Virginia has regulations which govern assisted living facilities. The Department of Social Service is the state agency which is responsible for licensure.
From their website:
http://www.dss.virginia.gov/facility/adults.html
The Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS) Division of Licensing
Programs (DOLP) is responsible for the licensure of both assisted
living facilities (ALFs) and adult day care centers (ADCCs). ALFs
provide care in residential settings, while ADCCs provide
less-than-24-hour care to persons who reside elsewhere.
DOLP offers pre-application orientation at all offices located in
the field for prospective license applicants to become informed about
the application process, licensing regulations, and approvals required
by other state agencies. Contact the appropriate DOLP licensing office
to register for this orientation and for information about applying for
licensure.
Applicants who have not previously owned or managed an ALF or ADCC
must undergo health and safety regulatory training, in addition to
resident’s rights for potential ALF licensees. Training is required
prior to issuance of a license. Contact the appropriate DOLP licensing
office to register for pre-licensure training.
Here is a link to the list of local offices
http://www.dss.virginia.gov/localagency/
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