What goes on in your home, stays in your home.
Starting an Adult Residential Care Facility can feel overwhelming especially when you’re expected to clearly explain your program to multiple agencies, all while trying to move forward without delays.
Section B Builder™ was created to bring clarity, structure, and confidence to one of the most important parts of your startup process. This template is designed to help you organize your program thoughtfully, communicate your vision professionally, and submit your materials with greater confidence and preparedness.
While every facility is different, this guide will help you clearly describe your program in a way that reflects both regulatory expectations and real-world operations.
Services
Startup 1:1 Consulting
$100.00
1 Hour Session
This service is ideal for providers who need direct, professional guidance tailored to their specific situation. During consulting sessions, we focus on your questions, challenges, and next steps so you leave with clarity and direction.
Existing Home 1:1 Consulting
$150.00
1 Hour Session
We review your facility’s current operations, documentation systems, and compliance practices to identify potential risks before they become licensing deficiencies. You will receive practical recommendations, compliance strategies, and clear next steps to strengthen your systems and maintain inspection readiness.
Section B Builder (Digital Product)
$497.00
1 Product
This digital template is designed for providers who want a clear structure to develop their Program Design submission with confidence.
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Phase 0: Engagement & Intake (Week 0) Client Actions:
Sign CaliCare Service Agreement & pay 50% deposit for Phase 0 + Phase 1.
Provide lease, photos/floorplans, and initial budget.
Consultant Deliverables:
Engagement agreement, scope of work, payment milestones.
60–90 minute Discovery Call to capture goals and concerns.
Preliminary project timeline & checklist.
Estimated Fee: $600 (Phase 0 retainer)
Milestone: Clear roadmap and confirmed scope.
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Goals: Confirm zoning, fire, and basic readiness. Decide whether the site is usable or requires major fixes.
Client Actions:
Share lease; authorize consultant to contact local planning/fire (if agreed).
Provide property photos and floorplan.
Consultant Deliverables:
Zoning & municipal pre-check script & questions.
Quick floorplan review vs Title 22 sleeping room & evacuation expectations.
Short feasibility memo and prioritized fix list.
Estimated Fee: $900 – $1,200
Milestone: Go/no-go decision and list of required fixes (if any).
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Goals: Ensure legal entity, EIN, bank account, virtual address, and business phone are set up.
Client Actions:
Form LLC, S Corp, or provide business paperwork if already done.
Apply/get EIN; open business bank account.
Choose & pay for virtual address/business phone.
Consultant Deliverables:
Checklist and templates for filing steps, EIN, and how to open business bank account.
Recommended vendors for virtual address and phone.
Estimated Fee: Included in package or $300 guidance fee (if needed).
CaliCare Step-by-Step Plan to Ideal Outcome
Phase Breakdown
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Goals: Create Program Statement, Program Design (Title 22 format), and complete LIC application packet.
Client Actions:
Provide service population specifics, staffing preference, and sample daily schedule.
Return draft templates with signatures where required.
Consultant Deliverables:
Full Program Statement and complete LIC application packet draft.
Customized Policies & Procedures skeleton.
Estimated Fee: $5,000 – $8,500
Milestone: Application packet ready for submission.
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Goals: Make the site inspection-ready.
Client Actions:
Purchase/install required items and make small repairs.
Begin hiring/prescreening candidates.
Consultant Deliverables:
Facility Readiness Checklist and shopping list for necessary supplies.
Estimated Fee: $1,200 – $2,400
Milestone: Facility physically ready for mock inspection.
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Goals: Staff cleared, trained, and personnel files audit-ready.
Client Actions:
Complete LiveScan fingerprints and TB clearances.
Hire minimal staff per planned staffing matrix.
Consultant Deliverables:
New Staff Training Program delivery and competency quiz.
Estimated Fee: $900 – $1,800
Milestone: Staff onboarding complete and personnel files audit-ready.
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Goals: Identify and correct deficiencies before the official CCL visit.
Client Actions:
Participate in mock inspection and implement CAP items.
Consultant Deliverables:
Full mock CCL inspection and written Corrective Action Plan (CAP).
Estimated Fee: $900 – $1,200
Milestone: Mock inspection passed (no critical items outstanding).
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Goals: Submit LIC packet, support license visit and secure license.
Client Actions:
Sign and submit application packet and pay CCL fees.
Consultant Deliverables:
Final packet submission support and onsite or remote presence during licensing visit.
Estimated Fee: $600 – $1,800
Milestone: CDSS issues facility license or issues conditional CAP with timelines.
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Goals: Complete vendor application and meet Regional Center requirements.
Client Actions:
Gather required materials for vendor packet.
Consultant Deliverables:
Vendor packet preparation tailored to the Regional Center.
Estimated Fee: $1,200 – $3,000
Milestone: Vendor packet submitted and initial Regional Center monitoring/approval defined.
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Goals: Admit residents safely and maintain compliance.
Client Actions:
Admit residents according to capacity and funding.
Consultant Deliverables:
Admission packet templates and 90-day intensive QA program.
Estimated Fee: Optional retainer $900 – $1,800/month
Milestone: Stable operations and positive initial outcomes.
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