Contact Information

6300 Mt. Alto Ave.,
Gwynn Oak, MD 21207
Telephone: (443)520-0563
FAX: (443)200-1629
E-mail:

Services Offered:

Residential Services

Individuals Have the Following Types of Disabilities:
AIDS, Deafness/Severe Hearing Impairment, Autism, Behavioral Problems, Orthopedic Impairment, Blindness/Severe Visual Impairment, Cerebral Palsy, Cystic Fibrosis, Chemical Dependency, Epilepsy/Seizure Disorder, Head Injury, Mental Disorder, Mental Retardation, Multiple Sclerosis, Muscular Dystrophy, Specific Learning Disability, Speech/Language Impairment, Spina Bifida, Spinal Cord Injury, Neurological Impairment, and other Undetermined disabilities.

Number of Individuals Currently Being Served: N/A

Ages Served: Adults

Home Region of DDA: Central

Counties Served: Anne Arundel, Baltimore County, Baltimore City, Carroll, Harford, Howard, Montgomery, Prince George's.

Year Established: N/A

Mission Statement

The mission of Companions, Inc. is to provide superior residential services for individuals with developmental disabilities, enabling them to participate in all aspects of community life according to their choices. The mission of Companions, Inc. is founded upon the principle that:

• Every individual irrespective of their physical, mental, and emotional disability has the right to develop to their full potential in the least restrictive environment according to the individual needs and choices;
• Every individual has the right to experience a safe, supportive family life, in all its many facets;
• Respecting each person's and each family's values is the foundation for building and strengthening peoples lives;
• Power, authority, and responsibility lie with the person for how they will live their life;

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Unique or Distinctive Qualities

Companions, Inc's services are:

• Person-centered, and focused on the choices, preferences, and satisfaction of individuals served.
• Provided in compliance with the Individual Plan, and in the least restrictive manner.
• Provided in accordance with all federal and state regulations regarding provision of services to developmentally disabled individuals.
• Provided in a manner that assures optimum health and safety for all individuals serviced.
• Structured such that individuals served and their support network will have opportunity to provide feedback to Companions, Inc. about services they receive in an effective, friendly, open-door, timely, and confidential manner.

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Discuss How Your Agency Has Utilized The "Ask Me!" Survey Results.

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The "Ask Me!" Survey Results is available for the general public

Describe your quality assurance practices, including any agency accreditations

Quality Assurance is a priority at Companions, Inc. Fulfillment of the mission is dependent upon Companions, Inc's ability to provide quality services on a consistent basis. Quality Assurance Protocols are used to monitor and evaluate the quality of services delivered to indiduals served. This Quality Assurance Plan has been developed by the governing body and management staff of Companions, Inc. using the requirements of the Developmental Disabilities Administration, the Codes of Maryland Regulations, and recommendations from nationwide survey reports. Individuals and family members are selected, based on their choices and preferences to participate in the development, review and implementation of the agency's Quality Assurance Plan. Companions, Inc. also seeks to participate in external quality improvement projects in manners that protect the rights, choices, and preferences of the individuals that participate in the projects. Recommendations from external survey reports, annual licensing surveys, regional site visits, consumer self-reports, and previous quality assurance action plans are used in reviewing and improving this quality assurance plan

How Does Your Agency Support People In Becoming Active Members Of Their Community?

Community Residential services provided by Companions, Inc. enables individuals to become involved with all aspects of community life. To achieve the agency's stated mission, a number of resources and services shall be available to individuals served. These resources and services shall be available for use based upon the choices and needs of the individual. Companions, Inc. acknowledges its commitment to providing and/or assisting the individual in obtaining additional services as identified in the Individual Plan.

Steps Individuals Must Take to Apply for Services

• Contact Grace Adegbenro at 443-520-0563
• Complete service application
• Schedule meeting with agency to tour available homes
• Secure financing
• Start receiving services

Special Considerations/Comments: N/A

Funding Sources: Developmental Disabilities Administration, Private Pay

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