Our foremost goal in the admissions process is to assure that Annandale Village is a good fit for the applicant, and he or she is a good fit for our program. Often when considering admission, applicants and their families feel a mix of hope and concern. We find that, whenever possible, prospective clients and families who tour our facility are able to address their concerns and feel confident in their understanding of Annandale Village.
How to become an Annandale Villager
WHO SHOULD APPLY
Individuals age 18 years of age or older with a primary diagnosis of a developmental disability, intellectual disability or acquired brain injury. Including but not limited to:
- Acquired Brain Injury
- Asperger’s Syndrome
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Cerebral Palsy
- Developmental Delay
- Down Syndrome
- Fragile X Syndrome
- Intellectual Disability
- Intellectual/Cognitive Impairment
- Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS)
- Williams Syndrome
This list is not all inclusive
Who Should Apply?
If your loved one meets the following criteria, he or she may be a candidate for Annandale Village
- 18 years of age or older
- Diagnosed developmental or intellectual disability or acquired brain injury before the age of 21
- Ambulatory ability by program:
Day Program and Personal Care Home: the individual must be ambulatory
Assisted Living: the individual is ambulatory or non-ambulatory requiring limited assistance with transfers
Skilled Nursing: the individual is non-ambulatory - Possesses basic self-help skills
- Is not severely agressive to themselves or others
Please Note: Individuals with a primary diagnosis of a mental health disorder generally require a more therapeutic community, and therefore are not candidates for admissions to Annandale Village. The criteria referenced above are general guidelines; all prospective Villagers will be reviewed on an individual basis.
Admissions Team

Teresa Clayborn
Director of Admissions