PCH & ALR Licensing | Department of Human Services | Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
DHS Licensing
PCH & ALR Licensing
The Office of Long-Term Living’s (OLTL) Bureau of Human Services Licensing (BHSL) is responsible for licensure of personal care homes (PCH) and assisted living residences (ALR) in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
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What's New?
Feb 5, 2026
Effective Complaint Procedure Management — Free Annual Training for PCH/ALR Administrators
— Temple University Harrisburg, Spring 2026
Feb. 5, 2026
Hospice and End of Life Care — Free Annual Training for PCH/ALR Administrators
— Temple University Harrisburg, Spring 2026
Jan. 26, 2026
Free Annual Training for PCH/ALR Administrators and Direct Care Staff-Northampton Community College - Spring 2026
Jan. 22, 2026
Extreme Winter Weather Forecast--Practice Safety
Public Comments
Assisted Living Residence (ALR) Requests for Waiver of Regulation
The following requests for a waiver of regulation are open for public comment for 30-days. Please contact the facility or refer to the waiver notification sent to residents for the full waiver details.
Comments may be sent to
ra-pwarlheadquarters@pa.gov
Assisted Living Residence
License #
Public Comments Due:
Regulation Header
Regulation
Waiver Request Details
The Hearth at Drexel
140620
5/20/2026
Administrator Training and Orientation
2800.64
Completion of initial administrator training
Please check back for future Requests for Waiver of Regulation information.
Additional Information
Need to report a change in PCH/ALR administrator?
Please utilize the BHSL Administrator Change Form.
Considering opening or purchasing a PCH or ALR?
Please see the Licensure Tool Kit on the Application for a Human Services License Page.
Looking for information about an existing PCH or ALR?
Please visit the Human Services Provider Directory.
Licensing Resources
PCH/ALR Licensing Homepage
Application for Human Services Licensure
Complaint Submissions
Regulations & Regulatory Compliance Guides
Provider Resources
Plans of Correction
PCH/ALR Training information
PCH Monthly Statistical Report
PCH Annual Report
Contact BHSL
DHS Licensing Homepage