Frequently Asked Questions

Life Enrichment Center

Q: What is Day Habilitation and the Life Enrichment Center?

A: NPI provides daily services to individuals with Intellectual Disabilities. We provide individuals with the opportunity to engage in leisure activities and outings in their community. For more information on Day Habilitation services, please visit: https://iowaproviders.org/assets/docs/day_habilitation/pdf .


Q: What is the age limit for admission into the Life Enrichment Center?

A: Members must be at least 16 years old at the time of admission.


Q: What hours can services be provided at the Life Enrichment Center?

A: Day Habilitation services can be provided at the Life Enrichment Center from 9am - 3pm, Monday through Friday. Members are able to attend activities full or half days, and any amount of days throughout the week (up to 5).


Q: How are the Day Habilitation services funded at NPI?

A: Services are paid through the Intellectual Disability Waiver, which a Medicaid-funded program. Day Habilitation services can also be paid by a private party at the Medicaid rate. For more information on Medicaid waiver services, please visit: https://www.dhs.iowa.gov/ime/members/medicaid-a-to-z/hcbs/waivers .


Q: Who should I contact if I have more questions or want a tour?

A: You may contact Tami Doyle- Tieck, Director of Day Habilitation, at 712- 258- 3576 ext. 23 or tami@npi-sc.org.


Q: Who should I contact if I want to refer someone to NPI's Day Habilitation program?

A: Please contact the individual's Case Manager from their Managed Care Organization (Amerigroup or Iowa Total Care).