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Community Residential Homes for Persons with Developmental Disabilities/Group Homes for the Developmentally Disabled

Community residential homes for persons with developmental disabilities are homes that provide services and support for at least four and no more than eight persons with developmental disabilities. For purposes of this program, the definition of developmental disability means a disability that is manifested before a person is twenty-two years of age; and is a substantial disability attributable to mental retardation or related conditions including cerebral palsy, epilepsy, autism, or other neurological conditions which result in the impairment of general intellectual functioning or adaptive behavior similar to that of a person with mental retardation.

These facilities are operated by service agencies or community-centered boards. They are generally located in residential areas and are found throughout the state. 

Services may be paid for by Medicaid under its Home and Community-based Services program. Residents rights are clearly defined in the law. These facilities must provide a homelike environment, with use of common areas by all persons living there. Supportive services include meals, laundry, personal care, assistance with medications and protective oversight. Activities and transportation are also provided. Residents medical needs must be overseen by a primary care physician and the facility must furnish required medical services and keep residents' medical records.

The division conducts certification and licensing surveys for compliance with federal and state regulations and investigates any complaints filed against one of these providers. 

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