GRAND ISLAND, Neb. – For the first time since its founding 110 years ago, Mosaic care services is transitioning from group home to individualized home settings.

Mosaic was founded in 1913 in Axtell under the name 'Bethphage' that provided services and care to people with disabilities. It has since expanded to 13 states and hundreds of communities. 

Until this year, up to five people would live in a group home together and go about their daily lives, but central Nebraska Mosaic Executive Director Nate Pierce- Panowicz says a change to a smaller setting will be beneficial. 

"We kind of stepped back and asked 'what's the best way to support someone?' said Pierce-Panowicz. "It's that one-on-one support. It's that caregiver and that person supported doing what they want to, when they want to do it."

Dozens in the Grand Island area come to Mosaic daily to socialize with others, but live a normal life otherwise with their families and care givers. 

For some care givers and their friends, they've been able to share a living space and check some firsts off their list. 

"I went to Texas to see my sister in June," said Mosaic member Ken. "I took a plane through all kinds of states."

Ken's best friend and employee of Mosaic Candi Thies knew she wanted to look after Ken after the transition was announced.

"When I found out they were closing his community-based home, I went to Nate and talked to him about it, and asked if Kenny could move in with me, and his family was all for it." said Thies.

Staff and good samaritans alike can open their homes for people who need a place to stay and and grow. Anyone can become an individualized Mosaic caregiver.

"We find more positive outcomes for people that live in Mosaic at home than any of our service lines." said Pierce-Panowicz. "It's person-centered and allows the person to make the decisions on how they want to live life in a supportive environment."

Pierce-Panowicz says the transition for everyone to find an individual care giver is almost complete, and a just a handful more are still looking for their right care giver match.