WHO WE ARE

Mission

To provide high quality, person-centric long-term care within a structured homelike setting that contributes to a sense of community for adults with autism and other developmental disabilities. We also strive to provide a supportive workplace for our dedicated, caring staff.

History

PLUS Group Homes is a non-profit agency which has been in existence for more than 30 years. It began as a vision, originating from parents who had children who were suffering with developmental disabilities. Some of the children who were placed in large, warehouse style institutions and were not satisfied with the quality of care while others had their children living at home with them and were concerned over who would care for their loved one when they could no longer do so. This core group of parents dedicated themselves to establishing an agency whose mission it would be to provide housing and essential services to adults with autism and other developmental disabilities within communities in Nassau County.

Services

Housing

Person-centered treatment and care is provided in residential homes (both ICF's & IRA's) in communities in Nassau County. These NY State certified sites provide 24 hour staffing and supervision.

Medical Care

Nursing care is provided, as indicated, by both RN's and LPN's while physician-required services are effected by transporting to both private practice and facility providers and settings.

Psychiatric Care

A psychiatrist performs evaluations and assessments on site and monitors medication usage. PLUS also utilizes experienced behavior specialists to devise treatment plans and to promote proper implementation of such.

Counseling

For those who are verbal and who exhibit the potential to benefit from talk therapy counseling services are provided on-site.

Recreation

All consumers are offered opportunities to grow from positive experiences in the community. Our recreation therapist develops monthly plans of events to attend and evaluates with the clinical team which consumers would benefit from the specific offerings/opportunities. Major trips are also planned for those desiring to go.

Fitness Program

PLUS has partnered with a fitness training entity, Top Shelf Fitness, to provide fitness certified trainers to consumers on a twice-weekly basis at our site. The training is personalized as each consumer who participates has been evaluated and has a plan developed specifically for them. Our Uniondale house has all of the required equipment at its location.

Social Work

Our social worker ensures that all consumers maintain their Medicaid eligibility.

Art and Music Therapy

These therapies are available to any and all consumers who desire to participate. These modes of communication and expression are especially valuable to those who have little, or no, verbal abilities.

Nutrition

A master's level nutritionist attends our clinical meetings on-site to oversee the eating habits and nutritional needs of our consumers.