Who is Open Arms Care Corporation?
Open Arms Care is a nonprofit organization that provides Intermediate Care Facility Services for adults and children with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the state of Tennessee.

What does Open Arms Care do?
OUR CLIENTS COME FIRST! Open Arms Care continually strives to "make a positive difference in the lives of people with disabilities" by offering 24 hour a day residential care, along with vocational and other services. All services are geared toward the specific needs of each individual client. Services include a safe home that promotes individual growth and development, as well as a Day Program that includes work and volunteer opportunities in a learning and therapeutic environment. Other services include medical services, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy and more. We support clients as good citizens who actively participate in the community in which they live.

How many people do you serve?
We currently serve 256 clients and families in Tennessee...64 in Nashville, 64 in Knoxville, 64 in Memphis and 64 in Chattanooga.

Where do your clients live?
Our Clients live in 8-person, handicap-accessible group homes that were built especially for meeting their residential needs. In each home, two people share a bedroom and a bath. Clients enjoy their own individual belongings and as much autonomy in their daily lives as is safe for them.

Are you like a nursing home?
We are regulated by the same department that licenses nursing homes, but we are nothing like a nursing home. We invite you to tour our facilities and see the positive difference OAC makes in our clients' lives. A tour can be arranged by contacting any one of our regional offices.

What is your funding source?
Our clients contribute a portion of his / her social security benefits and the remainder is paid by Medicaid.

So why do you need to do fund-raising?
Some of the special equipment that provides a higher quality of life for a client or participation in special activities may not be fully funded by Medicaid. In addition, eyeglasses and dentures are not covered by Medicaid; or if a client passes away, there is no government funding to help with burial expenses. As a 501(c)(3) organization, gifts to Open Arms Care are tax deductible and questions and / or donations may be sent to: OAC FOUNDATION, P. O. Box 280540, Nashville, TN 37228, Phone: 615-254-4006.

What is the procedure for becoming an Open Arms Care client?
Contact the OAC office nearest you for up-to-date information. In most cases there is a waiting list, as occupancy rates consistently run between 99 - 100%.

Once a client becomes a resident, how long can he/she stay at Open Arms Care?
Clients may stay at Open Arms Care as long as they are in need of our services and are eligible. Several have been with us for many years. Clients are free to leave for any reason at their discretion (or at their parents' or guardians' discretion.)

How can I find out about employment opportunities at Open Arms Care?
At Open Arms Care Corporation, EMPLOYEES ARE KEY! Contact the OAC office nearest you. OAC offers full time employee benefits including life, health, vision, and dental insurance plans, as well as vacation and sick leave. Retirement benefits, tuition reimbursement, performance appraisals and reviews, opportunity for growth and promotion are just some of the many benefits available to OAC employees. Part time employment is also available.