Rainbow Acres
Rainbow Acres is a Christian Community with heart that empowers persons with developmental disabilities to live to their fullest potential with dignity and purpose.
Rainbow Acres serves individuals with developmental disabilities caused by a number of different conditions that include Down syndrome, Fragile X syndrome, Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Tuberous Sclerosis, Prader-Willi syndrome and milder forms of traumatic brain injury. A successful applicant will fulfill the following criteria:
18 years of age or older (admission process may begin earlier)
Have a primary diagnosis of developmental disability or cognitive challenge
Able to meet minimum program requirements
Be accepting of supervision
Have ability to be left alone for short periods of time
Able to ambulate and/or transfer independently
Free of impulse to take flight or run away
All medical conditions must be manageable
Be free of communicable diseases
Have no history of abuse toward self or others
Capable of self-care (e.g. feeding, brushing teeth, toileting, dressing and independent bathing/showering)
If your loved one or potential applicant fulfills these requirements, please visit the Admission Process page to learn more about how to apply for residence at Rainbow Acres.
Facilities:
Residential facilities include twelve homes, each with 10 private bedrooms and a Caregiver suite, and eight one-bedroom apartments that allow a greater degree of independence for Ranchers who meet rigorous requirements of self-management.
Program areas include:
- The Worden Lifelong Learning Center, with a classroom, a teaching kitchen, the Fine Arts Painting Studio, a small onsite radio station, and computer lab.
- The Daehler building, with multiple craft rooms, a recreation room, and a sleeping loft for mission groups.
- Three greenhouses and a small orchard
- A modern, well-equipped barn with stables, a round pen for training, and a riding arena
- Trails for walkers, bicyclers and highly experienced horseback riders.
The Rainbow Health and Wellness Center is a hub of activity where a team of nurses and our medical records coordinator take care of appointments to various doctors and specialists, oversee nutrition and weight goals and manage the overall physical and emotional health needs of each Rancher.