Delaware requires a Personal Assistance Services Agency license, starting with a 90-day probationary license and an on-site survey while you serve clients. This guide shows you every step, from your statement of intent to your annual license.

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