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Nursing homes and assisted living facilities in California must have a license to provide residential care for the elderly (RCFE). The California RCFE licensing program is managed by the state's Senior Care Licensing Program at the Department of Community Care Licensing. Most facilities are licensed within 90 to 120 days of beginning the application's process, which is the agency's target time-frame. If you're seeking an RCFE in the state, here's what you need to know about the process. Application Submission Facilities must submit their completed application along with the required fee, which varies depending on the planned capacity of the nursing home and other factors. Other portions of the application include: Criminal background check for the applicant and other facility managers Identification of the local fire authority so a clearance certificate can be sought by the agency Verification of sufficient initial funds to start the facility Credit review C