Residential Care Homes (RCH)

Related Resources

The Department hosted a series of three mandatory in-person training sessions for all RCHs. Training sessions included important information on the CMS final settings rule which goes into effect on March 17, 2023. In-person sessions were an opportunity for RCH's to develop collaborative learning and peer supports, meet state agency staff and learn about available resources, and understand the federal setting rule.

Session 1: 01/17/2023 Presentation Settings Rule, DMHAS Mental Health Waiver, DPH Licensing, Cost Reporting
Session 2: 02/16/2023 Presentation Governor’s Budget, CHOWs & Monthly census, Medication Administration
Session 3: 03/14/2023Presentation CMS Settings Rule Compliance, DDS Waiver Overview, HCBS Rule and Residency Agreements

Virtual Trainings

February 2024 - Residential Care Home Resident Rights Presentation
August 18th - Settings Rule 101
September 15 - Settings Rule Training
October 20 - Cost Report Training
November 17 - Person Centered Care
December 15 - Resident Rights
January 19 - Crisis Prevention De-escalation Intervention
February 16 DPH Presentation:
March 16 - DMHAS
- Substance Abuse and Addiction Presentation
- Substance Abuse Resources

Other Resources

List of RCH Facility Names and Contacts
Other State Funded Programs
Letter Regarding CMS Final Rule
Letter Regarding Patient Needs Resident Trust Fund Accounts
Uses for Resident Funds
Resident Rights Transfers and Discharges - Long Term Care Ombudsman Program (LTCOP)
LTCOP Involuntary Discharge Portal Information
LTCOP RCH Tool Kit

Cost Report Supporting Documents

2018 Rate Increase

The Secretary of the Office of Policy and Management (OPM) approved a 1% increase to Residential Care Home rates effective July 1, 2018. Information regarding the rate increase is posted below.

RCH Rate Increase Guidance Letter - October 3, 2018
RCH Rate Increase Cost Analysis
RCH Rate Increase Frequently Asked Questions - October 19, 2018