Colorado requires a Class B Home Care Agency license for non-medical care, and that same license qualifies you for Medicaid personal care. This guide covers the $2,200 license, CDPHE requirements, and what Class B can and can't do.

The Home Care Startup Blueprint: Colorado 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 Colorado 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 Colorado 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 Colorado-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.