Every person deserves a place to call home – where they feel safe, supported, and valued. At Gatesway, we provide more than just housing. We create personalized living environments that help our Friends (adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities) thrive with dignity, purpose, and community.
Whether your loved one is ready for more independence or needs daily, compassionate care, we’ll walk beside you to find the housing option that best fits their needs.
| Option | Level of Support | Living Environment | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daily Living Supports (DLS) | As-needed staff support | Shared home with 2–3 roommates | Adults ready for independence who maintain employment |
| Group Homes | 24/7 onsite support | Home with up to 6 Friends | Those who need consistent care in a community |
| Companion Housing | Live-in caregiver | Home with 1–2 Friends | Adults needing nurturing, personalized care |
| In-Home Supports | 8–20 hrs/week | Family or private home | Families who need occasional professional assistance |
| Cottage Homes (ICF) | 24/7 structured care | Gatesway campus living with 8 Friends | Adults who benefit from routine, supervision, and peer community |
For adults ready to live with roommates and manage greater independence.
For adults who benefit from 24/7 staff support in a welcoming, residential setting.
For individuals who thrive in a one-on-one, nurturing environment.
For adults living independently or with family who need part-time care.
For adults who need structured support and a strong sense of community.
“Gatesway has helped me with a lot – confidence, discipline, boundaries, and letting go of fear. I think that the best thing about Gatesway for me is the people, the connections, and them always coming through for me. It helped me find my purpose.”
To be eligible for Gatesway housing, applicants must:
Not eligible? We’re still here to help. View the List of Specialized Facilities that provide housing for adults with I/DD across Oklahoma.
Individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) require comprehensive, person-centered support that extends beyond basic care to promote independence, engagement, and quality of life. Enhanced support services address the diverse and evolving needs of this community across multiple life domains.
In an effort to expand our services beyond the Oklahoma required services for our friends and families, we are exploring those services that would be most beneficial to our Gatesway population. If you will take a little time to complete a survey of some of our ideas of possibilities we will use this to try to continue to best meet both the neccessities and wants of our Friends.
If you feel overwhelmed by the process, you’re not failing — you’re navigating a system that wasn’t built to be simple. Let us help.
Our team is here to help you make the best decision for your Friend.
Call us at
(918) 258-3900
or
Email
info@gatesway.org
Download the “What to Prepare Before Applying” Checklist (PDF)
Step 2: Review
Step 3: Approval
Timelines vary by availability. We’re here to help anytime.
