About
Our Mission and Core Values
Productive Living Systems empowers individuals with the freedom to live their best life.
Our mission is simple yet powerful: to empower people to unleash their unlimited potential. We provide a nurturing environment where individuals can live healthier, happier, and more independent lives.
- Empowerment: We believe in empowering individuals to take control of their lives.
- Unlimited Potential: We see the limitless potential in everyone and strive to help them achieve it.
- Innovation: We continuously innovate to provide the best care and support.
- Accountability: We hold ourselves accountable to the highest standards of care and service.
At Productive Living Systems, our clients discover the freedom to live their best life. They experience the care, support, and empowerment that comes from a community dedicated to helping them thrive.
Company History
Founded in 1989 by Jim and Dana Schroeder, Productive Living Systems began as a humble single group home, where the founders lived with their two children. After several years, the Schroeders saw a need to offer better living alternatives for individuals stuck in institutions and traditional group homes.
Today, Productive Living Systems has grown to nearly 40 group homes, all dedicated to providing freedom and quality care to clients with mental illness and cognitive disability. We believe in creating a safe, supportive environment that empowers people to take charge of their lives, learn new and productive behaviors, and pursue their dreams.
Join us at Productive Living Systems and discover the transformative power of personalized care.
Employee-Owned Company
As owners, each employee is personally committed to delivering exceptional service and quality because when the company thrives, we all thrive. This sense of shared responsibility drives us to go above and beyond, ensuring that your needs are met with care, efficiency, and innovation. Our company's unique structure also fosters long-term stability and sustainability, as we're not driven by short-term profits for external shareholders. Instead, we focus on building lasting relationships and providing value that benefits both our clients and our community. With every interaction, you'll experience the difference of working with a company where every employee is motivated, engaged, and dedicated to delivering the best possible outcomes.
Our Philosophy
We believe in the unlimited potential of every human being. This foundational belief, demonstrated through our person-centered approach and driven by our commitment to innovation, results in visible and significant quality-of-life improvements for our clients.
A Journey of Progress and Empowerment
We measure success by the distance between where our clients started and how far they have progressed. For some, it means staying out of an institution for the first time in their adult lives. For others, it's about safely and comfortably participating in community activities or moving into a Supported Apartment Program (SAP).
Customized Care for Lasting Impact
Our approach begins with understanding where the client is today, developing a shared vision for where they want to be, and providing consistent support throughout their journey. By tailoring our care to each individual's unique needs, we minimize setbacks, reduce costly and traumatic hospitalizations, and decrease unexpected expenses.