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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 Utah?
Last verified October 17, 2026 · All Utah resources
Yes. Utah requires a state license to run a non-medical home care agency: the Personal Care Agency license, issued by the Utah Department of Health and Human Services. A personal care agency, defined as two or more individuals providing personal care services on a visiting basis, is licensed under Utah's Personal Care Agency Rule. Personal care services are help with activities of daily living or other tasks that do not need a licensed healthcare professional, and the agency may not go beyond that scope. Transportation-only agencies do not need this license; skilled home health falls under the separate Home Health Agency Rule (R432-700).
What are the key facts?
| License required | Yes |
|---|---|
| License | Personal Care Agency license |
| Regulator | Utah Department of Health and Human Services |
| Rule | Utah Admin. Code R432-725 |
What should you confirm with the state?
Aides must be supervised by a licensed nurse or a CNA with at least two years of personal or home care experience, with an on-site evaluation every six months. The license fee and renewal term aren't in the home care rule; confirm them with the Utah Department of Health and Human Services.
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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