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RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITY

for developmentally disabled
COMMUNITY RESIDENTIAL HOME DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED GROUP HOME RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITY
RESIDENTIAL HEALTH CARE

State

Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment
Health Facilities Division
4300 Cherry Creek Drive South
Denver , CO   80246-1530
(303)692-2800
Community Residential Homes for Persons with Developmental Disabilities are homes that provide services and support for at least four and no more than eight persons with developmental disabilities. These facilities are operated by service agencies or community-centered boards.

Link:  http://www.cdphe.state.co.us/hf/static/rcfdd.htm
These facilities must provide a homelike environment, with use of common areas by all persons living there. Supportive services include meals, laundry, personal care, assistance with medications and protective oversight. Activities and transportation are also provided. Residents medical needs must be overseen by a primary care physician and the facility must furnish required medical services and keep residents' medical records.
Businesses must apply for facility license BEFORE accepting patients License: $150 yearly plus $15 HCAA filing fee.

State

Colorado Department of Human Services
Mental Health Services
3824 West Princeton Circle
Denver , CO   80236
(303)866-7400
Fax: (303)866-7428
Contact for rules and regulations This agency issues approval to Health Facilities Division licensure.
Contact the Division for Developmental Disabilities for information on community based services to persons with developmental disabilities.

Link:  http://www.cdhs.state.co.us/ohr/dds/DDS_center.html

State

Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing
Long Term Care & Support Services
1575 Sherman St
DENVER , CO   80203-1714
(303)866-3883
Fax: (303)866-4411
Contact for rules and regulations. Certification for public funds only.

Link:  http://www.chcpf.state.co.us/MedicaidEligibility/medicaidWaviers.htm
NOTE:  If applicable, see ELDERLY CARE/GROUP HOME
NOTE:  If applicable, see INFECTIOUS WASTE DISPOSAL

page last updated 8/6/03

The Colorado Revised Statutes are available on line at http://198.187.128.12/colorado/lpext.dll?f=templates&fn=fs-main.htm&2.0. You can locate a statute of interest by searching either on the citation given in the database (e.g., 18-5-307) or on a keyword or phrase.

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