Independent Living

The Independent Living (formerly Assisted Living) Program provides services to persons needing minimal assistance and refinement of independent living skills in their homes or apartments, but who do not require twenty-four hour supervision, or extensive training in self-help or household management. This program is designed to increase or maintain the individual's skills and independence and to promote self-advocacy. Training in this program focuses on money management, community access and the use of natural supports within the community.

Independent Living Program Goal

Independent Living provides residential services and training to primarily independent individuals with developmental disabilities in a community setting, allowing for maximum independence and self-determination.

Some of the training and services provided:

• House hunting
• Help with contracts/leases
• Moving help
• Obtaining furniture
• Home organization
• Grocery shopping
• Personal hygiene
• Community access
• Cooking
• Social skills
• Home maintenance
• Money management
• Crisis intervention
• Case management
• Water therapy assistance
• On-call services
• Arrangement of transportation
• Monitoring of medication
• Nursing/medication aide assistance

For more information contact the Support Services Director or Administrator of Services at (575) 887-1570.

Personal Care Services

Personal care services can also be provided in the home.

For more information contact the Support Services Director or Administrator of Services at (575) 887-1570.

Group Living

Group Living serves adults with all levels of developmental disabilities who are in need of twenty-four hour supervision; have training needs in the areas of personal care and hygiene, money management, self-management, home care, and socialization. There are eight group home settings offered at CARC. Five of these are located at the Cherry Lane site, while the other three are located in the community or at Washington Ranch. In these homes, the individual may live with up to nine housemates and receive supports and training in many activities of daily living and socialization.

Supported Living

The Supported Living Program enables individuals with developmental disabilities who require twenty-four hour supports to live more independently in their home or apartment and community. These services are typically provided in a home setting of four or fewer individuals. Life-skills training are provided in various personal and social skill areas as identified by a comprehensive assessment program.

Group and Supported Living Program Goal

The Supervised and Supported Living program promotes maximizing each resident's independence and satisfaction.

Some of the training and services provided:

• Personal care & hygiene
• Money management
• Self management
• Home care
• Recreational skills
• Social skills
• Grocery shopping
• Community access
• Cooking
• Case management
• Communication development
• Social skills development

Who We Serve

The residential services program is accessible to all persons with mobility needs and provides routine nursing and medical services. Individuals receive supervision, support and training both in all residential settings and in the community.

For more information contact the Support Services Director or Administrator of Services at (575) 887-1570.