Residential

Quality Living Options (QLO) is a division of Developmental Disabilities Resource Center that provides residential services for adults with developmental disabilities in three types of settings.

• Group homes
• Apartment settings
• Host Homes

Group Homes - we operate a total of seven group homes in Jefferson County. Homes are located in Arvada, Lakewood, Westminster, and Wheat Ridge. Each home is staffed twenty-four hours per day. Additionally, staffing is provided based on the needs of the individuals that live in each home. All group home programs are licensed by the Colorado Department of Health and Environment.

Staffed Apartments - We operate a total of three staffed apartment settings in Jefferson County for individuals who have learned basic life skills and require only minimal support living on their own within the community.

Group Homes and Apartments each have a Lead Counselor who is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the home. Each Lead Counselor is supervised by a Program Manager who has extensive experience providing supports to individuals with developmental disabilities.

QLO offers Family Care Giving by hiring family members to provide supports to their loved ones in their own home. Each Family care is assigned a Program Manager and nurse for support.

QLO contracts with several Host Home Providers throughout Jefferson, Denver, Adams, Arapahoe and Douglas counties. Host Home settings work best for individuals who wish to live in a family-like or smaller setting. Host Home Providers are independent contractors; however, contract requirements stipulate they conform to regulatory guidelines identified by State of Colorado, and quality standards established by QLO. Each Host home is assigned a Program Manager and nurse to provide support. We maintain high standards by regular monitoring by QLO management, administrative and nursing staff.

All individuals living in QLO residential settings are provided with supports ranging from assistance with money management, assistance with personal care and household management and emotional and behavioral support. All individuals are provided with opportunities to pursue recreational and leisure activities in their communities and transportation is provided to activities and appointments. Most individuals attend day programs or work at paid jobs in the community. Each person is assigned a nurse who works with program staff or host home providers to ensure medical and dental needs are monitored and met.

Mental health issues affect some people with developmental disabilities. QLO ensures that individual's mental health needs are met by offering the use of the DDRC Behavioral Health Team or through local mental health treatment center. Treatment options are varied and may include the following: medication, behavior therapy, cognitive therapy, cognitive behavior therapy, art therapy, music therapy, individual therapy, and group therapy.