Many of our residents who experience IDD have lived with us for decades and a handful came to us from the State Developmental Center in Fort Wayne after its closure. We work closely with the Indiana Bureau of Developmental Disability Services to ensure that our residents are in the most appropriate setting for their care needs. If the resident wishes to re-enter the community via a group home or otherwise, we prepare them for that transition through physical, occupational and speech therapy, as well as ensuring they are able to perform basic life skills, such as grocery shopping and attending necessary physician appointments. In addition, our Resident Engagement Team works to ensure the needs of our IDD residents are met.

Real-life work experience in our Kay's Kafé encourage occupational responsibilities with purpose. Giving back is also urged through regular volunteer opportunities including the SPCA and the Community Food Bank.

Regular weekly visits to the Carriage House are also available to our family members. Their “Club House Model” encourages recovery and reintegration through meaningful activities. These are just a few of the many ways we respect each family member with IDD as an individual with distinctive needs as “meet them where they are” along their journey.

For residents that reside in our community for the better part of their adult life, many will outlive their parents. Their siblings are often times involved to assist in make decisions for their care. Our Advanced Care Planning team, consisting of Resident Engagement Specialists, Director of Nursing, Clinic Nurse and Executive Director assist families in making everyday care decisions as well as tough decisions at the end of life.