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eddy - no worries. and tnx for the nice advice, will keep that in mind. boulergirl - yep same here. we are going to stay with our full time jobs and maybe even stick with a part time job. tnx. *update licensing here doesnt want co-ownership bla bla.. they want us to get incorporated so thats another hassle. lots of requirements but i dont wanna slow down and lose the interest. i need an advice/comment though. since we are renting, we have to hold the place for at least max of 4 months (hopefully not that long) while the licensing is getting done. so our plan is to get 2 residents for now (since no license is needed if it is

thanks Siri.

Thanks for the replies. Appreciate all the commments. First, the target right now is to gain the experience and set our feet, thus the reason why theres 2 of us starting it. Profit will be next in line, if there is. Assisted living is a bit different, as here in Canada, you dont have to go through the same licensing. Its a different independent body that gives u the permit, but u will be limited to that level of care. Staff will have all that as it is a requirement ,tb test, crim check, etc. Food storage requirement is not that tight as it is nota care facility (>7 residents). As for the clients, might be a tough one, but nowadays a lot of unique individuals are wanting home-like setting rather than a care facility. Our care level will range from mild to moderate dementia, frail and elderly, and residents living with illnesses or handicap that restrict self care but does not require acute care or continuos supervision. As for the update, today i spoke with our licensing officer and were almost finished with the requirements (and there is alot!), then the city will check the building, fire, electrical, everything, then interview one of us. Hopefully we get approved. Then on to the next struggle.. finding a client. Wish me luck.

Hello. Tried the search function but didnt get the answers that i needed. First off, hello to everybody. Im an LPN in Vancouver, Canada. Migrated here 4 years ago with a degree in Biology (very few of my school units were credited argh). Started as an RCA right away, then became an LPN 1 year ago (i needed this course to get a shortcut to my BSN next year). Anyway me and my friend (RN) planned to start a group home (both of us have been planning long time ago and thought this is the time to realize it). Our target is to have 5-6 "Person-in-care" (new term for "resident" courtesy of the new Act). We already have a place ready (luckily one of my friend bought a used-to-be-a-care-home and agreed to get it rented). I never thought getting a license is this tough. Lots of requirements and regulations. Our status right now is were on day 5 of planning and getting all the requirements done (yes we spend at least 4 hours a day finishing all the requirements),with a house ready(it has everything, from sprinklers, to exit doors, to fire extinguishers, smoke alarm, basement is w/c accessible, bars, etc) and preparing to submit our application. is there anything we need to prepare ourself for? i guess my point of posting is to get ideas from people who have done it and has tips on how to prepare for the big licensing and inspection. Sorry for the long post. Thanks in advance and more power to this forum (has helped me a lot to be able to survive the LPN training) God bless.

Hello. Tried the search function but didnt get the answers that i needed. First off, hello to everybody. Im an LPN in Vancouver, Canada. Migrated here 4 years ago with a degree in Biology (very few of my school units were credited argh). Started as an RCA right away, then became an LPN 1 year ago (i needed this course to get a shortcut to my BSN next year). Anyway me and my friend (RN) planned to start a group home (both of us have been planning long time ago and thought this is the time to realize it). Our target is to have 5-6 "Person-in-care" (new term for "resident" courtesy of the new Act). We already have a place ready (luckily one of my friend bought a used-to-be-a-care-home and agreed to get it rented). I never thought getting a license is this tough. Lots of requirements and regulations. Our status right now is were on day 5 of planning and getting all the requirements done (yes we spend at least 4 hours a day finishing all the requirements),with a house ready(it has everything, from sprinklers, to exit doors, to fire extinguishers, smoke alarm, basement is w/c accessible, bars, etc) and preparing to submit our application. is there anything we need to prepare ourself for? i guess my point of posting is to get ideas from people who have done it and has tips on how to prepare for the big licensing and inspection. Sorry for the long post. Thanks in advance and more power to this forum (has helped me a lot to be able to survive the LPN training) God bless.