ADMISSIONS

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Application for LIFE Residential Services
Supported Independent Living, Group Home, Hybrid and Shared Living

Thank you for your interest in Living Independently Forever, Inc. (LIFE). We understand the decision to be part of an independent residential community is a significant one, and the LIFE application process reflects this.

Admissions decisions are made based on the compatibility fit between the applicant and the program. To establish this, we have created the following three-part admissions process.

1. Application

Please complete the online application below along with a non-refundable application fee of $450 which includes the cost of a one or two-day assessment visit at one of our sites, and will assist us all in determining the appropriate “fit” for you/your family member.

2. Documentation

Please upload copies of the following documents with your completed application.

  • Recent (within 2 years) psycho-education battery that includes a cognitive evaluation, academic assessment, and projective testing.
  • Current physical from family physician with a copy of current immunization records.
  • Reports from the most recent program attended.
  • Three personal and academic/employment references.  These should not be completed by family members but should include teachers, guidance counselors, staff from previous programs, etc. Please email your references this link to complete the Recommendation Form.

3. Interview and Evaluation

When all of the above information is received, a one or two-day assessment visit will be scheduled to take place in one of our communities. This will allow the applicant to participate in a typical day at LIFE, and staff will have the opportunity to determine the applicant’s response to the program and its offerings.

The visit will consist of activities like money management, employment, and social interactions. The candidate will have a chance to demonstrate his/her life skills with cooking, laundry, shopping, personal hygiene, etc.

LIFE, Inc. admits residents of any race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin to all rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to residents at LIFE. It does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational programs, admissions policies, scholarship, or other organization administered programs.

If you have any questions, please contact admission via email [email protected], call 508-790-3600 or fax 508-778-4919.

Online Application

PLEASE NOTE that the application form cannot be saved to finish later. Once you begin the application, you must finish. Do not refresh or leave the form until you have completed it.

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Main Office:

550 Lincoln Road Ext.
Hyannis, MA 02601

Phone & Email:

+1 (508) 790-3600
[email protected]


Living Independently Forever, Inc. (LIFE) is a non-profit with multiple locations throughout Southeast Massachusetts on Cape Cod and in Plymouth supporting adults with autism, learning disabilities, and intellectual disabilities in their pursuit of a happy, independent life.