What is a Home Plus Facility?
A KDADS-defined residential care category that's distinct from nursing homes and assisted living.
What KDADS Says About Home Plus
Most families haven't heard of "Home Plus" before they start searching. It's a specific care category defined by the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS), and it works differently than a nursing home or most assisted living options.
A Home Plus facility is a residential care setting that serves no more than 12 individuals who, due to functional impairment, need personal care and may need supervised nursing care to assist with activities of daily living. Home Plus facilities are typically found in residential areas in the form of single-family homes, providing a warm, home-like environment distinct from traditional nursing facilities.
Source: Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services, kdads.ks.govPut simply: a Home Plus is a regular house where a small number of adults get hands-on care and nursing oversight. It actually looks and feels like a home because it is one.
Mi Casa is a licensed Home Plus facility, meeting all KDADS requirements.
Home Plus vs. Other Care Settings
Shopping for care is overwhelming. Here's a quick breakdown of how Home Plus stacks up against the other options families usually look at.
| Feature | Home Plus (Mi Casa)★ Our Facility |
Nursing Home | Assisted Living |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Setting | ✔ Single-family home | ✗ Institutional building | ✗ Apartment-style complex |
| Maximum Residents | Up to 12 | Often 50–200+ | Often 20–100+ |
| Personal Care | ✔ Yes | ✔ Yes | ✔ Yes |
| Supervised Nursing | ✔ Yes | ✔ Yes (higher acuity) | Varies by facility |
| 24-Hour Skilled Nursing | ✔ Yes | ✔ Yes | Typically not |
| Home-Like Atmosphere | ✔ Designed for it | ✗ Clinical environment | Partial |
| Regulated by KDADS | ✔ Yes | ✔ Yes (KDHE) | ✔ Yes |
| HCBS / MCO Eligible | ✔ Yes (with MCO oversight) | Varies | Varies |
| Individualized Attention | ✔ High (small community) | Limited by scale | Moderate |
Who Is Home Plus Right For?
Home Plus is for adults who need real help day to day but don't need a hospital or full nursing facility. It tends to be a good fit for someone who:
- Needs help with daily activities like bathing, dressing, grooming, or mobility
- Benefits from supervision and oversight during daily routines
- May need medication management or basic nursing support
- Would thrive in a small, intimate, home-like community
- Values personal relationships with consistent caregivers
- Has family looking for something smaller and more personal than a nursing home
Not sure if Home Plus is the right level of care? Call or send us a message. We'll talk it through honestly, even if that means pointing you somewhere else.
Schedule a VisitHow Home Plus Facilities Are Regulated
Home Plus facilities in Kansas are regulated by the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS). This means:
Licensing Requirements
Facilities must obtain and maintain a valid Home Plus license from KDADS and meet all applicable care standards.
Ongoing Inspections
KDADS conducts regular inspections to ensure compliance with health, safety, and care quality standards.
MCO Oversight
Residents participating in Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) programs receive additional oversight from their Managed Care Organization (MCO).
Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services
Visit the official KDADS website for complete information about Home Plus licensure standards, resident rights, and care regulations in Kansas.
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