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One in five Virginians has a physical, intellectual, or other disability. Each of these individuals has unique needs, goals, and preferences that can be met through residential group homes in Virginia.

 

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Benefits of Group Homes for Disabled Adults in Virginia

Individuals with a disability deserve to live with dignity and enjoy the highest possible quality of life. Group homes exist to nurture and empower individuals with disabilities now and into the future.

Residents receive a wide range of services in a group home. Their physical, emotional, and practical care is a top priority. All of their needs, including shelter, health care, community involvement, and employment training, are met with compassion and care.

Group homes in Virginia provide each resident with a customized Person-Centered Plan (PCP), too. This plan addresses the individual’s needs, preferences, and desires. 

This adaptable plan can change over time and may include:

  • Skill development
  • A daily routine
  • Health and medication management
  • Recreational and physical activities
  • Employment training
  • Volunteer opportunities

 

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Characteristics of Quality Group Homes in Virginia

In Virginia, new guidelines encourage group home living for adults with intellectual disabilities. While residential homes must follow state regulations and undergo frequent inspections, the quality of care varies.

Ideally, group homes put the individual first. Consider the characteristics that enable residents to carry on normal lives with freedom, autonomy, and dignity.

Comfortable & Accessible Home

Quality group homes look, feel and function like a home, not a facility or hospital.

Individuals live in custom-designed houses. The home features accessible and spacious interiors, plus recreational facilities and landscaped outdoor spaces.

Inclusive Environment

An inclusive home environment nurtures each individual and takes their personality, preferences, needs, and wants into account.

Group homes enhance inclusion by placing individuals with differing abilities in the same home. Administrators also evaluate each individual to ensure compatibility with housemates.

Trained Staff

Residents of a group home receive compassionate care from trained professionals. In addition to following each individual’s PCP, staff members treat residents with dignity and mutual respect. Warm, loving staff members seek to create a normal home environment where each resident becomes part of the family.

Reliable Transportation

Individuals with disabilities deserve freedom and autonomy as they participate in the community and achieve their goals. A reliable fleet of accessible vehicles allows group home residents to participate in medical appointments, social excursions, and volunteer and employment opportunities.

Family & Community Involvement

Participation in family and community events allows individuals with disabilities to lead socially and physically active lives. That’s why group homes support family and community involvement.

Family members are encouraged to visit their loved ones often. Volunteer and employment opportunities also provide inclusion and community involvement. Residents may participate in sports, social events, and club activities in the community, too.

Requirements to Reside in Group Homes for Disabled Adults in Virginia 

Individuals with a variety of intellectual and physical disabilities qualify to live in a Virginia group home. 

Qualifying conditions include:

  • Down Syndrome
  • Cerebral Palsy
  • Fragile X Syndrome (FXS)
  • Autism
  • Other disabilities

How to Find Group Homes in Virginia 

In Virginia, numerous resources exist to help individuals with disabilities find the right group home.

  • County mental health agency
  • National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
  • Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA)
  • Virginia Mental Health Board
  • Social worker or caseworker

Paying for Group Homes in Virginia

Many group homes in Virginia accept the Development Disabilities Waiver, also known as Community Living Waiver, issued by the local community service board and private pay. The home’s administrators will discuss payment details before admission.

 

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