The value of all voices
As a community of diverse voices, backgrounds and personal stories, we recognize the inherent value and strength this brings to our organization. We are committed to creating a welcoming culture where everyone feels their voice is heard, recognized, and celebrated.
Read our Diversity and Inclusion statement.
Embracing change: welcome to the neighborhood
Our community is always evolving, and we’re proud to lead the way with ongoing improvements and innovations. We embrace a person-centered care approach and are making progress in transforming our Healthcare Center into a more comfortable, household-style neighborhood.
We employ a Montessori approach to care, promoting self-esteem, independence, and the ability to make meaningful choices and contributions within the community. We treat individuals with respect and dignity, honoring their lifestyle preferences whenever possible.
The household model will transform our Healthcare Center into a more intimate environment, offering flexibility to meet the individual needs of our residents. In these small neighborhood groups, residents will enjoy building relationships with the same familiar team of caregivers, allowing for more personalized care. Residents are actively involved in voicing their needs in the decision-making process regarding their care and daily living. This creates purpose, meaning, and a sense of belonging in a place where they can truly feel at home.
Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Advocacy (IDEA)
As we move into the future, our success will be profoundly shaped by the commitment and actions we take to honor equal opportunity, diversity, and inclusion, so that all who live and work in this community are respected and celebrated.
In 2019, a group of residents and team members gathered and formed the Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Advocacy (IDEA) Committee.
The purpose of the IDEA Committee is to promote:
- A warm and friendly environment that encourages people to be genuine.
- An inclusive community that supports diversity, and provides the opportunity for all people to be comfortable sharing who they are and to experience belonging.
- Diversity of thoughts, experiences, and opinions that add variety and interest to our environment. When we bring together our rich assortment of life experiences, this naturally expands our world views.
- A welcoming culture where all are valued for their gifts, unique stories, and hopes for the future.
White Horse Village prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, or disability. We are an organization committed to understanding, appreciating, and respecting differences, beliefs, and values. We embrace all who support our mission: volunteers, future residents, team members, partner organizations, family, and friends.
