Launching or expanding a care agency in North Dakota is exciting and demanding. From assisted living and basic care to home health, hospice, behavioral health, and HCBS, you need North Dakota provider policies & procedures that are survey ready, plus practical help navigating each license or approval. Carepolicy equips you with state-ready policy kits and hands-on licensing guidance for home health, hospice, assisted living, basic care, QSP personal care, DD group homes and day services, adult foster care, SUD treatment, OTPs, and DME. We shorten timelines, reduce rework, and set you up for clean audits and smooth player onboarding. Recent state insights show persistent rural workforce shortages, so every hour saved matters. 

North Dakota Licensing Overview

Most health and residential providers are overseen by North Dakota Health and Human Services. Home health and hospice are licensed through the health facilities unit under ND century code chapters 23-17.3 and 23-17.4, with program rules at NDAC 33-03-10.1 and 33-03-15. Assisted living is licensed by HHS under NDCC chapter 50-32 and NDAC 75-03-34, while basic care facilities are under NDAC 33-03-24.1. Behavioral Health SUD programs , opioid treatment program and medication units are licensed by the behavioral health division under article 75-09.1. Our North Dakota care provider licensing consultations map every step, including background checks, surveys, and Medicaid enrollment. 

Core steps typically include an application with policies, life safety or program review, initial survey or desk review, criminal background checks where required, and fees. For Medicaid, providers enroll through the ND Medicaid portal managed by Noridian with a separate track for QSPs.

North Dakota Policies & Procedures Solutions

Our policy and procedure collections align line by line to North Dakota code and rule for major provider types. Examples include home health policies tied to 33-03-10.1, hospice manuals tied to 33-03-15, assisted living policies aligned to 75-03-34, and SUD/OTP manuals mapped to article 75-09.1. Each kit includes survey checklists, staff training matrices, competency tools, and ongoing QA forms so you can demonstrate compliance during licensure, renewal, and audits. This is how we deliver faster approvals and cleaner surveys for agencies across the state. We also include a reference copy of your title phrase so you appear in searches for North Dakota provider policies & procedures.

North Dakota Provider Types We Support

  • Home health agencies licensed under NDCC 23-17.3 and 23-17.4, NDAC 33-03-10.1 and 33-03-15.
  • Assisted living licensing
  • Behavioral health SUD/OTP/medication units 
  • Developmental disabilities provider licensing 
  • Adult foster care 
  • Medicaid provider enrollment and QSP hub 
  • Workforce and access 

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North Dakota State Specific FAQs

How long does assisted living licensing take in North Dakota? 

After you submit a complete application, the department must approve or deny it within 30 days. We provide a 30-day readiness plan and document pack to keep you on schedule. 

What survey or inspection should a new home health agency expect? 

Licensure includes a department evaluation against NDCC-23-17.3 standards and NDAC 33-03-10.1 programs requirements. Our policy set includes survey tracer tools that mirror the rule language.

Are criminal background checks required for DD licensed providers? 

Yes, the ND HHS developmental disabilities section has a statewide background check policy for DD licensed provider agencies, updated June 1, and our HR onboarding forms bundle captures every required disclosure. 

How do I enroll with North Dakota Medicaid? 

Most providers enroll through the ND Medicaid portal managed by Noridian, while QSPs follow the dedicated QSP enrollment process. We include a Medicaid enrollment checklist aligned to the state’s four-step process.

Is adult day care separately licensed?

Adult day care is recognized in rule and may be approved when operated in licensed facilities, with program standards such as space and safety requirements. We supply a compliance checklist mapped to the state SFN 1703 standards. 

North Dakota Compliance Guarantee & Support

Every deliverable is aligned to current North Dakota rule and statute, reviewed against your exact scope, and supported until approval or renewal. If a citation ties back to our documents, we revise at no charge and guide your corrective action. Book North Dakota care provider licensing consultations to plan your path and lock in timelines with confidence. 

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