Introduction

This handbook is designed for candidates seeking to become a licensed Adult Care Home Administrator in North Carolina.

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) has partnered with Credentia, a nationally recognized leader in assessment services for regulatory agencies, to:

  • Administer the examination
  • Score and report examination results
  • Process applications
  • Schedule examination appointments

Note: This examination does not qualify a candidate to work in a nursing home.


The Adult Care Home Administrator Examination

The examination is specifically designed to fulfill the Adult Care Home Administrator requirements as set forth by North Carolina state laws and regulations.

The purpose of the examination is to the knowledge of rules and regulations governing the day-to-day operations of an adult care facility.