Benjamin House is an assisted-living residence for adults with developmental disabilities, offering residents viable lifestyle options while strengthening their ties with family, church and community.
The Need for Such a Residency is Great
Before Benjamin House, families in our region often faced limited options for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities who needed residential support. Some families had to seek services far from home, separating their loved ones from family, friends, and familiar community connections. Others found that available programs did not offer the individualized support, stability, and opportunities needed for long-term growth and independence.
Today, Benjamin House provides residential and community-based services designed to help individuals with developmental disabilities live meaningful, connected lives. Our mission is simple: “Empowering individuals with developmental disabilities.” Each person we serve receives individualized support based on their goals, abilities, interests, and needs. Staff provide guidance and assistance with daily living skills, health and safety, community access, relationships, employment or volunteer opportunities, recreation, and other areas that support greater independence and quality of life.
Community involvement is an important part of life at Benjamin House. Individuals participate in activities throughout Elizabeth City and the surrounding area, including local events, recreation, shopping, dining, arts and cultural activities, volunteer opportunities, and visits to community resources. Whether learning a new skill, spending time with friends, volunteering, attending an event, or simply enjoying an afternoon in the community, our goal is to provide opportunities for each person to participate, make choices, build relationships, and feel a true sense of belonging.
At Benjamin House, we believe a fulfilling life is built through Care. Community. Connection.
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More About the Benjamin House
Benjamin House offers individualized residential and community-based services designed to support each person’s interests, goals, relationships, and preferred lifestyle. Individuals are encouraged to take an active role in their communities, maintain meaningful relationships with family and friends, participate in activities they enjoy, and build greater independence in ways that are important to them. Our staff provide guidance, support, and supervision based on each person’s individual needs, while promoting choice, dignity, safety, and personal growth.
Life at Benjamin House is comfortable, flexible, and person-centered. With support and encouragement, individuals have opportunities to make choices about their daily routines, activities, relationships, and goals. Services and supports can change over time as a person’s interests, abilities, health needs, and priorities change.
Families remain an important part of the support network. Benjamin House works in partnership with families, guardians, providers, and other members of each person’s support team to help ensure continuity of care while allowing individuals to build meaningful, fulfilling lives within their community.
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