Vision

We envision homes in every community where elders and others enjoy excellent quality of life and quality of care; where they, their families, and the staff engage in meaningful relationships built on equality, empowerment, and mutual respect; where people want to live and work; and where all are protected, sustained, and nurtured without regard to the ability to pay.

Mission

We partner with organizations, advocates, and communities to lead the transformation of institutional long-term care by creating viable homes that spread THE GREEN HOUSE® Project vision – demonstrating more powerful, meaningful, and satisfying lives, work, and relationships.

Goals

The Green House model is a de-institutionalization effort designed to restore individuals to a home in the community by combining small homes with the full range of personal care and clinical services expected in high-quality nursing homes.

Philosophy

The philosophy of The Green House long-term care model is to enhance elders’ quality of life by:

• Creating small homes that offer intentional communities and high levels of care
• Recognizing and valuing individuality of elders and staff
• Supporting elders’ dignity
• Honoring autonomy and choice
• Providing privacy
• Creating an atmosphere of security
• Promoting maximum functional abilities
• Facilitating physical comfort
• Offering opportunities for reciprocal relationships between elders and staff
• Fostering enjoyment by offering meaningful activities
• Fostering emotional and spiritual well-being
• Offering comprehensive care