A group home is a structured and supervised residence model that provides assisted living and medical care for those with complex health needs. Group homes are also living accommodation options for people with disabilities who do not need advanced medical care but cannot safely live alone. The size of group homes varies, but generally, they tend to be smaller than most long-term care facilities. Group homes provide extra support in a community setting without sacrificing residents independence. Staff at group homes may assist residents with activities of daily living (ADLs), housekeeping, transportation, and monitoring prescription medications. Some group homes also offer rehabilitative services and employ specialists, including speech therapists, physical therapists, and counselors, to support residents with disabilities. Group homes also help residents stay active socially by providing socially stimulating activities that keep residents engaged.

There is a considerable variety of different models, sizes, and kinds of organizations caring for children and youth who cannot stay with their birth families. Residents of group homes are responsible for their own conduct and are bound by an agreement to follow an expected list of house rules. Group homes always have trained personnel, and administration located both for the home and outside the home at office locations. Larger homes often are termed residential facilities, as are campuses with homes located throughout a campus structure.

In summary, a group home is a living arrangement that provides assisted living and medical care for those with complex health needs and a living accommodation option for people with disabilities who do not need advanced medical care but cannot safely live alone. Group homes provide extra support in a community setting without sacrificing residents independence and help residents stay active socially.