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Adult Family Homes

An adult family home is defined in Wis. Stat. § 50.01(1)(b) as a place where three or four adults who aren't related to the operator reside. They receive care, treatment, or services that are above the level of room and board. It may include up to seven hours per week of nursing care per resident.

Finding and Choosing an Adult Family Home

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For questions regarding adult family homes, contact the Division of Quality Assurance (DQA):

Regional offices

Contact the Bureau of Assisted Living regional offices about:

  • Regulations for adult family homes.
  • Complaints about adult family homes.
  • The compliance history of an adult family home.

Assisted Living Forum

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The Assisted Living Forum brings together assisted living professionals in Wisconsin to discuss important issues and trends.

Join us at an assisted living forum

Assisted Living Survey Guide

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DQA surveys assisted living facilities to review compliance with administrative codes, standards, and state statutes that apply to that facility. DQA also responds to complaints it receives against providers.

Learn about the survey process

Opening an Adult Family Home

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Please review the application process if you are interested in opening an adult family home.

Review the application process
 

Fire reporting

All fires in a licensed health or residential care facility in Wisconsin must be reported to the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) within 72 hours (check specific rule requirements). To report a fire, complete and submit the Health Care Facility Fire Report, F-62500.

For questions regarding fire reporting, contact DQA Fire Authority:

Additional information is provided in DQA numbered memo 23-002 (PDF).

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Last revised February 20, 2025