{"id":523,"date":"2024-12-09T18:35:58","date_gmt":"2024-12-09T18:35:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sunshineservicesknox.org\/?page_id=523"},"modified":"2025-10-08T23:09:51","modified_gmt":"2025-10-08T23:09:51","slug":"residential-homes","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sunshineservicesknox.org\/residential-homes\/","title":{"rendered":"Residential &#8211; Homes"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"523\" class=\"elementor elementor-523\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-06cfbfd elementor-section-height-min-height elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-items-middle\" data-id=\"06cfbfd\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-12ae713\" data-id=\"12ae713\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4406f46 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4406f46\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">RESIDENTIAL HOMES<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-6084857 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"6084857\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-c51e2df\" data-id=\"c51e2df\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d9db96d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d9db96d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Supportive Homes, Empowered Lives: Creating Spaces for Growth and Belonging<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eef6a57 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"eef6a57\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>In our Residential Homes we offer supportive housing for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. It includes two 10-person homes with 24\/7 staff supervision, providing a safe, secure, and nurturing environment. These homes focus on fostering individual growth, promoting independence, and encouraging healthy, well-balanced lifestyles. Residents often engage in meaningful activities, such as daily employment or participating in Day Programs.<\/p><p>The Residential Services program is funded through a grant contract with the State of Tennessee\u2019s Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services.<\/p><p>Key components of residential services include:<\/p><ul><li><strong>24\/7 Supervision:<\/strong> Skilled staff members are available around the clock to offer assistance and ensure a secure environment.<\/li><li><strong>Personalized Support Plans:<\/strong> Each resident receives tailored care and guidance to meet their specific goals, such as improving daily living skills, developing hobbies, or gaining employment.<\/li><li><strong>Community Integration:<\/strong> Opportunities are provided for residents to engage in local activities, programs, and events to enhance their social and life experiences.<\/li><li><strong>Skill Development:<\/strong> Focused support helps individuals build independence through training in areas like cooking, money management, and personal care.<\/li><li><strong>Holistic Care:<\/strong> These programs prioritize mental and physical health through regular medical appointments, nutritious meals, and recreational activities.<\/li><\/ul><p>Overall, we aim to provide a dignified, enriching lifestyle in a setting that promotes autonomy and meaningful connections within a community.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-2c10b40\" data-id=\"2c10b40\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dd63057 elementor-align-justify elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"dd63057\" 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