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Home Care Agency License in North Carolina

Quick Answer

To obtain a Home Care Agency in North Carolina, review the requirements from NC Department of Health & Human Services~Health Service Regulation.

Background Check
Required

Requirements

Home Care Agency license in North Carolina

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Exam
No exam required
Background Check
No criminal record prohibitions
Continuing Education
No continuing education requirement to maintain license
Veterans Benefits
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Licensing Agency

NC Department of Health & Human Services~Health Service Regulation

Home Care Agency Salary in North Carolina

Entry Level

$23,310

Median

$30,100

Experienced

$37,160

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics. Salary data is for informational purposes only.

How to Get Licensed

Step-by-step roadmap to becoming a licensed Home Care Agency in North Carolina.

  1. 1

    Submit Background Check

    No criminal record prohibitions

  2. 2

    Pass the Required Exam

    No exam required

  3. 3

    Submit Your Application

    File your application with the licensing agency.

  4. 4

    Receive Your License

    Processing times vary. Check with your state licensing board for current timelines.

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Data from CareerOneStop (DOLETA/DEED). Last updated: February 14, 2026.