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CIVITAN ACRES WELLNESS PROGRAM

The Civitan Acres Wellness Program is designed for individuals who desire a year round day program based on improving the quality of life for individuals with disabilities. This is achieved by helping them develop and balance emotional, intellectual, physical, social, and spiritual dimensions of their lives.

The hours of program operation are offered from 10:00 am to 3:30 pm, Monday through Friday. All activities provided through Civitan Acres focus on growth in independence and self- actualization. This is achieved by training in the areas of Nutritional Education, socialization, communication, behavior development, personal care, aerobic exercise and community access. By assisting people in the development of their skills, abilities and interests through onsite and community-based training’s, the goal of enhancing these individuals’ lives is continually pursued.

Program Goals:

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Program Location:

2210 Cedar Road
Chesapeake, Virginia 23323-6303

Services/Benefits Provided:

  • Medication Assistance

  • Personal needs assessment

  • Individualized plan of care

  • Holistic training

  • Functional and meaningful activities

  • Community Access

  • Supervision by qualified personnel


    • Populations served:

  • Individuals over 16 years of age or older with Intellectual Disabilities or Developmental Disabilities that are eligible for MR Medicaid waiver or DD Medicaid Waiver Day Support services.


    • Admission criteria:

  • Must have Intellectual Disabilities or Developmental disability

  • Eligible for Medicaid Waiver, Community Services Board or Private Funding.

  • Ability to benefit from services, including willingness to participate in community experiences, provided in group settings with the levels of staffing provided under current funding structures.

  • Medical needs do not necessitate skilled Nursing Care during program hours

  • Must be 16 years or older

  • Must be medically stable prior to admission including free from communicable diseases that pose a serious threat as defined by public health authorities (ex. Tuberculosis)

  • Must not be deemed a threat to self or others (including no recent history of serious aggressive or violent behavior).

  • Not actively abusing drugs or alcohol.

  • Must submit required intake paperwork for admission.


    • Discharge Criteria:

  • All applicable individual goals have been met.

  • Acceptance in alternate program.

  • Violent or disruptive behavior that poses danger to self or others and that has not been successfully controlled with appropriate support methods.

  • Consistent refusal to participate in activities including community experience.

  • Presents needs which cannot be met with available resources.

  • Services no longer required, excessive absenteeism or does not benefit from program.

    • Program Capacity:

  • 25 total daily


    • Opportunities for vocational services and wage earning:

  • No paid work opportunities are available at this site.

    • Staff Qualifications:

  • Trained and holds current CPR/ First Aid certification

  • Trained and holds current Medication Assistance certification

  • Trained and holds current Mandt (behavior management) certification

  • Free of communicable disease in any form.

  • Cleared through criminal background investigation and drug testing.

  • Has demonstrated skills and abilities in supporting and training people with cognitive/physical disabilities.

    • Accreditation & Licensure:

  • Eggleston Services, Inc. Day Support programs are CARF accredited in Personal and Social Support Services. It is also licensed to provide Day Support Services through the Department of Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Substance Abuse Services.