Campus-Based Residential Programs
Judith B. Flicker Residences
Age range of individuals served: 50 years and older,
or others with premature aging
Type of Setting(s): cluster of group homes, therapeutic
pool
Geographic Location(s): Voorhees, New Jersey
Licensing/Approvals: New Jersey Department of Human Services
licensed
Accreditation: CARF...the Rehabilitation Accreditation Commission
accredited - Employment and Community Services Standards
The Flicker Residences feature six group homes surrounding a garden courtyard and connected by an inside walkway. Each home offers private bedrooms and bathrooms for every person served and many design features for increased safety and accessibility. The facility also includes a therapeutic pool and an adult day program that provides a rich variety of both site- and community-based activities. Nurse case managers provide close oversight of medications and medical treatments and remain in close contact with physicians.
The program allows those served to have most of their needs met at home as they age. The homes are beautiful and very nicely furnished. Having so many supports available at the residence provides greater flexibility in responding to each person's needs. The nurses are very involved, keeping in touch with the families of residents and remaining accessible to them as well as their loved ones.
Outcomes
The aging population, particularly those with certain types of developmental
disabilities, has increased health needs that often lead to lengthy hospitalizations
and nursing home placement. On-site supports at the Flicker Residences allow
many of these needs to be met within the person's home there. Hospital and
nursing home stays are reduced, and coordination of the follow-up treatments
after an illness or injury can be closely monitored. Short-term skilled
nursing needs can be met on-site only when the individual qualifies for
private-duty home health aides or nurses. However, there are many health
needs that can be met by the well-trained direct care staff under the guidance
of the nurse case managers at Flicker. There is a strong emphasis on healthy
eating and daily exercise to improve overall well being and to minimize
vulnerability to illness and injury.
