In 2023, the Oregon Legislature asked the Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) to carry out a rate and wage study. The study focused on providers of in-home and residential care for individuals served by the ODHS Office of Aging and People with Disabilities (APD) and the ODHS Office of Developmental Disabilities Services (ODDS). The types of providers evaluated were:
- APD-licensed adult foster homes and ODDS-certified foster homes
- Adult Day Services and Day Support Activities
- Assisted Living Facilities
- Residential Care Facilities
- Discovery
- In-Home Services and Attendant Care
- Job Coaching and Development
- Small Group Supported Employment
- Specialized Living Program
- 24-Hour Residential
ODHS hired Burns & Associates, part of Health Management Associates (HMA-Burns), to conduct the rate and wage study. A final report with recommendations was provided to the Oregon Legislature
Final Report
HMA-Burns’ final report has been submitted.
- Summary of findings and recommendations – en:
- APD-ODDS Wage and Rate Study – Findings and Recommendations
- The APD rate model packet (Attachment 1)
- The ODDS rate model packet (Attachment 2)
- Provider survey analysis results (Attachments 3A-3E):
- October 7 presentation explaining the wage and rate study, how rates are set, and initial recommendations (Attachment 4)
- Response to public comments (Attachment 5)
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