Group Home Services

At Sunny Haven, our Group Home Services provide safe, supportive, and comfortable living environments for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We believe that everyone deserves a home where they feel valued, empowered, and part of a community. Our homes are much more than just places to live—they are places where individuals can grow, gain independence, and experience a true sense of belonging.

Sunny Haven partners with Providers from across Virginia who open their homes to individuals and operate under our license. These homes are selected and maintained to ensure they offer a warm, welcoming, and family-like environment—never institutional or clinical in feel. Whether it’s sharing a meal at the kitchen table, planting flowers in the yard, or simply enjoying a movie night with housemates, our group homes provide a rich and fulfilling everyday life.

What We Offer:

Sunny Haven’s Group Home Services include a wide range of supports that are carefully tailored to meet the unique needs and goals of each resident:

24/7 supervision and support provided by trained, compassionate Direct Support Professionals (DSPs)
Personalized assistance with daily living activities, including bathing, grooming, dressing, and meal preparation
Medication administration, documentation, and coordination with doctors, pharmacies, and healthcare providers
Transportation to medical appointments, day programs, shopping trips, religious services, and community events
Daily and weekly skill-building activities focused on independence, safety, communication, and personal development
Recreational and social opportunities, such as arts and crafts, music sessions, outings to local parks, and game nights
Ongoing support with housekeeping, laundry, hygiene, money management, and community access

Our homes are structured to support routine, stability, and a high quality of life. We promote a balance of independence and assistance so that residents can thrive at their own pace, make meaningful choices, and enjoy each day with dignity.

A Place to Belong:

Sunny Haven operates several small, family-style group homes across many areas of Virginia, including Harrisonburg, Rockingham, Lexington, Buena Vista, Staunton, Augusta County, Waynesboro, Stuarts Draft, Churchville, Goshen, Amherst, Madison Heights, Forest, Bedford, Monroe, Lynchburg, and Goode. Each home typically serves three to four individuals, which allows for a personalized and peaceful environment where relationships can grow naturally. Bedrooms are decorated according to each person’s tastes, and individuals are encouraged to make their space their own. Common areas are shared with housemates and include kitchens, living rooms, dining areas, and outdoor spaces.

Daily routines are built around individual preferences, with flexibility for personal activities and interests. From preparing a favorite breakfast to celebrating birthdays and holidays together, our homes are filled with connection and community. Our staff actively work to foster friendships, encourage participation, and create positive shared experiences in the home.

Program Oversight:
Every group home is assigned a dedicated Program Manager who works closely with the Program Director, the Provider, families, support coordinators or case managers, and the individuals themselves. This collaborative approach ensures each home operates smoothly, follows regulatory standards, and most importantly, reflects the needs and values of the people who live there. Our Program Managers are actively involved in team meetings, support planning, problem-solving, and ongoing quality improvement efforts. They serve as the primary point of contact for all involved and are deeply committed to ensuring a safe, respectful, and enriching environment. Program Managers visit each group home at least once a month to provide in-person oversight, support Providers, and ensure that quality standards and individual needs are consistently being met.

Person-Centered Living:

Our approach to care is grounded in person-centered principles. Every individual supported in our group homes has a Person-Centered Plan that is informed by their Individual Support Plan (ISP), developed in collaboration with the individual, their family, support coordinator, and clinical professionals. These plans outline strengths, preferences, desired outcomes, routines, and needed supports.

We recognize that every person is unique, and we honor those differences by listening, adapting, and providing supports that align with each individual’s goals and lifestyle. Whether someone needs help preparing meals, attending community activities, or building life skills, our dedicated staff are here to provide encouragement and structure every step of the way.

We also support regular team meetings, family involvement, and consistent communication to ensure each individual’s needs are met with compassion, respect, and accountability. At Sunny Haven, person-centered living means more than just planning—it’s a way of life.

Eligibility:

To be eligible for our Group Home Services, individuals must:

Be 18 years or older
Have a documented intellectual or developmental disability, as defined by the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS)
Require 24-hour supervision or support for health, safety, or personal care needs
Have an active Medicaid waiver (Community Living) or private funding source
Demonstrate a willingness to participate in shared living and receive support in a community-based setting

Our intake process includes a thorough review of documentation, compatibility assessment with current residents, and a collaborative discussion with families, guardians, and support coordinators to ensure the best possible fit.

Want to Learn More?

If you or someone you support is interested in Group Home Services at Sunny Haven, we’d love to hear from you! We are always available to answer questions, provide detailed information, and walk you through the referral and placement process. We also offer home tours and opportunities to meet staff and residents.

Let us show you how our group homes can provide not only safety and support, but also friendship, empowerment, and a sense of home. We have vacancies! To make a referral, please complete our online form.