Admissions
Thank You For Your Interest in Vanguard Landing!
Vanguard Landing is an exciting new option as an Intentional Community located in Virginia Beach, VA for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Vanguard Landing was created to fulfill a huge need for opportunities to support the physical, emotional, social, pre-vocational and residential needs and goals of our exceptional fellow citizens.
There are several steps to our Admissions Process. If you have questions throughout the process, please contact Laure Haddock, Admissions Director at laure.haddock@vanguardlanding.org or Debra B. Dear, Founder & Executive Director at ddear@vanguardlanding.org
#1: Download our Admissions Application. Once you submit your information to the right of this screen, it will auto-download and auto-email you a pdf link.
#2: Mail us your completed application and be sure include all attachments and documents on the checklist prior to packaging and sending to Vanguard Landing. *We cannot complete any part of the review without all documentation.*
Vanguard Landing, Inc.
Attn: Admissions
2133 Upton Drive
Suite 125 Box 272
Virginia Beach, VA 23454
#3: You will receive confirmation that your packet was received by our team and if there are any missing pieces, you will be notified quickly.
The Admissions committee conducts a thorough review and assessment of the information you provided, then they determine the placement availability and suitability for each applicant and will notify you of the next step in the process. The Admissions committee will work to make sure that Vanguard Landing can meet the candidate’s needs and goals.
The Financial Assessment team determines the readiness to afford the room, board and support service fees.
Once, the process is complete, you will be mailed a letter notifying you of the current decision. If accepted, that is when the One-time Admissions Fee due to reserve your applicant’s spot in our Residential Program.
If not accepted, the letter will tell you why and that gives you time to get more things in order to re-apply. We want you to be a part of the Vanguard Landing Family and working together we an make sure that you have the best chance.
Vanguard Landing will accept both Private Pay and a combination of Private Pay (for room, board, and other expenses) + Medicaid Waiver (DMAS-funded supports and services). We’re happy to answer questions and will be hosting a virtual info session soon.
Once ready, we’ll apply to become a licensed provider through DBHDS and a participating provider with DMAS, following all required state procedures. As this intentional community model is new to Virginia, we understand there’s a learning curve for case managers and others—please reach out if you need help navigating the process!
3D rendering of our 5-Bedroom, one story Cottage and floor plan:
3D rendering of the 1-bedroom, one story townhouse and floor plan:
