Licensing Agency
Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS) or Department of Health and Environment (KDHE)
License: Group Home (licensed under Adult Care Home regulations)
Key Requirements & Qualifications
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Occupied by not more than 10 persons, including 8 or fewer persons with a disability and not to exceed 2 staff residents
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Licensed by KDADS or KDHE
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Mentally ill persons evaluated by licensed provider as not dangerous and suitable for group-home placement
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No placement for persons in community corrections, parole, probation for felony, or state mental institution for criminal responsibility
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Compliance with NFPA standard no. 101 (fire safety)
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Emergency lighting, fire alarms, smoke detectors, fire extinguishers
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Fire drills at least quarterly
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Clear marking of exits
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Free, unobstructed egress
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://ksrevisor.gov/statutes/chapters/ch12/012_007_0036.html
Fees & Costs
Not explicitly stated for group homes in K.S.A. 12-736, but likely falls under Adult Care Home fees: $30.00 per resident in stated capacity + $100.00 for initial application and annual report; $30.00 per resident increase/decrease + $100.00 for change in resident capacity.
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.