Intermediate Care Facilities for the Developmentally Disabled
Change of Service Application Packet

A State license is required to operate as an Intermediate Care Facilities for the Developmentally Disabled (ICF/DD) facility in California. An ICF/DD means “a facility that provides 24-hour personal care, habilitation, developmental, and supportive health services to persons with developmental disabilities whose primary need is for developmental services and who have a recurring but intermittent need for skilled nursing services,” pursuant to Health and Safety Code (HSC) section 1250(g).

To report a Change of Service, you must complete the required application packet. Refer to Title 22 California Code of Regulations (CCR) sections 76000 through 76725 for information regarding licensure requirements.

How to Apply

An applicant must submit a completed application packet to the Centralized Applications Branch (CAB). The application packet contains the required forms in one location. The provider checklist identifies the required forms and supporting documents needed to apply for licensing and certification. The provider instructions are a resource to guide you through the process. 

Please refer to the following links to get started:

• Provider Instructions (PDF)
• Provider Checklist​ 
  

Applicatio​​n Packet Forms

• ​HS 200 - Licensure and Certification Application (PDF, 1.5MB)
  
• STD 850 - Fire Safety Inspection Reques​t (PDF)​​​

Where to Submit Applications

Submit completed application packets to the CAB at the address listed below. Do not send any completed application packets, forms, or supporting documents to the local CDPH, District Office.

          California Department of Public Health
          Licensing and Certification Program
          Centralized Applications Branch
          P.O. Box 997377, MS 3207
          Sacramento, CA 95899-7377