Group
homes provide a community environment that’s supported, managed and
coordinated in the interest of the residents by a disability services
provider. In group homes, the people living there can get the
assistance they need and count on. Quality group home providers with
trained staff offer a number of services that contribute to
interactive and healthy lifestyles for their residents.
Who
Lives in Group Homes?
Residential facilities or group
homes for disabled adults in West Monroe and Ouachita
Parish provide a supportive environment for small groups, six to
eight, of developmentally disabled adults. The homes are part of a
licensed organization offering varying levels of support and care
depending on the needs of the residents.
Individual
Needs and Services
Assistance can extend to help with getting around, specific
medical conditions, daily necessities and maintaining a healthy and
safe environment. Some circumstances can call for round-the-clock
care by a nurse. Each situation is unique.
The
Benefits of Group Homes
Group homes can help
residents learn independence by working together and building
relationships with other residents. In addition, the group
environments help foster and build skills in socialization, which can
be difficult to achieve in single-living or minimally interactive
scenarios.
Choosing Group Homes Over Apartment
Living or Adult Foster Care
Whether to choose group homes for disabled adults in West Monroe is a balance between the individual’s preferences and the matching services provided. Each person is different. Understanding personality and needs is important for a quality lifestyle.
Living and Thriving
Homes supported by group-living advocates in operation since 1962 help developmentally challenged recipients thrive as community members. For community homes with 24-hour care in West Monroe and throughout the Ouachita Parish, contact GBC Life Services at 318-396-6300.
