Residents enjoy single occupancy bedrooms with congregate living and dining areas. Specially equipped vans provide transportation for social and recreational activities. Staff prepare three meals daily and are available for emergencies at all times.

Who Qualifies

Persons applying for residence must meet the federal definition of handicapped. This includes physical disabilities as well as intellectual disabilities. Applicants must be over 18 years of age and be capable of managing personal care independently or with the assistance of a formal attendant care program. Other requirements include independent evacuation of the premises, self-administration of medications and basic money management skills.  For a copy of our Tenant Selection Plan, please contact us.

Rent Subsidy

West-In-Arms contracts with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to provide housing assistance for those persons whose income meets HUD guidelines for supplementation. The amount of subsidy differs depending on income and is determined following a review of personal financial assets.

Application Process

All applicants are placed on a waiting list in the order which they are received. Applicants must qualify according to the agency's Tenant Selection Plan. Applicants are contacted according to the waiting list for financial verification and a personal interview. An application can be mailed please click here to send us your contact information or by phoning the office at 724-567-7799.

For further information please contact:

West-In-Arms, Inc.

P.O. Box 305

129 Columbia Avenue

Vandergrift, Pa 15690

724-567-7799

1-888-882-1088