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Located in the beautiful mountain town of Palmer Lake, CO, the Lodge is tucked away on a peaceful cul-de-sac that's within walking distance of a library, village green, coffee shop, and ice cream store.
SEE WHAT MAKES THE LODGE THE PERFECT SPACE FOR OUR COMMUNITY:
Life at the Lodge
WEEKDAY SCHEDULES:
While we hope to develop our own day program in the future, our Neighbors currently participate in other day programs nearby. We provide transportation to these programs. We also support Neighbors who seek local employment, such as at Safeway.
EVENING AND WEEKEND SCHEDULES:
We stay active! We enjoy activities like Special Olympics, hiking, picnics, riding bikes, miniature golf, walking together to the local ice cream store, entertaining guests, and participating in special events in the community. Neighbors also have the opportunity to attend church or other religious services if they desire.
Rely on top-notch care
Our team of professional caregivers is invested in the flourishing of every Neighbor.
All of our Neighbors are unique, and we are committed to offering person-centered care and individualized success strategies for each one. We maintain a ratio of one caregiver for every four Neighbors, and we have a caregiver on site 24/7.
Becoming a Neighbor
While we may be able to meet greater needs in the future, at present, Residents must meet the following criteria:
- 18 years of age or older
- Able to cover the cost of care
- Diagnosed with a developmental or intellectual disability
- Have medical conditions that are manageable in the context of our healthcare resources
- Accepting of supervision
- Able to be left alone for short periods of time
- Able to ambulate and/or transfer independently
- Free of impulse to take flight or run away (essential)
- Free from patterns of aggression or abuse toward self and others
- Capable of most self-care and activities of daily living with prompting (e.g. eating, brushing teeth, dressing, toileting, independent bathing/showering, etc.)
- Able to live successfully in a community with others
- Able to meaningfully engage in programs and activities to the extent of his/her ability
- Require minimum oversight during the night
Financial Details
Residency at Hilltop Ranch is currently funded through monthly tuition payments from the Neighbor and/or their family, and is supplemented by the contributions of donors, grants, and foundations.
Our goal is to secure government funding for residential care (the DD waiver) for our Neighbors. We are currently meeting with state officials and are encouraged by their response.
Although most care costs are provided, extra fees will be charged for some services such as overseeing medical appointments, providing rides to the airport and occasionally participating in more expensive, optional outings.
How to Apply
If you or someone you know would like to apply to live at Hilltop Ranch, please follow the steps below.
STEP ONE
Click the button below to complete our pre-screening questionnaire.
STEP TWO
If the questionnaire indicates the applicant may be a good match for Hilltop Ranch, proceed to the application.
STEP THREE
After you've submitted the application, a member of our team will reach out to schedule an interview.
Our early action deadline is August 15, 2023. Those who apply before that date are guaranteed consideration, and if we fill all eight spots, any additional applicants will be added to the waiting list. Unfortunately, we expect this waitlist to be slow-moving, so if you're interested, start your application today!
Want to learn more?
If you're interested in applying for residence or learning more, please click the button below to contact us or give us a call at 719-282-3732.
We are planning to reopen with eight full-time residents in September 2023. These spots will likely fill quickly, so please reach out if you're interested.
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