GHPA

Pennsylvania

Group Home Requirements

Official State Website

Licensing Agency

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS)

License: Community Residential Rehabilitation Services for the Mentally Ill

Key Requirements & Qualifications

6 items
  • 1

    Certification of compliance

  • 2

    Individualized written client residential service plan

  • 3

    Health care policies and procedures

  • 4

    Homelike, noninstitutional environment

  • 5

    Responsible staff to support and assist clients

  • 6

    Cooperative efforts with other agencies

Governing Law & Regulatory Code

55 Pa. Code Chapter 5310View Official Text

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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 Website

https://www.pacodeandbulletin.gov/Display/pacode?file=/secure/pacode/data/055/chapter5310/chap5310toc.html&d=

Fees & Costs

Not specified in this chapter.

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.