Setting & Plans

The Village sits on 132 acres in a beautiful, tranquil setting in southwest Indiana. Rolling hills, woods and landscaped areas create an appealing outdoor environment beautiful in all seasons. Our residents and their guests enjoy pleasant, quiet surroundings near the city of Evansville and close to a regional airport and major interstates.

With beautifully landscaped areas and a handicapped accessible nature trail, our property site has earned acclaim. In 2005 and 2007, Jacob’s Village won awards among nonprofit facilities in Evansville’s annual citywide landscape-judging contest. The Village’s intention is to provide an attractive, inviting neighborhood community for the people who live here. Obviously, our efforts toward achieving that objective are well underway!

Jacob’s Village is being established in phases. Phase I opened for occupancy in 2004 when we welcomed our first 5 residents. Currently our community includes 3 residential units. Construction of new apartments will begin later in 2011 thanks to a recent $1.18 million award from the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority. 

Phase I

Phase I will be developed with 6 homes suitable for people with disabilities who need assistance with daily living activities. Each home provides modern, comfortable, family-like accommodations and supports 4 residents. A staff person is available at all times to assist those living in the home. Residents have private bedrooms, semi-private bathrooms, and shared community living space that includes a kitchen, dining room and living room. 

Phase II

Phase II will offer 12 attractive, ground level, 1 and 2 bedroom apartments designed for energy efficiency, safety, low maintenance, and accessibility. These apartments will have private entrances, nearby parking, universal design features, and many modern amenities. To foster a sense of community and encourage healthy lifestyles, the development will have interconnecting pedestrian walkways, lots of green space, and areas for community gardens and recreation. Construction is expected to begin later in 2011, with apartments ready for new tenants by mid-2012. Soon after, we hope to secure funding to develop a multi-purpose community center that could house programs and services for residents of the neighborhood.  

Later Phases

Jacob’s Village recently updated its Master Plan to to include additional housing options, a Village Center, Chapel, and other amenities that will enabled disabled adults and seniors to live as independently as possible for as long as possible. These developments will be phased in over time in response to the needs of the surrounding community.