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I don't know about the requirements, but have outside experience with what you want to do. I moved my mom in the end to a couple's home that had been converted to an assisted living home. It was right around the corner from my mom's house. At the time mom was there they had only two people to care for, but usually have four, and during covid lockdown there were six. They have a nurse caregiver who comes every day for four hours and a housekeeper, who also helps with cooking. My mom was on hospice at the time, so hospice care people came too. There were three bedrooms on the main floor, ramps to the front and back doors, and all doors and bathrooms had to be made wheelchair accessible. The couple live in the basement. She is the caregiver and he does the business side of things. They also own another assisted living home. They said this work became their calling after caring for their own parents. Good luck to you. You are an angel.
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Are you certified as an aide or a trained RN? You need to find out what the regulations are in your State. You will need to be licenced. An internet search says you need to contact your States Dept of Health also Consumer affairs. I would say your Municipality has some criteria that has to be met too. Your home will probably have to meet saftey requirements too. Like ramps, hallway railing, and bars in the tub/shower areas. It maybe costly.
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If you mean having people live in your home and pay you to take care of them, you would need to talk with your local government about whether that would be permitted in your particular home in your particular neighborhood. If so, from there you'd need to abide by local regulations and state regulations. If everyone private pays, then you'd need to set things up with the IRS. You may also need to work with Medicare and/or Medicaid.

I suggest joining your local Chamber of Commerce. Mine has quite a few members involved in senior care. The members there could refer you to some attorneys to help you set this all up correctly.
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