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Venture Community Services

General Info

Program Name
Shared Living
Agency Office
1 Picker Road
Sturbridge, MA 01566
Phone
978-314-3550
Program Type
Residentialprogram types definition
Business Filing Type
Corporation
Organizational Type
Non-Profit
Hours of Operation
Monday through Sunday 24/7
Accessibility Features
Services at Home
Contact
Kendra Tortolani
Services
Food – At home, Home Care Corporation (Home Care), Skills Training, Socialization Activities
Populations Served
All Disabilities, Autism Spectrum, Developmental Disability, Elderly Person with disabilities, Intellectual Disabilities, Physical Disabilities
Eligibility Requirements
DDS eligibility

Narrative

The Venture Shared Living program focuses on providing people with developmental disabilities (DD) a  compatible home space to enrich their lives.  Providers welcome an adult with a disability into their homes, lives and families.  The ultimate goal is for the person and provider to build a mutually supportive relationship.

 Shared Living Caregiver Guidelines

* Provide the person with a safe, clean, and comfortable home

* Assist with and schedule the person’s medical and  dental appointments

* Ensure that doctor’s recommendations are being fulfilled

* Assist with learning daily living skills

* Develop a relationship with participant based upon mutual respect

* Possess a valid driver’s license with access to a reliable vehicle

* Foster community involvement, social development, and positive relationship building

* Ensure the overall wellbeing of the person and welcome them into the family unit

 Respite care and professional training are provided as well as a tax free annual payment

Licensure

Client Information

Staff to Client Ratios
1 clients to every 1 staff person
Age Range of Clients
18 years to 100 years

Towns Served

STATEWIDE (ALL TOWNS)

Record last updated on 09/07/2025

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