The residents of Ridge Terrace are relatively independent; however, they require supervision and assistance with activities of daily living similar to the assistance that a child the age of four requires. With some degree of aid together with support to remain focused, the residents are able to eat, dress themselves, attend to their personal needs and participate in day training and recreational activities. Illinois Public Aid pays for the services that Frances House provides to its residents.
Frances House is regulated by the ID/DD Community Care Act (ID/DD Act). The Act guarantees all residents the right to retain their own personal physician, to obtain medical treatment ordered by his physician, to be free from chemical restraints, and to not be given unnecessary drugs. The Act also gives the resident the right to refuse medication and the group home must abide by the resident’s choice unless the prescribing physician documents in his or her clinical record that the medication is necessary because the resident is a danger to themselves or