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Adult Day Health Licensure

Licensure information for programs that provide nursing care, supervision, and health related support services in a structured group setting.

The Department of Public Health (DPH) licenses Adult Day Health Programs in Massachusetts, regardless of whether the program participates in MassHealth. Below, find initial licensure applications, regulations and guidance documents, and information about DPH communication with Adult Day Health Programs.

For information about Adult Day Health programs and MassHealth, please see the MassHealth ADH Provider Manual below.

Temporary Medicaid Provider Enrollment Moratorium Effective May 19, 2026: CMS granted approval for MassHealth to implement a temporary six-month provider enrollment moratorium. This moratorium does not impact initial licensure of Adult Day Health Programs. For questions concerning the moratorium, please contact the MassHealth Customer Service Center at 1-800-841-2900.

What would you like to do?

Top tasks

Apply for an Adult Day Health program license  Subscribe to the DPH Adult Day Health Listserv 

What you need to know

Adult Day Health Manual  Adult Day Health complaint and advocacy information  Regulations & circular letters 
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