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Theresa McCray didn’t just start a business, she answered her calling.

 

                                                                In June of 2025, McCray and her husband Frank

                                                                opened The Purpose Group Home.

 

                                                                “The name was established through my desire and

                                                                 compassion to serve,” she said. “I feel that it takes

                                                                 special people to serve persons with disabilities,

                                                                 therefore after praying about it, God showed me

                                                                 my purpose.”

 

                                                                 McCray knew she wanted to open a group home

                                                                 in Ocala or the Orlando-Apopka area and  

                                                                 ultimately chose Ocala because of housing costs,

                                                                 and she knew she had passionate, caring people

                                                                 she could trust to help operate the group home.

        Frank and Theresa McCray

 

The co-ed group home currently has four residents and four staff members. McCray and her husband will oversee the day-to-day operations with support from a group home manager who will help run the facility.

 

“Our uniqueness is that we are a four-bed home, which means more personal space

and individualized attention and care,” she said.

“This distinction is an advantage over the more

common six-bed homes.”

 

The Purpose Group Home accepts Medicaid

Waiver Contracts, which is funding paid by

the state to house persons with disabilities

for long-term care. It covers their cost of care,

but room and board is an additional cost.

 

Private Pay residents pay monthly out of pocket, and although the cost varies depending on the level of care they need, amenities are included in the fee.

 

                                                              McCray said they plan to expand to other areas in

                                                              the future.

 

 

For questions or more information, call (407) 982-6440 or send email to                       

thepurposegrouphome2023@gmail.com.

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                                               The Purpose Group Home

                                                   980 N.W. 52nd Court

                                                       Ocala, FL 34482

 

Our Mission:                              

We’re dedicated to providing high quality care where residents’ health, safety and well-being comes first while still honoring each residents’ individuality. We provide a compassionate and loving home environment where respect is prioritized and a holistic approach to care is considered physically, mentally and emotionally.

 

Professional On-Site Staff:

Our on-site staff are trained caregivers who provide 24 hour care, supervision and support to our residents with our guided core values:

-- Compassion

-- Respect

-- Integrity

-- Trust

 

Services:

-- Personal Support

-- Respite Support (21 & up)

-- Life Skills Development  

   (Companionship)

-- Residential Habilitation

-- Transportation

 

Amenities:

Room & Board; 3 meals a day with snacks; Assistance with personal care & activities of daily living,  companionship & socialization; On-site washer & dryer; Toiletry & Incontinence items; Transportation to appointments & social activities; Monthly outings; Medication management; Wheelchair/walker accessibility; Assistance with eating (if needed) and baths and grooming; Celebrations; TV in common areas & internet access.