GHOK

Oklahoma

Group Home Requirements

Official State Website

Licensing Agency

Oklahoma Department of Human Services (OKDHS)

License: Group Homes for Persons with Developmental or Physical Disabilities

Key Requirements & Qualifications

9 items
  • 1

    Group homes must be licensed by OKDHS per Section 1430.1 et seq. of Title 10 of the Oklahoma Statutes

  • 2

    Approved providers must have a current contract with the Oklahoma Health Care Authority (OHCA) to provide DDS Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS)

  • 3

    Group home providers must have a completed and approved application to provide DDS group home services

  • 4

    Residents of group homes receive no other form of residential supports

  • 5

    Habilitation training specialist (HTS) services or homemaker services for residents of group homes may only be approved by the DDS director or designee for: a resident of a group home to resolve a temporary emergency when no other resolution exists; or a resident of a community living group home when the resident’s needs are so extensive that additional supports are needed for identified specific activities; and weekly average of fifty-six (56) hours of direct contact staff must be provided to the resident before HTS services may be approved.

  • 6

    Group homes offer living arrangements for 6 to 12 people

  • 7

    Single-family homes located in the community close to other services and activities.

  • 8

    Up to 24 hours per day of supervision, support, and training in daily living skills

  • 9

    Weekly average of fifty-six (56) hours of direct contact staff must be provided to the resident before HTS services may be approved for HTS services.

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 Website

https://oklahoma.gov/okdhs/services/dds/grouphomes.html

Fees & Costs

Not explicitly stated in the readily available regulations for Group Homes for Persons with Developmental or Physical Disabilities. An application is required. For general 'residential care homes', fees of $50 (initial/renewal) or $75 (3-year license) have been noted in other contexts, but it is not confirmed if these apply to this specific type of group home.

Getting Started Checklist

Research state-specific requirements
Contact the licensing agency
Complete required training/education
Pass background checks
Secure appropriate facility/location
Obtain liability insurance
Submit license application
Pass facility inspection

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.