Glenwood Resource Center, State residential care facility in Glenwood, Iowa, US
The Glenwood Resource Center is a residential care facility in Glenwood, Iowa, serving people with developmental disabilities. The campus covers a large property with multiple buildings, ranging from ranch-style homes to medical care units.
The facility opened in 1866 as a home for children orphaned during the Civil War. A decade later, in 1876, it shifted its mission and began serving children with cognitive disabilities, which shaped the direction it follows to this day.
The facility represents a transitional period in disability care as society moves from institutional settings toward community-based support systems for individuals with special needs.
The grounds are large, so it helps to coordinate with staff before arriving to find the right building or area. The facility is in the town of Glenwood and is most easily reached by car.
A small cemetery on the grounds holds the graves of former residents who lived here across many generations. This burial ground is one of the few visible reminders of how long this place has been continuously occupied.
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