Contact Information
110 Chesterwye Lane
P.O. Box 96
Grasonville, Maryland 21638
Telephone: (410)827-7048
FAX: (410)827-6457
E-mail:
Chesterwye Center, Inc
Services Offered
Supported Employment, Day Habilitation Program, Residential, Family Support Services, Individual Support Services, Respite Care, Vocational Day Program/Sheltered Workshop, Individual Family Care, Resource Coordination, Summer Programs, Transportation, Behavioral Support Services.
Individuals Have the Following Types of Disabilities:
Mental Retardation, Autism, Behavioral Problems, Epilepsy/Seizure Disorder, Head Injury, Orthopedic Impairment, Specific Learning Disability, Speech/Language Impairment, Blindness/Severe Visual Impairment, Cerebral Palsy, Mental Disorder, Multiple Sclerosis, and other undetermined disabilities
Number of Individuals Currently Being Served: 60
Ages Served: Adults
Home Region of DDA: Eastern
Counties Served: Queen Anne's County
Year Established: 1967
Mission Statement
The mission of Chesterwye Center is to enhance the lives of adults with developmental disabilities towards personal independence and choice. The program offers a wide range of services that will assist individuals to develop their abilities, support their life choices, and become a valued member of their community. Chesterwye Center provides traditional, residential, and day services, as well as CSLA, mentoring, social activities, job placement, and coordination and transportation for medical appointments.
Unique or Distinctive Qualities
Chesterwye Center has always received immense support from the community. Four of its homes were built with community donations and one of its its vehicles was donated by a family oriented business. The Center is known for its pleasant, supportive, person center atmosphere. Chesterwye has an open door policy, and family members are encouraged to visit. The Center provides individualized, well rounded training in many areas; independent living, prevocational skills, and vocational skills, depending on needs. Community living alternative ranges form 24 hours supports to independent living situations. The amount of support is determined in accordance with the needs of each environment. The Center is dedicated to supporting individuals in their least restricted environment. Individuals are supported in their homes through Family and Individual Support Services. Supports include transportation, drop-in supports, assistance in home care, medication administration, and respite care. Respite may be provided for the individuals in the homes or in one of the Chesterwye Residential houses. The residents are involved in many activities, such as but not limited to, cleaning, cooking, and shopping. Evenings and weekends are full of community activities, this allows for each person to lead an active social life, attending movies, Special Olympics, festivals, outdoor concerts, dancing, cover dish bingo, volunteering for Polar Bear Plunge, and so on. Chesterwye was one of the first agencies to develop ALU, and to have a work crew out in the community doing meaningful jobs. Chesterwye continually pursues new ans better ways to assist each individual. Chesterwye strives to promote an individual's independence as well as an integrated life with the local community for people with developmental disabilities. Chesterwye's sensory program strengthens the power to communicate. Chesterwye provides instructions of basic sign language, computer skills, motor sensory development and sound therapy.
Discuss How Your Agency Has Utilized The "Ask Me!" Survey Results.
Chesterwye addressed the needs into its Quality Assurance Plan.
The "Ask Me!" Survey Results is available for the general public.
Describe your quality assurance practices, including any agency accreditations
The Quality Assurance Plan has been developed to not only support the mission statement of Chesterwye Center, but also address the needs identified during the "Ask Me!" Interviews. The staff, family members, and individuals are all committed to improving the quality of oversight to ensure the mission of the agency. Chesterwye Center is amember of the Quality Assurance Workgroup on the Eastern Shore.
How Does Your Agency Support People In Becoming Active Members Of Their Community?
Chesterwye Center has the tremendous resource of human potential. Becoming actve members of its community is vital to the total wellness of its individuals. Its individuals are active members of their local churches, helping with collecting the offerings and greeting other members. The individuals play an active role in the Polar Bear Plunge each year, raising the funds for special olympics. The individuals provide volunteer companion services to senior citizens at local adult day medical centers.
Steps Individuals Must Take to Apply for Services:
Contact Queen Anne's County Health Department, Dan Kirchier or Emma Shivers at (410) 758-0720 ext. 304.
Special Considerations/Comments: Chesterwye strives to provide the highest quality care for its individuals. Through the process of assessments and evaluation, Chesterwye ensures the best placement in its programs, in the work force and the community.
Funding Sources: Developmental Disabilities Administration, Federal Government, Local Government, and private donations
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