Community Residential

Community Residential Services Administration:  In addition to a 40 bed ICFMR, Geauga County Board of MRDD also supports over 80 individuals living in small community settings. These individuals are served with Supported Living, and/or Medicaid funds through the Individual Options (IO) waiver. Additionally, almost 30 individuals are enrolled on the Level One Waiver, which offeres expanded in-home supports to families to maintain their family member at home.  Those receiving supports in the community or in their homes choose certified providers to provide the services identified in the Individual Service Plan (ISP), and approved by the Service and Support Administrator (SSA) of the county board.

The SSA staff and administrators of the Community Support Services Department work closely with the Supported Living, Individual and Level One Waiver Providers.  SSA staff assist individuals/guardians to select freely their providers of services be that homemaker personal care, adult day habilitation or enrichment, and transportation services.  Quarterly meetings of Supported Living and Waiver Providers are held at the county board, and are open to all providers to share information and support each other in the provision of services.  Click here to review minutes of these meetings.The county board works closely with Maple Leaf Community Residences, Inc. (MLCRI). This organization was created to locate, purchase, and maintain small community houses for individuals on Supported Living and IO Waivers. Currently MLCRI maintains 15 homes throughout Geauga County. The houses are purchased with funds from the Ohio Department of MRDD and Geauga County. GCBMRDD contracts with MLCRI to act as landlord to the individuals living in the homes. There is more infromation about MLCRI by accessing ther website at http://www.mlcr.org/

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