DODD Services: United Home Care Services
United Home Care Services is a certified DODD provider in Ohio, delivering comprehensive waiver-funded programmes for individuals with developmental disabilities. Our services are available across Columbus, Cincinnati, and surrounding Ohio communities, helping adults with disabilities live independently. As an approved IO Waiver provider, we offer supported living, respite care, remote support technology, and non-medical transportation.
Services
- Supported Living
- IO Waiver Services
- Level I Services
- Company-Owned
- Wheelchair Van for
- Transporting Clients
- Nursing Services
- Social Work / Counseling
- Services
- Quality Assurance Reviews
- Benefit Attainment and Monitoring
- SSA
- SSI
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Food Stamps
Supported Living Services
United HCS offers support programs specially designed for the needs of those with developmental disabilities.
It is implemented through the Individual Program Plan (IPP) and covers the following:
- Acquiring safe and functional household furniture and furnishings
- Assistance in selecting and transferring into a home so the individual can practice independence
- Assistance with daily living activities
- Education and guidance in managing personal and employment affairs
- Introducing the individual to community activities
- Selecting personal care attendants.
Shared Living
The right support you need for independent living. It provides an option for adults with developmental disabilities to get the support they need while living with a family member or a caregiver. The person resides with one or more family members or caregivers, and they provide twenty percent or more of the person’s care and support services. OSL family members and caregivers support adults with developmental disabilities in a home setting. Some benefits of using the OSL service are that it:
- nurtures family bonds, long-term relationships, and community connections;
- provides consistency of care and a safe environment;
- helps the person experience a genuine community life;
- develops the routines chosen by the person; and
- promotes shared decision-making
Service Planning
Eligibility for the OSL (Ohio Shared Living) Service is decided based on a person’s living situation and person-centered needs outlined in the Individual Service Plan (ISP). To qualify for the OR service, a person must be at least 18 years of age, have an Individual Options (IO) Waiver, and live with one or more family members or caregivers approved to be OSL providers.
OSL service may be authorized when one or more adult caregivers who reside with the person provide twenty percent or more of the personal care and support services needed. OSL applies regardless of whether the person receiving the service and the caregiver are related. Other IO Waiver services, such as Respite, Self-Directed Transportation, Interpreter Services, Non-Medical Transportation, Adult Day, Vocational Habilitation, and employment or career services, are still available to people participating in Ohio Shared Living. A person receiving the OSL service may or may not have other roommates with developmental disabilities.
Community Respite
Care you can trust, relief you deserve. As a trusted DODD provider in Ohio, our respite care services are designed to offer short-term, compassionate support to individuals while giving caregivers the opportunity to rest and recharge. At our facility, we create a supportive and enriching environment where clients receive personalized attention and engaging activities. Our goal is to ensure individuals feel comfortable, safe, and connected while their caregivers experience the peace of mind they deserve.
🧑🏽⚕️ Offer Professional Short-Term Care
Skilled staff providing temporary relief to caregivers.
❤️🩹Promote Emotional Well-Being
Creating a nurturing space for socialization and connection.
🙌 Support Daily Living Activities
Assistance with meals, personal care, and mobility support.
🎯 Engage in Enriching Activities
Programs tailored to enhance mental, emotional, and physical wellness.
🧑⚕️ Provide Peace of Mind
Ensuring individuals are cared for with dignity and respect.
☮️ Foster Independence and Comfort
Encouraging a sense of routine and familiarity.
When to consider this service
If you are a caregiver needing temporary support for a loved one, Community Respite provides the perfect solution. As a trusted DODD provider in Ohio, we offer compassionate, high-quality care for a few hours, days, or weeks, helping families find balance while their loved ones receive reliable support.
Residential Respite
As a trusted DODD Provider in Ohio, Caring While You Rest offers a safe and nurturing environment where individuals receive professional, compassionate care while primary caregivers take time to rest and recharge. Our center is committed to delivering personalized support that promotes comfort, dignity, and overall well-being for every individual. Through our residential respite programs, families can maintain balance and peace of mind knowing their loved ones are in caring and capable hands.
Our Residential Respite Services include dependable short-term care designed to support both individuals and caregivers. As an experienced DODD Provider in Ohio, we create a welcoming and enriching atmosphere where clients enjoy personalized attention, meaningful engagement, and compassionate assistance tailored to their unique needs. Our goal is to help individuals feel safe, comfortable, and connected while caregivers receive the trusted relief and support they deserve.
