Families Speak

EVALUATION OF COMCARE

by Parents, Relatives, Conservators   February 2009 

The response from family members and conservators on our annual Evaluation of Comcare was very positive. The areas we asked them to assess were safety, response to emergencies, medical care, respect and dignity, money, nutritious meals, communication and overall assessment of Comcare's services.

Below is a sample of the comments that family members and conservators made about Comcare's services:

  How has your relative benefited from being at Comcare?

"My son has matured and achieved a level of independence I never thought I would see. He enjoys his friends, the staff and outings." 

"He has had a more active life. He loves the training center."

"He is able to do some things for himself. He is able to participate in activities, like church and the workshop. He is content and happy in his new home. His whole life has been enriched by Comcare."

"Being able to have a job in a nice place to fit her ability.  She has a nice comfortable place to live." 

"In spite of his disabilities, he has been able to sustain a very good quality of life with Comcare's services and staff." 

"Good place to work, he enjoys that."

"The staff is always kind and considerate. They are understanding of my son's behavior and knowledgeable on how to help him." 

"I could not even list how much my son has improved in his life at Comcare.  What I want in his life is to be happy!! You all have given him that chance!"

"He's happy!"

"Interaction with others - enjoyment."

"Friends, work/life skills." 

"My son is happier and more outgoing."

What do you like about Comcare?

"Long term staff."

"Everyone is always so polite, always sends updates about medical conditions and medications." 

"Staff provides consistent attention, care and concern for their clients and their needs. The training and commitment of staff."

"The "home" like atmosphere environment. Comcare takes every effort to ensure the safety and happiness of my son." 

"The efficiency with which all areas of their services function, due to the excellence of the administrative staff."

"They are friendly and treat us with respect."

"It's a safe and comfortable environment."

"Focus on clients and excellence."

"My son likes to live at Comcare." 

"The comfort and care Comcare gives my son is definitely beyond compare."

"Medical attention; cleanliness; care of clients; outings; staff always helpful and attentive." 

"My son, for many years, has received the care and training he needs to grow and learn. The staff is always kind and considerate. They are very understanding of my son's behavior and knowledgeable on how to help him." 

"Good program and quality of life for the patient."

"It has a very nice workshop - offers a variety of activities for clients."

"Facilities, program, activities, and professional and caring staff members."

"Their care of the people that need them so bad!"

"It has helped our son develop beyond our expectations. We are very fortunate to have Comcare. Comcare staff is always looking forward to provide best care." 

"New facility, opportunities for supported employment in community and in group activities like dances."