Intermediate Care Facility & IDD

At Verland, we believe that every individual deserves a home that offers more than just a roof; they deserve a community that provides a complete circle of support. Our Sewickley campus is specifically designed as an all-encompassing environment where clinical excellence and daily life are seamlessly integrated. Unlike a traditional community-based model where services are scattered, our Sewickley location provides a centralized, structured, and highly specialized model of care.

Our Sewickley campus is the home of Verland’s Intermediate Care Facility (ICF) for Individuals with Intellectual Disability (IID).

This site headquarters not only our senior Administrative Departments, but also our Department of Clinical Services, our Sewickley ICF Adult Training Facility, and the ICF Department of Resident Services.

The Advantage of On-Site Continuity

Because we are a campus-based community, we offer a level of continuity that is difficult to find elsewhere. When the individuals we serve live here, they aren’t just moving into a house; they are entering a comprehensive ecosystem of care. From medical professionals and therapists to dietary specialists and vocational coaches, our entire team is physically located on the Sewickley campus.

This “in-house” model means that there are no gaps in communication and no delays in care. If a clinical need arises, the experts are already here. If a daily living plan needs adjustment, the team meets right on the grounds. This structure provides a sense of safety and stability that allows the individuals we serve to flourish in a predictable, high-support environment.

Resident Services oversees 10 homes, each housing nine to ten individuals. These houses are furnished and designed to offer a comfortable and pleasing domestic environment and to provide the best support for our individuals.

At our ICF, Resident Services provides care for up to 90 child and adult residents, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year; this requires a large, highly-trained team of dedicated professionals.

Exclusively for Our Campus Community

It is important to understand that the Specialized Intermediate Care Facility (ICF) services provided at Verland are exclusively available to those who reside on our Sewickley campus. While we are proud members of the Sewickley, PA community, we do not offer outpatient or “at-home” services to individuals living off-site.

Our mission is focused on providing a total-immersion support system. By centering our clinical, vocational, and residential services within this single location, we ensure that every resource is dedicated to the safety and progress of the individuals living within our 10 campus homes. This allows us to maintain a rigorous standard of 24-hour holistic support that simply cannot be replicated in a traditional home-care setting.

Four Qualified Intellectual Disability Professionals (QIDPs), each holding a bachelor’s degree or higher in the human services field, and with over sixty years of combined experience, develop individualized plans for home-based programming and care for each resident. This programming includes not only the promotion of independence and learning skills, but also the development of community integration and physical and emotional supports.

Integrated Support and Daily Life

Life on the Sewickley campus is vibrant and purposeful. Our integrated model means that the transition from “home life” to “vocational life” is managed within the same secure environment.

Safety & Security: A secure, managed campus environment provides peace of mind for families.
Clinical Integration: Immediate access to nursing and therapeutic services.
Consistent Advocacy: Our staff becomes a second family, advocating for the specific goals of each individual as outlined in their Individualized Program Plan (IPP).

In our homes, services are focused on self-care needs, emotional supports, daily activities, recreational opportunities, safety awareness, social development, and promoting participation and independence… Five House Managers are responsible for overseeing the implementation of programming and for the guidance of almost 100 trained Direct Support Staff (DSPs). Working closely with our Nursing, Habilitation, and ATF teams, our QIDPs and House Managers focus on enriching the daily lives of the individuals we serve.

Help Us Sustain This Vital Community

Maintaining a 24/7 clinical campus requires more than just dedication; it requires the generous support of our community. Your contributions allow us to upgrade our specialized equipment, enhance our on-site facilities, and ensure that the Sewickley campus remains a gold standard for care.

Make a Difference Today. We invite you to be a part of our mission. Your gift directly impacts the lives of the individuals we serve, providing them with the safety, dignity, and specialized care they deserve.

Our Sewickley Facility

Five House Managers are responsible for overseeing the implementation of programming and for the guidance of almost 100 trained Direct Support Staff (DSPs). Working closely with our Nursing, Habilitation, and ATF teams, our QIDPs and House Managers focus on enriching the daily lives of our residents and supporting their needs through the integration of modern therapeutic and clinical models. Whenever possible, we also work closely with our residents’ families to foster community support and outreach, with the goal of ensuring that each individual leads a rich and fulfilling life. Through these models and tools, each resident is provided 24-hour holistic support and care.