Senior and adult housing encompasses several regulated asset classes, including Residential Assisted Living, Independent Living, Skilled Nursing, and Memory Care. In California, all assisted living and adult residential care operations require licensing at the state level.

The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) is the governing authority responsible for oversight, compliance, and enforcement. Their website provides comprehensive information on licensing requirements, administrator education, regulatory standards, and operational guidelines for each category of senior and adult residential care.

Below is are links to the CDSS regulatory portal, where you can access all state‑mandated licensing information and resources for operating an assisted living business in California: