Procedures & Criteria for Admission
Procedure
Contact Jerry Postma, Director of Admissions, by phone 712-324-5403 or e-mail jerryp@villagenorthwest.org
Tour Village Northwest Unlimited
Complete and submit application
Admission Committee reviews application and supportive data
If application is approved, funding source is identified
Village contacts individual when opening occurs
Criteria
Individual is 17 years of age or older
Individual has an intellectual and/or developmental disability, or a brain injury
Individual is not a danger to self or others
Individual is medically stable and does not require 24-hour nursing care
Individual has a funding source to pay for services
Individual will benefit from Village services
“We have noticed a lot of change in Chris since he has become part of the Village. Purpose, Privacy, and Dignity have done much to improve his self-esteem and confidence in his life. He speaks with great pride, joy, and enthusiasm about his new community involvement activities as well as his community work.”
– John Swoyer