Licensing Agency
Delaware Department of Health and Social Services, Division of Health Care Quality
License: Group Home for Persons with Mental Illness (Annual License, Provisional License)
Key Requirements & Qualifications
15 items- 1
Maintain a license issued by the Department for each group home.
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Comply with all applicable state and federal laws, including non-discrimination.
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Submit a sworn affidavit of a satisfactory compliance history.
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Submit training and staff development plans.
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Submit written operations and personnel policies & procedures manual, and quality assurance plan.
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Submit program plans describing capacity to implement Section 7.2.5.
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Submit written policies on periodic physical examinations.
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Provide evidence of ability to transport residents, including emergency transportation.
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Submit written policies on medication maintenance and storage.
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Submit a letter from the Fire Marshal certifying compliance with fire prevention rules.
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Submit an evacuation plan.
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Submit a staffing and work schedule.
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Submit an operating budget.
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Submit a blueprint (or similar plan) of the group home.
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Submit a specific plan for safe and confidential storage of residents' records and medication.
Governing Law & Regulatory Code
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Official State Resource
Visit the official state government website to access current application forms, full regulatory text, and contact information for the licensing agency.
Open Official Websitehttps://regulations.delaware.gov/AdminCode/title16/3305
Fees & Costs
Annual licensure fee: $50. A new application and a fee of $50 must be submitted for changes to a license.
Getting Started Checklist
Important Notice
Regulations change frequently. Always verify current requirements directly with the state licensing agency before submitting applications. This information is for educational purposes only.