Licensing Agency
Oklahoma Department of Human Services (OKDHS)
License: Group Homes for Persons with Developmental or Physical Disabilities
Key Requirements & Qualifications
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Group homes must be licensed by OKDHS per Section 1430.1 et seq. of Title 10 of the Oklahoma Statutes
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Approved providers must have a current contract with the Oklahoma Health Care Authority (OHCA) to provide DDS Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS)
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Group home providers must have a completed and approved application to provide DDS group home services
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Residents of group homes receive no other form of residential supports
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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.
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Group homes offer living arrangements for 6 to 12 people
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Single-family homes located in the community close to other services and activities.
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Up to 24 hours per day of supervision, support, and training in daily living skills
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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.
Governing Law & Regulatory Code
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Official State Resource
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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.
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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.