Code of Maryland Regulations (Last Updated: April 6, 2021) |
Title 10. Maryland Department of Health |
Part 5. |
Subtitle 63. COMMUNITY-BASED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROGRAMS AND SERVICES |
Chapter 10.63.04. Additional Requirements for Accreditation-Based Licenses for Specific Residential Community-Based Behavioral Health Services |
Sec. 10.63.04.03. Group Homes for Adults with Mental Illness
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A. In order to be licensed under this subtitle, a group home for adults with mental illness shall:
(1) Meet the definition in Health-General Article, §10-514 (b), (d), and (e), Annotated Code of Maryland;
(2) Provide a home-like, supportive residential environment:
(a) In a small group home, which provides services for more than 3, but not more than 8 individuals with a mental health disorder; or
(b) In a large group home for more than 8, but not more than 16 individuals with a mental health disorder; and
(3) Meet the site requirements set out in Regulation .07 of this chapter verified through an annual site inspection conducted by the CSA or LBHA.
B. A group home for adults with mental illness may not provide services for individuals with a primary diagnosis of developmental disability, as defined in Health-General Article, §7-101, Annotated Code of Maryland.