Contact Information
10458 Carlyn Ridge Road
Damascus, MD 20872
Telephone: (301)482-0003
FAX: (301)482-1311
E-mail:
Web Address: www.qcareinc.org
Other Office Locations:
12018 Tregoning Place
Clarksburg, MD 20871
Q-Care, Inc.
Services Offered
Residential Services
Individuals have the Following Disabilities:
Autism, Blindness/Severe Visual
Impairment, Epilepsy/Seisure Disorder, Orthopedic Impairment, Specific Learning Disability, Spinal Cord Injury, Head Injury, Cerebral Palsy, Mental Retardation, Multiple Sclerosis, other neurological Disorders, and other undetermined disabilities
Number Individuals Currently Being Served: 6
Ages Served: Adults 18 years and above
Home Region of DDA: Southern
Counties Served: Cecil County, Frederick County, Howard County, Montgomery County, Prince George's County
Year Established: 2007
Mission Statement
- To provide a safe environment within a home environment for Q-Cares's individuals who require one or a combination of the following: observation, assistance with activities of daily living, nutritional supervision, emotional security, medication administration and management and assistance in securing proper health care.
- To enable adults with disabilities to be valued, independent, and integrated members of the Group Home through the provision ad support of a home environment where individuals can learn and experience independent living styles.
- To help sensitize the public regarding integration of adults with disabilities into the Group Home.
Unique or Distinctive Qualities
Q-Care, Inc. specializes in diversity. Q-Care's program is managed and staffed by employees with significant experience working with individauls with developmental disabilities.
Q-Care, Inc. serves all individuals with developmental disabilities and does not serve just one type of disability. Population served includes individuals with mild to severe disabilities. Q-Care's residential facility is handicap accessible.
The following are the core values that help Q-Care maintain its standards: respect, integrity, professional excellence and ethical.
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Discuss your quality assurance practices, including any agency accreditations
Q-Care, Inc. has a committee to perform quarterly quality assurance functions for Q-Care, review Q-Care's protocol for identifying, reporting documenting, investigating, and reviewing incidents to ensure compliance with Administration procedures, monitor whether Q-Care's procedures are properly implemented by reviewing all incidents in an effort to identify deficient practices and recommend necessary corrective action
Q-Care, Inc's quality assurance plan focuses on the individual's choices, preferences, and satisfaction, and includes personal contact with the individuals being served. Q-Care's QA plan is based on measurable outcomes and results that are incorporated into IPs for the individual being served and incorporated into systemic changes in Q-Care's operation. Q-Care, Inc. periodically collects and evaluates data and analyze trends identified through QA activities.
How Does Your Agency Support People In Becoming Active Members Of Their Community?
Q-Care, Inc. promotes the active involvement of individuals served in their communities. The resources of the community are limitless and well utilized by all. Q-Care's program stresses full inclusiveness.
Q-Care, Inc. works with each individual on an individualized basis to determine the most appropriate means of promoting community involvement. As an organization, Q-Care, Inc. participates in community-sponsored events to develop cooperative relationships with other businesses and residents.
Steps Individuals Must Take to Apply for Services
Individuals may apply for services through on-site visits to Q-Care, Inc.'s facility, referrals from Resource Coordinators, or by contacting Q-Care, Inc. at (301) 482- 0003
Special Considerations/Comments: N/A
Funding Sources: Developmental Disabilities Administration
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