Host home
A trained Host Home Provider shares their private home with a maximum of three individuals. The most family-like of the three settings, and the closest thing to simply living somewhere.
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Individual Residential Services and Supports, shaped by each person's own plan rather than a standard package.
The service
What IRSS actually means
Individual Residential Services and Supports is residential care delivered in a home, not an institution. The defining feature is scale. A host home supports a maximum of three individuals, which is small enough that people are known rather than managed.
First Eye Care Services provides IRSS through seasoned, well trained Host Home Providers and staff who are passionate about the people they care for. We ensure homes are clean and well maintained, and located in safe and friendly neighborhoods.
The frequency and intensity of care provided is determined by each individual's service plan. Nobody receives a level of support decided by what is convenient for us.
Settings
Three ways residential support is delivered
Which one fits depends on the person, their support needs and how they want to live.
Agency home
A home owned or leased by First Eye Care Services, staffed and maintained by the agency, for people whose needs suit a dedicated setting.
Personal Care Alternative
A home where our employees rotate in shifts, providing consistent coverage for individuals who need support available around the clock.
Areas of support
What support can include
Every person leads and designs their own person-centered plan, intended to maximize independence while maintaining health and safety. Support varies with that plan, and may cover any of the following.
Rights
- People are educated about their rights and how to use them.
- We use the least restrictive interventions necessary to ensure health and safety.
- Where a rights restriction is necessary, it is explained and informed consent is obtained.
Person-centered living
- Choice and control over the living environment, including interviewing and choosing housemates and assistants.
- Person-centered practices and principles are implemented in every home.
- People decorate and personalize their own home environment.
Social connection
- Opportunities to engage in meaningful community social activities.
- Help developing natural support networks that do not depend on paid staff.
- Exposure to the social networks and activities available to everyone else in the community.
Diet and nutrition
- Balanced and nutritious meals and snacks.
- Hands-on involvement in food planning and preparation, including shopping and cooking.
- Access to food and drink without restriction, unless a restrictive diet or health protocol specifies otherwise.
Medication
- Medication administration support matched to each person's level of self-medication.
- Education about their medications and potential side effects, particularly controlled substances.
Behavioral support
- Assistance for individuals who require behavioral support services.
- An Individual Behavioral Services and Supports Plan developed and implemented as needed.
- Data tracked, progress evaluated, and the plan updated on a regular basis.
Habilitative programs
- Programs to develop and maintain activities of daily living.
- Programs to develop and maintain life skills.
- Programs that help people integrate into their community.
Transportation
- Transportation support for non-medical, social and employment activities.
- Support for community integration.
Financial
- As much control over personal finances as possible stays with the individual.
- Resources managed, receipts tracked, and an active record kept of all personal items.
- Money management skills taught along the way.
In every home
Privacy and communication are not privileges
These are requirements under the federal HCBS Settings Rule, and they are how we think people should be treated regardless.
- Individuals are provided with a key or key code to their home.
- Bedroom doors have a lock and key, and bathroom doors can be locked for privacy.
- People may communicate privately with anyone they want, by any method they choose, including personal devices.
- We do not limit the method or type of communication.
Wondering whether we are the right fit?
We admit individuals we genuinely believe we can support. The honest conversation comes first.