Residential and Community-Based Care Licensing and Certification: Personal Care Agency

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Learn more about licenses for personal care agencies (PCAs) in Wisconsin. You can also view PCA Rules and Regulations.

Type

Initial, Renewal

Description

A PCA license is for any person, tribal nation, county, or independent living center that intends to give personal care services as a free-standing agency. Services are given to people where they live. They can include help with daily living (bathing, eating, dressing) or taking a person to a medical appointment.

Fees

None

Instructions

To apply for a PCA license, first view PCA Application and Certification Process. For an application, either:

Glossary

 
Last revised August 15, 2025