👨🏼❤️👨🏿 Personalized Care Plans
Designed to meet each individual’s physical, emotional, and social needs.
🤝🏻 Daily Living Assistance
Support with personal care, meals, and medication reminders.
🧩 Recreational Activities
Engaging programs that foster social connection and emotional well-being.
🛡️ Safe and Welcoming Environment
A comfortable space where individuals feel secure and supported.
👨👩👧👦 Family Support
Giving caregivers time to recharge while trusting their loved ones are in good hands.
When to consider this service
If you are a caregiver needing temporary relief or support, Residential Respite is an ideal solution to ensure your loved one receives professional care. Whether for short-term or extended stays, our service allows you to rest knowing your family member is in a caring and dedicated environment.
Supported Living Services
- IO Waiver Services
- Level I Services
- Company-Owned Wheelchair Van for Transporting Clients
- Nursing Services
- Social Work / Counseling Services
- Behavioral Plans
- Social / Recreational Opportunities
- Quality Assurance Reviews
- Benefit Attainment and Monitoring:
- SSA
- SSI
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Food Stamps
Remote Supported Living
Remote Supported Living allows a trusted DODD Provider in Ohio to use electronic equipment and real-time communication tools to support individuals with developmental disabilities while promoting greater independence at home.
This service enables an off-site direct support professional to monitor and respond to a person’s health, safety, and daily needs through live two-way communication, similar to Skype or FaceTime. With guidance from a reliable DODD Provider in Ohio, individuals can easily communicate their needs while enjoying a safer and more independent lifestyle.
Remote Support uses two-way communication in real-time, just like Skype or FaceTime, so a person can communicate their needs easily. A person can choose supports like sensors that call for help if someone has fallen or cameras that help monitor who is visiting a person’s home.
This service is always combined with Assistive Technology.
When to Apply this Service? - DODD Provider in Ohio
Ohio is a Technology first state, which means Remote Support must be considered as the first option when authorizing services for a person with disabilities before authorizing on-site Homemaker/Personal Care staff.
The person’s service and support administrator, or SSA, will assess them for a need for Remote Support. If there is a need, the SSA will include it in the person’s individual service plan. When discussing if Remote Support is right for someone, the person and their team should follow these steps:
- Have a conversation to identify why a person uses direct care staff and if their health and safety needs can be met remotely.
- Hold a team meeting to talk about which needs might be met remotely, for what hours, and how backup support will be provided.
- If the person chooses Remote Support, he or she will use the free choice of provider process to select an agency provider. That provider will act as backup support to the person. The provider will subcontract with the Remote Support vendor to offer equipment and monitoring staff.
- If the backup support is unpaid, natural support like family or neighbors, the person, or their guardian will Choose the vendor.
- The service and support administrator will then work with the team to amend the individual service plan to include detailed procedures about the new Remote Support.
HPC Transportation
Safe rides anywhere you need
As a trusted DODD provider in Ohio, we understand the importance of reliable transportation for individuals with disabilities. Our HPC Transportation service provides safe and convenient transportation to appointments, errands, social events, and other essential destinations.
- We offer flexible scheduling and accessible vehicles to meet your individual needs.
- Trained and caring staff ensure a comfortable and stress-free travel experience. Benefits:
- Increased access to community resources and activities
- Reduced reliance on others for transportation
- Greater independence and participation in daily life
(NMT) Non-Medical Transportation
SAFE Ride
As a trusted DODD Provider in Ohio, UHCS offers Non-Medical Transportation services that help individuals safely travel to day programs, employment services, workplaces, volunteer activities, educational programs, and other approved destinations. These services are designed to support independence, community participation, and daily accessibility.
When to Apply this Service
A person’s Service and Support Administrator (SSA) will assess whether Non-Medical Transportation is needed. If approved, the service will be included in the individual’s service plan through a qualified DODD Provider in Ohio.
Non-Medical Transportation includes transportation to get to, from, between, or among:
- A place of employment
- A location where adult day support, career planning, group employment support, individual employment support, or vocational habilitation is provided to the individual
- A volunteer activity
- A post-secondary educational program
- An internship or practicum
- A drop-off or transfer location from which the individual is then transported to or from one of the above-listed places
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