What does it cost to live in a group home?

That's a question with a lot of "it depends" answers. But there's an organization called NAMI that can probably help...that's the National Alliance on Mental Illness and housing is one of their focal points. I'm sure they have a website.

I used to work in a couple of group homes, but that was back in the mid-80s. First thing was to get the applicant resident on SSI if they weren't already. Then the home received the residents' checks as "protective payee" or something like that, deducted the monthly charges, and either gave the remaining cash to the resident or deposited it to the resident's bank account, whichever the resident preferred. The monthly charges depended on the resident's services, like if the home did their laundry and meal preparation, then that was added on.
 
Robert59 said:
She has regular Social Security with medicare and she's 69 years old. And we have a program called Tenncare from the state.
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If she is being treated for her bi-polar and is taking a medication then I suggest you look at Residential Mental Health services and an organization called ARTA can help (Adult Residential Treatment Association). They have a website with locations and costs.
It's here: https://artausa.org/
 
Robert59, your question is like , "What does it cost to stay in a hotel?". It depends on the hotel. When I had to live in a home the range was $2,500 to 5,000/month in PA. That was at the low end of the scale. And unfortunately, you get what you pay for. I would contact the places you might want to use, and see them, personally. Check the place out. And they are the ones, who can assist you with financials. They don't like empty rooms.
 
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fuzzybuddy said:
Robert59, your question is like , "What does it cost to stay in a hotel?". It depends on the hotel. When I had to live in a home the range was $2,500 to 5,000/month in PA. That was at the low end of the scale. And unfortunately, you get what you pay for. I would contact the places you might want to use, and see them, personally. Check the place out. And they are the ones, who can assist you with financials. They don't like empty rooms.
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She has Social Security income with medicare and Tenncare from the state, so she'll be limited to state-funded group homes which are more affordable. And yes, she and Robert should definitely look their choices over personally and talk to as many staff people as they can.

Also, Robert, make certain your friend has the option to check out of the group home at any time she chooses and that there is a resident's advocate or liaison on staff or at least one who's affiliated with that particular home.
 

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