Individuals live in homes and apartments in neighborhoods located throughout Wichita and surrounding areas. They share in the responsibilities of maintaining their homes, and take great pride in personalizing their surroundings. Some individuals need a great deal of support, while others maintain a private apartment and need only occasional support. Starkey's residential program includes supervised settings and supported independent settings. Each individual pays his or her portion of rent, utilities, food and transportation.
Supervision is provided overnight and during non-working hours when individuals are home.
Staff members train and assist each person in becoming as independent as possible. Training is provided to individuals who need assistance with self-care, basic grooming and hygiene, housekeeping, leisure and recreation skills, money management, medication management, community mobility and health and safety education. Supported Independent Living Individuals in this program choose to live alone or with a roommate in a home or apartment that they rent or own. Emphasis is placed on improving independent living skills and promoting greater independence in the community.