Individually Designed Living Arrangements
At Nova Z Health Services, we believe community living thrives on great matches. An Individually Designed Living Arrangement (IDLA) empowers adults with developmental disabilities to live in private community homes alongside compatible peers while receiving customized Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS).
We work closely with families, individuals, and DDD Support Coordinators to match housemates based on shared routines, sensory preferences, and lifestyle goals.
How It Works
Roommate Matching
We evaluate social preferences, sensory profiles, daily routines, and desired support levels to connect compatible peers.
Private Housing
Housing leases are established directly between property owners and residents/guardians, ensuring full choice and individual housing rights.
Tailored HCBS Support
Nova Z Health Services delivers dedicated Habilitation, Attendant Care, and daily living support tailored to each resident's care plan.
Understanding IDLA Costs & Funding
Living in an Individually Designed Living Arrangement involves two separate components:
Care & Support Services (Covered by ALTCS/DDD or Private Pay): In-home support services—such as Habilitation, Attendant Care, and Respite—are billed directly through your authorized DDD/ALTCS service plan or funded privately.
Room & Board / Housing Costs (Private Resident Responsibility): Per federal and state regulations, Medicaid/ALTCS does not cover housing costs. Rent, utilities, food, and personal expenses are paid out-of-pocket by the resident or legal guardian, typically funded via SSI, SSDI, personal earnings, or family contributions through a private residential lease agreement with the property owner.
Upcoming Home Openings
We are currently in the process of sourcing and vetting quality single-family residences in the Greater Phoenix and East Valley areas for upcoming IDLA living opportunities.
Although we do not have active property vacancies listed today, we are actively building our roommate matching waitlist. Submitting an early inquiry allows us to consider your loved one's location preferences, support needs, and roommate preferences as new homes become available.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to common questions regarding IDLA living, housing costs, and care services
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A: An IDLA is a supported living model that enables adults with developmental disabilities to reside in private, integrated community homes with peers of their choice. Unlike institutional settings, residents hold their own lease agreements and receive tailored Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS)—such as Habilitation and Attendant Care—directly in their home.
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A: In a group home, the service provider controls both the real estate and the care services. In an IDLA, housing and care services are completely separated. Residents (or their guardians) sign a private residential lease with the property owner and select an authorized vendor agency like Nova Z Health Services to deliver their individual care hours. This offers greater choice, independence, and long-term control over your living environment.
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A: We facilitate low-pressure social introductions, trial visits, and lifestyle assessments. We evaluate routine compatibility, sensory preferences, communication styles, and support needs to ensure all housemates share a harmonious living environment.
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A: Individual residential leases are executed directly between the property owner and each resident (or their legal guardian). Nova Z Health Services is not the landlord, property owner, or leaseholder.
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A: No. Under federal and Arizona state regulations, Medicaid/ALTCS funds care and support services (such as Habilitation, Attendant Care, and Respite), but cannot pay for housing expenses. Room and board—including rent, utilities, household supplies, and groceries—is paid out-of-pocket by the resident or their legal guardian.
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A: Most residents cover room and board using Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), personal employment income, Special Needs Trusts, or private family contributions.
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A: Yes. While many residents utilize authorized DDD/ALTCS service hours for care, individuals who fund their care privately are also welcome to participate in IDLA roommate matching and private residential leases.
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A: Care coverage is determined by each resident's individual DDD Support Plan (ISP) and authorized service hours (e.g., Habilitation and Attendant Care). Staffing schedules are designed to provide both individual support and shared supervision as needed throughout the day and evening.
IDLA Housing Match Inquiry
Service Independence & Disclosure Statement:
Nova Z Health Services LLC is an authorized Provider Agency providing Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS). Nova Z Health Services does not own, lease, manage, or operate residential real estate properties, nor does it act as a landlord or property management company.
All residential lease agreements are executed directly between home property owners and individual residents (or their legal guardians). Shared living information provided on this website serves strictly as an informational matchmaking resource for DDD members seeking compatible housemates under the IDLA model. Service delivery through Nova Z Health Services is never contingent upon residing in a specific property.