Open. Operate. Accredit. We Build Group Homes That Last.
Whether you're opening your first home or pursuing accreditation for an existing one, ADStarnes Consulting is the partner serious operators trust to get it done right.
Why This Work Matters
Group homes serve some of the most vulnerable people in our communities. The standards are high — and they should be. But the path to opening, licensing, and accrediting a group home is full of red tape, conflicting information, and costly mistakes.
We've walked this road. We know the requirements. And we make sure your home isn't just open — it's exceptional.
Choose Your Path
Group Home Foundation
For founders ready to open their first home.
Opening a group home isn't like opening a business. Licensing, zoning, and policy requirements are unforgiving. We move you toward licensure with confidence.
- ✓Business formation and entity structure
- ✓State licensing application support
- ✓Property and zoning guidance
- ✓Foundational policy and procedure development
- ✓Staff hiring framework
- ✓2 strategy calls
The Operations Package
For operators ready to run like the professionals they are.
You're licensed. Now you need the systems that turn your home into a sustainable, compliant, well-run operation.
- ✓Everything in the Foundation Package
- ✓Full SOP (Standard Operating Procedures) development
- ✓Staff training program design
- ✓Resident documentation systems
- ✓Incident reporting and risk management framework
- ✓30 days of post-opening support
- ✓5 strategy calls
Accreditation Readiness
For operators ready to earn the gold standard.
Accreditation opens doors to contracts, referrals, and Medicaid placements. We've helped multiple Level III facilities achieve and maintain accreditation.
- ✓Full accreditation prep for one body (CARF or Joint Commission)
- ✓Comprehensive mock survey
- ✓Policy and plan review and development
- ✓Documentation system audit and build-out
- ✓Compliance binder preparation
- ✓Quality improvement plan
- ✓Staff interview prep and tracer rehearsal
- ✓Survey-day support
Targeted Services
Hourly consulting
Mock survey (virtual, one program)
Policy & procedure development
Monthly compliance retainer (5 hours)
Pursuing dual accreditation? Ask about our second accreditation body add-on.
How We Work
- 01
Assessment
We evaluate where you are and what you need.
- 02
Roadmap
We build a custom plan with timelines and milestones.
- 03
Execution
We work alongside you to build, document, and prepare.
- 04
Survey-Ready
You walk into your inspection or survey with full confidence.
Founders Like You
- •First-time group home founders
- •Existing operators pursuing accreditation
- •Multi-site operators needing systems
- •Faith-based and recovery-focused homes
- •Child & Youth facilities
Why Operators Choose ADStarnes
Direct experience inside Level III residential facilities. Hands-on accreditation work with both Joint Commission and CARF. A consultant who has been in the rooms where the work actually happens — and knows what surveyors are really looking for.
Ready to build with confidence?
Book a free discovery call and let's map your next move.
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