About Gingerbread House, Inc.
Our Team
Our Team includes a group of talented and dedicated individuals who take caring for the developmentally disabled individual as a service of the heart. Our professional team is made up of licensed nurses and certified direct support professionals who take great pride in the care and support we provide.
Our team works together as one to promote personal independence for those we support.
We firmly believe that every person is a unique individual with physical, emotional, social and intellectual needs. Every person has the ability and right to grow and develop at his or her own pace. Every person benefits when given the proper motivation and stimulation in a supportive, loving environment.
Our History
The GINGERBREAD HOUSE opened in 1981, and became the first facility of its kind in the central 15-county area.
GINGERBREAD HOUSE is a not-for-profit corporation.
Efforts to establish the home were spearheaded by parents and volunteers from the region who had a vision of person-centered living for individuals with multiple mental and physical challenges. These inspired workers were guided by the staff of the Rolla Regional Center and Missouri Department of Mental Health.
The home's Gingerbread house logo was selected from a coloring book used by one of the first residents. This logo continues in use today to honor those who came before and those who continue to benefit from that early vision.
Our Mission
Our Mission: To support each resident through a person-centered care approach that empowers each individual to achieve his or her highest potential and best quality of life.
Our Vision: To provide a home where each person lives life to the fullest and is treated with respect, dignity, and kindness.
Our Values: Are based in a relationship of TRUST between our leadership, our team, our residents and customers:
Treat everyone with Respect, Dignity, and Kindness.
Residents are our priority and our focus – our Reason for being here.
Understand our resident needs and our roles and responsibilities in meeting and supporting them.
Support each other in delivering the best care to achieve the best outcomes for each person.
Teamwork creates an environment of success for our staff and our residents.
Our Commitment: GBH is committed to ensuring that individuals with developmental disabilities can -
Achieve the highest quality of life possible
Grow and learn in the least restrictive environment for his or her skill level
Pursue personal lifestyles, interests, and goals to have a fulfilling life
Participate fully in all choices and decisions about himself or herself, with assistance from family, guardians, and staff
COMMUNITY
