Frequently Used BHSL Resources
Assisted living residences and personal care homes in Pennsylvania are regulated and licensed by the Department of Human Services, Bureau of Human Service Licensing (BHSL). BHSL provides many resources to assisted living and personal care providers via its webpage, the most frequently used resources are accessible on this page.
ALR/PCH Comparison Guide — “Green Book”
PHCA publication that delivers to both providers and consumers an easy to understand guide to navigate the similarities and differences between the regulations for assisted living residences and personal care homes. (March 2016)
Bureau of Human Services Licensing Homepage
Department of Human Services, Bureau of Human Services Licensing Homepage
BHSL Personal Care Home Regulatory Questions and Answers
BHSL Assisted Living Residences Regulatory Questions and Answers
Department of Human Services, Bureau of Human Services Licensing Regulatory Questions and Answers for Personal Care Homes and Assisted Living Residences
Direct Care Staff Person Training Course and Competency Test
Department of Human Services, Bureau of Human Services Licensing Direct Care Staff Person Training Course and Competency Test
Medication Administration Training Program
Department of Human Services Medication Administration Training Program, managed and operated by the Office of Developmental Programs
Personal Care Homes
Personal Care Homes Annual Reports
Department of Human Services, Bureau of Human Services Licensing Personal Care Homes Annual Reports
Personal Care Homes Regulations
Department of Human Services, Bureau of Human Services Licensing Personal Care Homes Regulations
Personal Care Home Regulatory Compliance Guide
Department of Human Services, Bureau of Human Services Licensing Regulatory Compliance Guide for Personal Care Homes
Department of Human Services, Bureau of Human Services Licensing Personal Care Homes Directory
Personal Care Homes Regional Offices
Department of Human Services, Bureau of Human Services Licensing Personal Care Homes Regional Offices
Assisted Living Residences
Assisted Living Residences Regulations
Department of Human Services, Bureau of Human Services Licensing Assisted Living Residences Regulations
Assisted Living Residence Regulatory Compliance Guide
Department of Human Services, Bureau of Human Services Licensing Regulatory Compliance Guide for Assisted Living Residences
Assisted Living Residences Directory
Department of Human Services, Bureau of Human Services Licensing Assisted Living Residences Directory
Assisted Living Residences Regional Offices
Department of Human Services, Bureau of Human Services Licensing Assisted Living Residences Regional Offices
