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Pine House will offer enhanced independence for clients with complex medical needs. East County News Service
June 21, 2024 (El Cajon) — Home of Guiding Hands, a nonprofit organization that provides quality support for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, is excited to announce the opening of their first medical home, Pine House. This revolutionary establishment marks a significant milestone in providing comprehensive care and fostering independence for their clients with complex medical needs.
Pine House boasts over 2,000 square feet of newly renovated and fully accessible living space in El Cajon. With a capacity to accommodate four clients, this house provides the opportunity for individuals to live independently outside of their family homes and serves as an alternative to traditional skilled nursing facilities.
Pine House is equipped to address medical needs such as feeding tubes, colostomy bags, diabetes management and care, breathing treatments (including oxygen administration), and more. By delivering specialized care within the comforting setting of the Home of Guiding Hands family, Pine House ensures that clients can thrive in an environment that prioritizes both their health and autonomy.
Three residents are currently set to move into Pine House, with health conditions that limited their ability to move away from home or outside of a nursing facility. The residents and their families are grateful that this type of home has been made available and are excited to experience independent living in a family setting. “All the [resident] families had given up hope that their children would be able to gain this independence and are extremely grateful that we have opened this type of home” -Rhea Tabler-Administrator of Pine House
For more information about Home of Guiding Hands programs and housing, please visit https://www.guidinghands.org.
About Home of Guiding Hands:
Home of Guiding Hands was created as a result of a small, but dedicated and ambitious group of leaders in East County. Since its inception in 1961, Home of Guiding Hands has provided benchmark programming and housing for men, women, and children with developmental disabilities. It is one of the largest providers of supports and services in San Diego County, serving more than 4,600 infants, adolescents, and adults with developmental disabilities. For additional information, please visit www.guidinghands.org.
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