At Sertoma Star Services, we understand how complicated it can be to care for a loved one with a developmental disability. That’s why, through our Home Based program, we work as your partner in care. We’re here to help you coordinate the services you need to create a meaningful day for your loved one, while enabling him or her to remain at home.

Your Partner In Care

Home Based Support Services (HBS) provides self-directed assistance (SDA), support planning and supports to adults with developmental disabilities to prevent or delay out of home residential services. Individuals and families choose from an array of services that include needs assessment for services, day programs, direct services provided by domestic or other employees, as well as a variety of therapy and other services, such as adaptive equipment. Home Based Support Services are tailored to meet individuals’ evolving needs and preferences for support, while maintaining their current residences.

Our staff bring years of hands-on experience and professional expertise right to your doorstep. We will help you assess your budget, review your options, and provide recommendations regarding what services will meet your family’s needs. With Sertoma Star as your service facilitator, you can feel confident that you are making the best possible choices when it comes to the quality of your loved one’s care.

Program Highlights

  • Serving individuals with Adult Home-Based Support (AHBS) Medicaid Waivers
  • Services can be provided in the home of the individual or in the community
  • Services to promote skill development and community linkage including the State appointed fiscal agent ACES$
  • Coordinate with other programs in which individual/family is already involved
  • Provide skills training to help individuals and families to recruit and hire Personal Support Workers (PSW) as well as provide information on effective communication
  • Assist individuals and family with prior approval requests, such as adaptive equipment, home & vehicle modifications, assistive technology, and therapies

Uncertain about what programs would best support your family?

Sertoma Star’s HBS Services are designed for children as well as adults. Our staff bring years of hands-on experience and professional expertise right to your doorstep. We will help you assess your budget, review your options, and provide recommendations regarding what services will meet your family’s needs. With Sertoma Star as your service facilitator, you can feel confident that you are making the best possible choices when it comes to the quality of your loved one’s care.

Service Facilitators will assist you in learning about and choosing the services that best meet your family member’s needs. These services may include:

  • Personal Support Services
  • Behavior Intervention & Treatment
  • Training and Counseling for Unpaid Caregivers
  • Day Program Services
  • Transportation
  • Physical and Occupational Therapies
  • Adaptive Equipment/Assistive Technology
  • Home & Vehicle Modifications

We offer practical skills training to enable individuals and families to independently direct and manage Medicaid Waiver services.

For more information, contact Intake Coordinator Deanna Wetzel at intake@sertomastar.org or 708-300-8527.