Living Well - Westchester

Gender Allowed: Any

Age Allowed: 18+

Age Currently At Home: 41-72

Level of Intellectual Disability: Mild

Mental Health Diagnosis: Will Consider

Physical Accommodations Available: Wheelchair, Bathroom Hand Rails
Additional Notes and Information:
Westchester is four-bed rambler located in the community of Golden Valley, Minnesota. It is located near Highway 100 next the Perpich School for the Arts. The home has a living space, dinning area, and kitchen on the upper level and another living space downstairs. All of these areas are shared by the people who live in the house. Three of the bedrooms are upstairs, with the four one downstairs. There is a bathroom on each level but neither is an accessible bathroom. People living at the house enjoy a wide range of preferred activities and are supported by staff to attend events and routine activities. The staff is trained in the areas of Medication Administration, CPR, and positive supports. Staff is also skilled in physical cares as well and specific sensory programing. Staff nurse is scheduled weekly 4 hours.

Nursing Support: Weekly Visit
Additional Notes and Information:
The ages of the people living at the house range from 41 to 72. All three of individuals that live in the house are female. Level of cognitive disabilities is mild to moderate mentally retarded with all four women. All three women work through a day services out of the home though other providers. All are verbal in communication and ambulatory. People do need assistance with personal cares and medication administration. People living at the house enjoy a wide range of preferred activities and are supported by staff to attend events and routine activities. Some individuals participate in classes, recreational activities, and social events. People enjoy personal hobbies and taking vacations.

Challenging Behaviors: Self Injurious, Verbal Aggression, Property Destruction
Additional Notes and Information:

Typical Staffing Pattern: 2:4

Overnight Supervision: Awake