Shema Healthcare Inc

Shema Healthcare is a District of Columbia-based health and human services agency and DC Medicaid-approved provider supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Through the DDA Waiver Program, the organization offers person-centered residential and community-based services designed to promote independence, dignity, community inclusion, and a fulfilling quality of life. Its trained Direct Support Professionals and specialists work with individuals, families, and community partners to understand personal goals and strengths, develop tailored support plans, and connect people with relevant resources.

Services include Supported Living, Host Home, Companion, and Direct Support Professional support; hourly and daily respite care; and behavioral support delivered by professional, paraprofessional, and non-professional staff. Shema Healthcare also provides Day Habilitation and one-to-one community programming, along with employment readiness, job coaching, vocational rehabilitation, and supported employment. Transitional services offer one-time assistance for individuals moving to new homes or settings. Across its services, the agency emphasizes individual choice, informed decision-making, meaningful participation in community life, and support shaped around each person’s needs and aspirations.