Adult Day Care Startup Expert

You Know You Are Called to Do This.
Let Us Show You Exactly How.

Most people trying to open an adult day care get stuck in licensing confusion, Medicaid delays, and costly mistakes — not because they lack passion, but because they lack the right guide. Dr. Catrina Smith has built the roadmap. You just need to follow it.

6
Week Intensive
1:1
Private Consulting
90
Day Launch Plan
Limited Availability

6-Week Adult Day Care Startup Intensive

Private consulting for founders who are ready to launch right. Application required. Not everyone is accepted.

Spots available for Q2 2026
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The Reality

Opening an Adult Day Care Is Not Simple. And Most People Find Out Too Late.

The adult day care industry is one of the fastest-growing sectors in healthcare. It is also one of the most regulated, most misunderstood, and most expensive to launch without the right guidance.

Most founders spend months, sometimes years, trying to figure it out on their own. They waste money on the wrong facility, miss critical steps in the licensing application, and watch Medicaid approval drag on for six months or more — with no income coming in.

This is not because they are not capable. It is because they are trying to solve a complex, state-specific problem without a guide who has already mapped the terrain.

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    Licensing Confusion Every state has different requirements, timelines, and inspectors. One missing document can push your approval back months.
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    Medicaid Delays Without a clean, complete application submitted the right way, you could wait 6 to 18 months with no reimbursement while your clients sit unserved.
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    Facility Mistakes Signing a lease before understanding space requirements, ADA standards, and zoning rules can cost tens of thousands of dollars.
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    No Clear Roadmap Generic business advice does not apply here. Adult day care has a specific sequence, and skipping steps has real consequences.
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    Cash Flow Gaps Without a bridge funding strategy, most startups run out of money before Medicaid approval ever comes through.
About Dr. Catrina Smith

You Do Not Need Another Online Course. You Need Someone Who Has Done It.

Dr. Catrina Smith is not a generic business coach. She is a nurse, a healthcare compliance expert, and the founder of CatrinaL Consulting — built specifically to guide adult day care founders through every step of the launch process, from vision to licensed and billing Medicaid.

When you work with Dr. Catrina, you are not getting a template. You are getting a strategist who understands your state's specific requirements, your market, and what it actually takes to build a sustainable adult day care operation.

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    Licensed Nurse and Healthcare Professional Clinical background that informs every aspect of compliance, staffing, and care delivery guidance.
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    Adult Day Care Industry Specialist Deep expertise in Medicaid waiver programs, state licensing requirements, and operational setup across multiple states.
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    Compliance and Regulatory Expert Partnered with CompliTrst, Inc. to deliver the most comprehensive compliance guidance available for adult day care startups.
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    Real Estate and Creative Financing Strategist Brings expertise in facility acquisition, lease negotiation, and creative financing for founders navigating the building challenge.
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    Private 1-on-1 Consulting Only Dr. Catrina does not run group programs. Every client receives direct, personalized attention tailored to their specific situation.
The Program

The 6-Week Adult Day Care Startup Intensive

Six focused weeks. One expert consultant. Everything you need to go from where you are to licensed, compliant, and positioned to bill Medicaid. Investment details discussed upon acceptance.

01
Week 1
Business Vision, Model and Legal Formation
Mission, entity selection, EIN, business registration, and local licensing requirements for your specific market.
02
Week 2
State Licensing and Compliance Roadmap
Your state-specific licensing application walked through line by line. Facility, staffing, inspection, and ADA requirements.
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Week 3
Medicaid Provider Application and Bridge Funding
Step-by-step Medicaid enrollment strategy, documentation standards, approval timelines, and bridge grant sources.
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Week 4
Facility Strategy and Creative Financing
Finding the right space, lease negotiation, creative financing options, renovation priorities, and equipment planning.
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Week 5
Client Formalization and Operations Setup
Service agreements, care plans, staffing, billing infrastructure, and the systems that keep you compliant and billable.
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Week 6
Launch Readiness and 90-Day Growth Plan
Marketing, referral network activation, cash flow management, and a personalized 90-day milestone plan to carry you forward.

Ready to Get Started?

Applications are reviewed within 48 hours. Investment is discussed upon acceptance.

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Apply to Work With Dr. Catrina Smith

Complete the application below. We review every submission personally and respond within 48 hours. We only accept clients we are confident we can help.

Please note: Submitting this application does not guarantee acceptance or obligate you to purchase. We will review your application and reach out to discuss whether this program is the right fit for your situation.
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Thank you for applying. Dr. Catrina Smith will personally review your application and reach out within 48 hours. We look forward to learning more about what you are building.