Community Alternative Home

A Community Alternative Home (CAH) is a residence or facility that provides accommodations, personal assistance, and supervision for three to five unrelated individuals who have acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) or a condition related to AIDS. CAH operators are subject to the statutory requirements found in Chapter 3724 of the Revised Code and the rules set forth in Chapter 3701-16 of the Ohio Administrative Code. Inspection of CAHs is a function of the Adult Care Facility program.

Mailing Address:
Ohio Department of Health
Community Health Care Facilities & Services
246 North High Street, 2nd Floor
Columbus, OH 43215

Telephone: (614) 644-7748
Fax: (614) 387-2763

E-mail: community@odh.ohio.gov

Last Updated: 1/26/07

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