Arkansas requires a Private Care Agency license from the Department of Health, with a $0 license fee for non-medical agencies. An active license also keeps you eligible for Medicaid. This guide shows you exactly how to get licensed and launch.

The Home Care Startup Blueprint: Arkansas Edition is a 14-page, step-by-step guide for new and aspiring non-medical home care agency owners. It was created by Alexis Washington, founder of ARTY Health Services and ARTY Home Care Consulting.

What's inside:

• A one-page Arkansas State Snapshot with the license, regulator, fees, and timelines

• Your license path and scope of care: what caregivers can and can't do

• A step-by-step Arkansas Licensing Roadmap in the correct order

• A realistic timeline to open

• Business setup, core policies, and mistakes to avoid

• Caregiver requirements, insurance, and W-2 employer basics

• Referral sources, pricing guidance, and Arkansas-specific warnings

• A launch checklist, startup budget planner, 90-day goals, and official state resources

Who it's for: First-time agency owners, caregivers moving into ownership, faith-based and community entrepreneurs, and private-pay focused agencies.

Format: Instant-download PDF, letter size (8.5" x 11"). Print it or fill it in digitally. Last verified October 2026.

This guide is educational and does not replace legal or professional advice. Requirements change, so always confirm with your state before applying.