Star Community, Inc.
13757 Broadfording Church Road
Hagerstown, Maryland 21740
Telephone: (301)791-0011
FAX: (301)791-0018
E-mail:
Web Address: http://www.starcommunityinc.org
Services Offered
Residential and Day Habilitation Services
Individuals Have the Following Types of Disabilities:
Mental Retardation, Blindness/Severe Visual Impairment, Cerebral Palsy, Epilepsy/Seizure Disorder, Orthopedic Impairment, Head Injury, Deafness/Severe Hearing Impairment, Speech/Language Impairment, Specific Learning Disability
Number of individuals currently being served: 35
Ages Served: 21+
Home Region of DDA: Western
Counties Served: Frederick and Washington Counties, and out of State
The mission of Star Community, Inc. is to provide a supportive and challenging living and working experience for people with developmental disabilities, and to do so with respect, dignity and love in the name of Christ.
Unique or Distinctive Qualities
Star Community currently offers services to 6 individuals from the State of New Jersey in its assisted living program. This is not affiliated with the Developmental Disabilities Administration's system. It also has a Therapeutic Riding Program that serves both abled and disabled riders.
Discuss How Your Agency Has Utilized The "Ask Me" Survey Results.
Recently received the 2005 summary and undergoing the survey currently for 2006. Results will be discussed with the team.
Describe your quality assurance practices, including any agency accreditations.
Star Community has an active QA team that meets at least 2 times per month. Members of the team include and equal number of community members for every Star Community employee represented as well as an individual who receives services in the residential and day programs. The QA team submits a new plan at the start of every calendar year as well as a complete written summary from the previous years plan.
The agency has achieved and maintained the "Standards of Excellence" certification since 2001.
How Does Your Agency Support People In Becoming Active Members Of Their Community?
Community integration is a huge part of the Ventures Day program and the residential program. Individuals participating in day activities may receive job skills training at one of the many businesses and organizations that support the program. Skills being taught include gardening, recycling, and cleaning services. Other groups participate in volunteering at local nursing homes, produce stands, the Humane Society and other locations. Being in the community and participating in meaningful life experiences is a focus of all day crews. Residentially individuals are active in their churches, special olympics, the local chapter of the Red Hat Society and much more.
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