Pathfinder – Briarwood is an Intermediate Care Facility for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (ICF/IID) located in the historic community of Batesville, Arkansas. Serving as a home to ten adult individuals, this facility is dedicated to helping residents achieve greater independence and improve their quality of life. The programs at Briarwood are highly individualized, focusing on the unique strengths and needs of each person. The comprehensive approach at this facility encompasses the development of basic living skills necessary for functional and fulfilling participation in the wider community.
Central to the philosophy at Pathfinder – Briarwood is the belief that everyone should have opportunities to grow in all aspects of their lives. To support this, the treatment programs are designed to build social, emotional, cognitive, physical, and communicative skills, ensuring well-rounded support for each resident. The nurturing environment at Briarwood fosters meaningful progress in daily living skills, interpersonal relationships, and personal goal achievement, which are all crucial for thriving in a community home setting.
To promote access to community life, Pathfinder – Briarwood provides resources for residents to engage in employment, work activities, shopping, and entertainment. A dedicated vehicle is available so that residents can commute as needed, supporting both personal independence and integration into the community. All of these efforts work together to create a supportive environment where individuals can continue to develop the necessary skills for functional and independent living, while forming meaningful connections in and outside their home.