Gracious Grounds is a nonprofit housing community that supports successful independent living for adults with intellectual disabilities.

Our residents are able to do the following either on their own or through external support services. It is the responsibility of the applicant, and their support team, to determine if you are able to live independently. Please note: Gracious Grounds does not provide any support services for the tasks below.

Fit Assessment

I may be a good fit for living at Gracious Grounds if I can independently, or with my support team, do the following:

✔️ Manage my medications.

I can take all medications on my own.

✔️ Take care of my own personal hygiene.

I am responsible for my own self-care, including laundry, shower, shaving, etc.

✔️ Clean up after myself.

I clean up following a meal, do my own dishes, and keep my room, bathroom, and any shared living space clean and sanitary.

✔️ Plan and prepare meals.

I can create a shopping list, shop for groceries, and prepare meals on my own. 

✔️ Manage my time.

I manage my own schedule, get to work on time (as applicable), and control the use of my technology (video games, TV, phone, computer, etc.).

✔️ Be respectful.

Residents must treat all community members, staff and property with respect. This includes the ability to use any common areas without supervision. Community areas vary per property and may include; workout equipment, pool, recreation areas.

✔️ Be an engaged member of the Gracious Grounds community.

Residents are encouraged to participate in any activities, workshops, or events put on by Gracious Grounds that are of interest. (However, all activities are completely optional).

✔️ Be an active member of the local community.

Residents are encouraged to be a part of the community through employment, volunteer opportunities, and/or community involvement. 

✔️ Utilize and arrange public transportation.

I can schedule pick-up and drop-offs using public transportation as needed. If I require transportation outside of public transportation hours, I understand that I would be responsible for finding alternative transportation. Gracious Grounds only provides transportation for select pre-planned outings as communicated to community members.

✔️ Manage personal finances.

I can manage spending money and personal finances that I receive or have in my room, on my person, or in my bank account.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

Gracious Grounds community members are most successful when they have a supportive and active team (e.g., family, guardians, support team, etc.) in place.

If an applicant needs additional assistance with any of the above listed items, securing additional assistance is the responsibility of the applicant.  Assistance is typically provided by parents/support teams, Community Living Support (CLS), Home Help, or similar assistance from an organization or privately paid individual. Gracious Grounds has created a resource guide to help navigate resources available in Ottawa County. The guide can be found by clicking the button below:

Gracious Grounds is not able to serve individuals that pose a danger to themselves or others.