Regulatory and Operational Guide for Residential Care in Maryland

Regulatory and Operational Guide for Residential Care in Maryland...Assisted Living, Group Homes, etc.

By Direct Care Training & Resource Center, Inc.
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Opening and operating a Residential Care facility in Maryland requires navigating a comprehensive set of licensing standards, care delivery protocols, and Medicaid program participation rules. This guide is designed to assist providers in developing safe, compliant, and person-centered care homes that meet the needs of Maryland’s aging and disabled populations.

This manual includes:

• Licensing requirements through the Maryland Department of Health, Office of Health Care Quality (OHCQ)

• Facility setup standards including resident capacity, physical layout, fire safety, and infection control

• Staff qualifications, training mandates, background check procedures, and required supervision levels

• Admission and discharge policies, individualized care plan development, and documentation practices

• Medicaid participation guidance under Maryland’s Community Options Waiver and related billing procedures

• Emergency preparedness, incident reporting, and quality assurance protocols

• Maryland-specific marketing strategies and referral-building through local health departments and case management agencies

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