Residency

The Homes:

Emerald Glen is constructing five spacious architecturally-designed homes. The homes are designed to balance social interaction and yet provide accommodation for the privacy of each resident. Residents will enjoy their own spacious bedroom; a living arrangement quite difficult to find in most community care homes.



Home Features:

 

● 3,460 square feet

● Six 12 X 13 and 12 X 14 bedrooms (some with walk-in closet)

● Handicapped accessibility throughout

● Three bathrooms with and wheelchair-accessible showers

● Extra wide hallways and doorways throughout

● 19 X 22 great room serving as the home’s social hub

● 13 X 15 dining room

● Covered porch for outdoor dining and socializing

● Outdoor barbecue area

● Generously landscaped grounds in beautiful surroundings

● Large-screen televisions

● Satellite television

● Private conversation areas for visits from family and friends

 

  

 Why Emerald Glen Homes?

 Why did we create Emerald Glen Homes?
 What separates Emerald Glen Homes from typical community care facilities?

 

 We’re concerned about the limitations in housing and care options for Developmentally Disabled individuals funded solely with State payments. (And in particular, the more vulnerable aging population.) The good news is we live in a country that provides a system. However, the money these facilities receive is simply not enough to support these people in the housing options and services they deserve. Because Emerald Glen Homes is a 501(c) 3 nonprofit, we can build upon State payments by continuing to raise funds and resources to provide a higher quality of life for our residents.
 
 We strive to provide beautiful new homes designed for special needs, optimal nutrition and supportive services to enhance overall enjoyment of life. At Emerald Glen Homes, we’re building a supportive community where individuals can thrive.

 

Emerald Glen will soon be accepting applications for residency. To express your early interest and/or receive regular updates of the project, please contact Laura Boné at (510) 888-9700. Groundbreaking is anticipated by the beginning of 2008.
 

 

 

Occupancy Eligibility:
Emerald Glen Homes caters to mature developmentally disabled adults and seniors (generally over the age of 40). It is anticipated we’ll be providing homes for level II and III residents. Higher levels of care may be considered in the future.

 

 

 

Programs and Services:

We want residents to be at home in their new home. Residents are encouraged to participate to their fullest potential in a number of activities. From formal planned outings, a casual barbecue, or helping with odd chores like setting the table or container gardening. We feel it’s important the residents participate in creating their own home environments to the extent possible.

Walpert Center and Programs

For more than 50 years, the Walpert Center, a non-profit organization, has provided education, vocational training and work opportunities to the developmentally disabled. In true partnership, many of the Emerald Glen residents will attend Walpert activities, and many Walpert attendees may choose to live at Emerald Glen.

We also thank the many prior serving Walpert Board Members and founders, many of whom are not still with us today. The founders of Emerald Glen are honored to build upon your land, as well as your life’s work.
 

 

Emerald Glen Staff Services Include:

 

● 24/7 support services custom-tailored to the needs of the resident.
 ● Healthy, delicious meals planned by a certified nutritionist.
 ● On-site and off-site recreation activities.
 ● Household and living skills training.
 ● Optional work program, vocational training, day program and entertainment available at neighboring Walpert Center for the developmentally disabled.
 ● Transportation to outside activities.

 

Safe, secure housing is a basic need that we can provide. This is the foundation, from which they can make a difference, and be a contributing member of the community.