Facility Proximity Checker Tool - ALL CDSS Facilities
CDSS Facility Proximity Checker
Enter a California property address for an initial geographic screening of published published CDSS facility points and publicly listed pending ARF/RCFE applications near the property and calculate the straight-line distance to the nearest matching facility.
Check a California property
Use the complete street address for the most precise available geocode.
Screening distance is calculated from the geocoded property point to the published CDSS facility point.
Address matching is performed through the U.S. Census Geocoder. Facility proximity is checked against the published California CDSS Community Care Licensing ArcGIS facility layer.
Locating property…
Converting the address into geographic coordinates.
Facilities within one mile
Closest matching published facility points.
Consult with Rosenthal Community Care Services.
If you are planning to open an Adult Residential Facility (ARF) or Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) in California, RCCS can help you evaluate the next steps after this initial proximity check. Get practical guidance on licensing preparation, property readiness, fire-clearance preparation, documentation, operations, and facility startup planning.
Screen the location before you move forward.
This free tool is designed to help prospective California residential care operators perform an initial location screen using published Community Care Licensing facility points. It can help you identify a nearby CDSS facility record early—before investing significant time or money into a property.
The street address is converted to latitude and longitude using a geocoding service.
Nearby Community Care Licensing records are queried from California’s ArcGIS facility layer.
The tool measures point-to-point great-circle distance and identifies the nearest matching record.
This tool does not determine whether a property is eligible for CDSS licensure.
The CDSS Facility Proximity Checker is provided by Rosenthal Community Care Services as an initial informational screening tool only. It uses a geocoded property point and published CDSS Community Care Licensing facility points to estimate straight-line geographic proximity.
A “no facility within 300 feet” result does not constitute approval, clearance, confirmation of eligibility, or a representation that CDSS will license the property. Conversely, a facility point appearing within 300 feet does not by itself establish that a property is prohibited or ineligible. Published data, address geocoding, and facility coordinates may be incomplete, approximate, delayed, or subject to change.
California Health and Safety Code section 1520.5 measures the 300-foot separation from points on the outside walls of the structures. This checker does not perform that outside-wall legal measurement and does not measure parcel boundaries, lot lines, entrances, building footprints, or other legal measuring points unless specifically stated. It also does not evaluate zoning, fire clearance, building and safety requirements, local ordinances, licensing category requirements, neighborhood conditions, applicable waivers or exceptions, or any other factor that may affect approval.
CDSS and any other applicable government agencies retain sole authority to make their own determinations regarding licensing, eligibility, compliance, clearance, or approval. Users should independently verify all information and should not purchase, lease, renovate, or otherwise commit to a property solely in reliance on this automated screening result.
Need a more complete ARF or RCFE property review?
Automated distance screening is only one part of property due diligence. Rosenthal Community Care Services can assist with licensing preparation, property-readiness questions, fire pre-inspection support, documentation, operations, and consulting for California residential care providers.
Starting an Adult Residential Facility or RCFE in California?
Rosenthal Community Care Services provides consulting and startup support for individuals and organizations preparing to open, operate, or improve California residential care facilities. If you are researching how to start an ARF in California, how to open an RCFE, how to prepare a residential care home for CDSS licensing, or how to evaluate a potential facility property, RCCS provides practical guidance throughout the process.
ARF Startup & CDSS Licensing Preparation
Guidance for prospective Adult Residential Facility operators preparing for California Community Care Licensing, including property-readiness questions, application preparation, operational planning, documentation, staffing considerations, and general Title 22 compliance preparation.
RCFE Startup Consulting in California
Support for individuals planning to open a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly, including RCFE startup planning, facility-location screening, licensing preparation, policies and procedures, documentation systems, resident-care operations, and administrator readiness.
Fire Clearance & Property Readiness
Property selection is only one part of opening a care home. RCCS can help operators prepare for fire clearance, evaluate common facility-readiness concerns, organize pre-inspection priorities, and understand how property configuration may affect the licensing process.
California Residential Care Facility Consulting
RCCS works with new and existing care providers seeking practical consulting for residential care facility operations, forms, caregiver training, documentation, compliance preparation, facility systems, and business startup support.
CDSS Facility Property Screening
This CDSS facility proximity checker is intended to support early-stage property research by helping users identify published Community Care Licensing facility points near a potential home. It is an initial geographic screen only and is not a CDSS licensing approval or eligibility determination.
Remote ARF & RCFE Consulting Statewide
Rosenthal Community Care Services offers remote ARF and RCFE consulting throughout California for prospective owners, administrators, operators, and care-home entrepreneurs who need practical guidance while preparing to launch or improve a licensed residential care business.
How do I start an Adult Residential Facility (ARF) in California?
Opening an ARF generally involves identifying an appropriate property, understanding the applicable Community Care Licensing requirements, preparing the licensing application and supporting documentation, completing required clearances and inspections, establishing operating systems, and preparing for CDSS review. The exact requirements depend on the facility type, population served, property, and licensing circumstances.
How do I open an RCFE in California?
Prospective RCFE operators should evaluate the property, licensing requirements, fire-clearance needs, administrator requirements, operating procedures, resident-care systems, staffing plans, and required CDSS documentation before opening. A favorable result from this proximity checker does not replace the formal licensing process.
Can this tool tell me whether CDSS will approve my property?
No. This tool only performs an initial geographic proximity screen using a geocoded property point and published CDSS facility points. CDSS and other applicable government agencies make their own determinations regarding licensing, eligibility, fire clearance, zoning, compliance, and approval.
Can RCCS help me evaluate a property before I lease or purchase it?
RCCS can provide consulting focused on residential care facility startup planning, property-readiness considerations, licensing preparation, fire pre-inspection support, documentation, operational planning, and other practical startup needs. An RCCS consultation is separate from any official government determination or approval.