IBOLYA Sheltered Housing – a safe and inclusive environment
As part of the Gyerünk Project, IBOLYA Sheltered Housing was created to meet the needs of people with disabilities, offering a protected, welcoming and stimulating place to live. With 12 personalised beds, it combines a comfortable home with 24/7 care, tailored rehabilitation programmes and training activities that promote autonomy and social and work inclusion. This initiative is also a model that can be replicated in other communities, raising standards of care and integration nationwide.
IBOLYA Sheltered Housing: a safe residential environment
12 personalised beds
Barrier-free rooms, furnished with safe, hypoallergenic materials and adaptable to the needs of each resident.
Communal and social areas
Lounges and recreational spaces that encourage socialising and the sharing of experiences among residents.
24/7 monitoring
Health and social care staff on hand at all times to ensure safety and well-being.
Integrated healthcare: collaboration with GPs and specialist centres for fast access to personalised care and therapies. Every room in IBOLYA Sheltered Housing is furnished with safety and comfort in mind, with bright spaces that residents can personalise so they truly feel at home.
Rehabilitation programmes at IBOLYA Sheltered Housing
Personalised rehabilitation programmes
Physiotherapy, speech therapy and occupational therapy with clear goals and monthly assessments, in close collaboration with families.
Creative workshops
Artistic and manual activities to stimulate creativity and practical skills; for example, residents make handcrafted items that are showcased at local events, strengthening their ties with the local area.
Psychological support
Individual and group sessions to strengthen emotional well-being and relationship skills.
Integrated centre and social farm
Training and guidance
Courses and traineeships to support a return to work, in partnership with companies and social cooperatives.
Therapeutic farming activities
Tending therapeutic vegetable gardens and gardens that combine physical well-being with sustainable production.
Sustainability projects
Environmental initiatives involving the community and local institutions.
The centre works with social enterprises and agricultural cooperatives to create concrete job opportunities, offering experiences that turn into real opportunities for work integration and autonomy.
The IBOLYA Sheltered Housing methodology
Multidisciplinary team
Professionals who constantly update their skills to ensure effective, up-to-date care plans.
Person-centred care
Each resident is at the centre of every decision, with personalised and flexible pathways.
Continuity of care
A link between residential and home care for ongoing support.
Resources and further reading on IBOLYA Sheltered Housing
For anyone wishing to learn more about IBOLYA sheltered housing and care services in Romania, here are some useful sources providing regulatory references, residential models and good practice.
Regulations and quality standards
UPA Register
The official register of sheltered units (unități protejate) in Romania.
Ordinul nr. 82/2019
Minimum quality standards for care services.
Residential models and inclusion
Ce este o unitate protejată
An introductory guide to sheltered units.
Locuințe Protejate
Residential models for people with disabilities.
Therapeutic approaches
One Health – Animal-Assisted Therapy
Insights into animal-assisted therapy (AAT) and its benefits for well-being.
Mission and Values
How our principles translate into our everyday mission.
These resources help families, care professionals and institutions better understand the regulations and identify successful models. IBOLYA Sheltered Housing fits into this landscape as an example of good practice, where residential services and inclusion activities coexist and reinforce each other.