Residents

Residents of The Home are individuals who require round-the-clock care, and whose families, caretakers, or other facilities are unable to provide the range of services they need. Those admitted are diagnosed with quadriplegia, brain injuries, stroke, cerebral palsy and/or degenerative disorders like multiple sclerosis and muscular dystropy.

The average age of our residents is 50 and most will live a normal life span. They will live at The Home for an average of 20 years - the longest stay in our history being 60 years.

Our residents come from nearly every city and county of the Commonwealth, and represent diverse backgrounds. They are students, artists, adventurers, workers, advocates and volunteers! They also represent many ethnic races, religions and cultures. The one thing residents of The Virginia Home do have in common is that they face life with courage and determination.

Residents of The Home scuba dive, ride horseback, ski, speak and write with the help of adaptive equipment, work and volunteer in the community. They are secure, loved and protected, and lead active, meaningful, happy lives. Here they are given the opportunity to live their lives with dignity, respect and the chance to realize their personal dreams.

. . . this is truly the dream of Mary Tinsley Greenhow fulfilled.