What Families Should Know About Group Home Placement (for APD-Eligible Individuals)

Group home placement is an option for individuals requiring 24-hour or ongoing support.

✅ What is an APD-Licensed Group Home?

Group homes are:

• Licensed residential facilities

• Required to meet strict APD regulations

• Staffed by trained professionals

• Monitored monthly or quarterly depending on level of care

APD group home provider requirements →🔗 https://apd.myflorida.com/providers/group-homes.htm

✅ What Determines Placement?

• Support needs (self-care, medication, behaviors)

• Waiver funding (iBudget)

• Individual choice

• Support coordinator recommendations

Families do not need to tour only based on geographic location—APD allows families to choose any provider that meets the person’s needs.