Placement requirements
We review each inquiry individually. These broad requirements help families and coordinators determine whether to start the placement process.
General requirements
Please contact us for a screening call to confirm fit and availability.
To live at At Home Family Services in North Chesterfield, VA, a person must be an adult 18 or older with a developmental disorder diagnosis, have support needs our home can meet, and have acceptable insurance or coverage. Medicaid waiver, private pay, and other arrangements can be discussed, and everything is confirmed on a screening call.
Eligibility
- Adult age 18+
- Developmental disorder diagnosis
- Support needs appropriate for our home environment
Coverage
- Acceptable insurance/coverage required
- Medicaid waiver, private pay, or other options may be discussed
- Final verification occurs during intake screening
How we assess fit
Requirements are a starting point, not the whole decision.
What we look at
Beyond eligibility, the question is whether this particular household works for this particular person. We look at the level of daily support someone needs, how they do in a shared home with other adults, and what routines matter to them.
We also look at the people already living here. A placement that unsettles the household serves nobody, so fit runs in both directions.
If we are not the right fit
We will say so directly rather than leave you waiting. Families comparing residential options are usually working against a deadline, and a slow no is worse than a fast one.
If availability is the only obstacle, we will tell you that too, along with what we know about timing.
Coverage and waiver questions
How cost and Virginia’s DD waivers fit into placement.
How is coverage handled?
Acceptable insurance or coverage is required. Medicaid waiver, private pay, and other arrangements can be discussed, and final verification happens during intake screening rather than through the website. Please raise coverage questions on the screening call so we can give you an accurate answer.
How much does a group home for adults with disabilities cost?
We do not publish rates on the website. Acceptable insurance or coverage is required; Medicaid waiver, private pay, and other arrangements can be discussed, and final verification happens during intake screening. Ask on the screening call and we will give you an accurate answer for your situation.
How do I get a DD waiver in Virginia?
Virginia’s Developmental Disabilities waivers (Building Independence, Family and Individual Supports, and Community Living) are run by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS). The first step is to contact your local Community Services Board (CSB) to be screened and assessed, and Virginia currently has a waiting list. We do not decide waiver eligibility; coverage for placement at our home is reviewed on the screening call.
Source: Virginia DBHDS: Waiver information for individuals and families
What we do and do not provide
Worth being clear on before you invest time in a tour.
We provide
- 24/7 residential supportive living in a shared home
- Daily living assistance and life skills support
- Medication support coordinated with licensed providers
- Community outings and individualized support planning
We do not provide
- Skilled nursing or clinical medical care on site
- A day-support or day-program service for non-residents
- Senior or memory care
Clinical services are coordinated with the providers already involved in a resident’s care. See what we do provide in detail.