0021; NAC 449.396 to 449.3982; fees in NAC 449.013 |
What should you confirm with the state?
The 8 hours of training in the current rule is an annual requirement; there is no set number of initial hours. Confirm application steps with the Bureau of Health Care Quality and Compliance.
What should you budget for?
The license fee is a small part of startup cost. Insurance, payroll for your first caregivers before clients pay, and office staff usually cost far more. Use the bill rate calculator to check your pricing covers it, and the intake form and care plan templates for the paperwork inspectors ask to see.
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