Nonotuck Resource Associates is proud to announce our recent 3-year accreditation by Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) International. From May 2-4, representatives from CARF reviewed Nonotuck’s service delivery through a Digitally Enabled Site Survey (DESS) in Host Family/ Shared Living services delivery [in both DDS and AFC services], in nursing and clinical services, in the area of health and safety, and IT services.
Representatives from CARF met virtually across the state at Nonotuck’s 11 Program/ Service locations as well as virtual visits with stakeholders, providers, and people served.
Nonotck received high commendations for our fiscal operations and department, our civility and wellness initiatives, our deep commitment to human rights, and our commitment to the people we serve. The CARF team mentioned our highly qualified leadership team, our terrific Board of Directors, and our value-based exceptional strategic plan.
According to the CARF Accreditation report: “Nonotuck Resource Associates is an organization clearly committed to making the needs of the persons served its primary focus. The board of directors, leadership team, and staff members strive for excellence in services. It is evident that the persons served benefit from the programs and services provided. The organization’s board, leadership, and management team demonstrate effective decision making and sound financial management.”
CARF went on to praise Nonotuck’s staff as going above and beyond, with one stakeholder commenting that Nonotuck staff are “like a family,” and are “always extremely helpful.”
The CARF accreditation process applies sets of standards to service areas and business practices during an on-site survey. Accreditation is an ongoing process, signaling to the public that a service provider is committed to continuously improving services, encouraging feedback, and serving the community. Accreditation also demonstrates a provider's commitment to enhance its performance, manage its risk, and distinguish its service delivery.
CARF International, a group of companies that includes CARF Canada and CARF Europe, is an independent, nonprofit accreditor of health and human services.
Through accreditation, CARF assists service providers in improving the quality of their services, demonstrating value, and meeting internationally recognized organizational and program standards.
Nonotuck Resource Associates offers Shared Living, Adult Family Care, and personalized day services for people with disabilities. We provide support and services at locations across Massachusetts and are the largest shared living organization in the state.
More information is available on our website at www.nonotuck.com.
Learn how Nonotuck developed a love-based ideology of care. We started our shared living program as an alternative to group homes for people with disabilities. Instead, Shared Living creates genuine life transformation for people with disabilities, as well as families and communities. The true power of caregiving is found through hospitality, authenticity, and love.
