Residential housing at El Valor provides adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities a safe, supportive home where they are cared for 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Each residential home is a real home, with real relationships, personal space, and a community built around the people who live there.
What Life Looks Like Here
Living at El Valor is like being part of a family. Each home has eight residents and a team of staff who know every person by name, by preference, and by heart.
Our staff help with the things that make daily life possible: cooking meals, doing laundry, managing medications, getting to doctor’s appointments, and staying connected to the activities and people that matter most. But beyond the daily routines, we focus on what makes each person’s life feel full.
Some residents love the Special Olympics. Others look forward to a cooking class or a weekend outing. Some are working toward greater independence. Others have made this home their permanent home, and that is just as meaningful.
We have had individuals come to El Valor, build their skills over a couple of years, and move back home to be with their families. We have also had residents who will live with us for the rest of their lives. Both are success stories. What matters is that each person is living the life that is right for them.
Moving into a new home is a big step. We take it slowly and carefully.
This is not a rushed process. We know that getting the best match matters for everyone in the home.
Our goal is not to do everything for our residents. It is to help them do as much as they can for themselves. That might mean learning to make a meal, managing a daily routine, or building the confidence to try something new. Every step forward counts.
One of the things families notice first is how long our staff have been here. That kind of continuity is rare in this field, and it matters. Your loved one will not have to start over with a new face every few months. They will be known.
Placing a loved one in a residential home is one of the hardest decisions a family can make. We understand that. And we want families to know this does not mean letting go. It means building a team around your loved one that includes you.
Every resident has a dedicated case manager who oversees their individualized service plan, tracks progress, and stays in communication with the family. Each home has a supervisor who manages daily operations and makes sure every resident’s needs are being met.
A residential home is a residential setting where adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities live together with 24/7 support from trained staff. At El Valor, each home has eight residents who receive help with daily living, health care, social activities, and personal growth in a home-like setting.
Many families begin exploring residential options when their loved one ages out of school or when care needs grow beyond what the family can provide at home. If you are unsure, our team can talk you through what to expect and help you decide if now is the right time.
Yes. Some individuals live with us for a period of time, build skills, and transition back to living with family or in a more independent setting. Others stay long-term. The plan is always individualized and flexible.
We consider personality, preferences, age, and needs when placing individuals. We also follow a gradual transition process that includes tours, visits, and overnight stays before a final decision is made.
Yes. Our residents go on outings, attend Special Olympics events, take part in community day services, and enjoy activities like cooking classes, music and drama, and cultural programming. Last year, we coordinated over 1,000 outings for our adult participants.
