Residential Options

The Elizabeth Richardson Center offers a variety of services for children and adults with disabilities. These services include a residential program for adults which consists of three 10-bed Intermediate Care Facilities (ICF) and supported living services through Medicaid Waiver.

A Medicaid Waiver pays for services for people with developmental disabilities - including supported living services and supported employment. The waiting list for Waiver services can be extensive.  However, there are three categories of people who receive priority for Waiver services.* They are:

• Persons who reside in an ICF who want to convert those services to Waiver services in the community
• Persons who reside in a Nursing Facility
• Persons who reside in the Arkansas State Hospital

The goal of the ICF Homes is to provide a supportive environment while assisting residents with the progression from dependent to independent living. Many residents will move on to an even more independent living option through the Medicaid Waiver program.

Residents at our homes have two options for weekday programs. They can choose to work at Richardson Industries or participate in classes or leisure activities at our Life Skills location. Each resident and/or guardian also participates in the development of an Individualized Program Plan (IPP) that will define the types of training that a person needs to achieve a greater level of independence and desired quality of life.

Residents will work toward:

• Communicating more effectively
• Budgeting money and making purchases
• Participating in social/recreational groups
• Learning personal care and hygiene skills
• Learning home safety skills
• Learning how to advocate for themselves
• Learning the social skills needed to be safe and part of their community, family, school and church

On-site medical staff is available 24 hours a day, along with:
Case Managers/Program Coordinators
Recreational Therapists
Certified Dietary Manager
Housekeeper
Restorative Care Aide
Community Integration Advocate

ERC staff also supports the residents in planning, organizing and participating in evening and weekend activities necessary for a fulfilling life.

For more information, contact Tracey Sanchez, Residential Services Director, at (479) 872-4660 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .