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Welcoming living area inside the Homefull Care residence in Tampa, Florida
APD-Focused Residential Provider · Tampa, Florida

Physician-Led APD Residential Care for Adults With Developmental Disabilities in Tampa, FL.

Led by Dr. Rhonel Citterbart, Homefull Care Services is a medically supportive APD residential care home in Tampa built for dignity, stability, community inclusion, and dependable 24/7 support.

24/7 Trained
Staff Support
🩺 Physician-Led
Oversight
🏠 APD-Focused
Residential Care
📍 Tampa &
Suncoast Region
— A Physician-Led APD Residential Provider

Medically supportive residential care — built around safety, structure, and daily dignity.

Homefull Care Services is an APD-focused residential care home providing residential habilitation for adults with developmental disabilities. Founded by Dr. Rhonel Citterbart, our approach is shaped by clinical experience and a personal belief that every individual deserves a true home — not just a placement.

We support individuals with intellectual disabilities, autism, behavioral support needs, and higher health-coordination needs in a safe, structured, home-like environment focused on daily dignity, community inclusion, and dependable care.

Explore Our Services
Funding
iBudget-Aligned Services
Service Type
Residential Habilitation
Leadership
Physician-Founded & Led
Tagline
Physician-led. APD-focused. Built for dignity, safety, and dependable daily support.
— Who We Serve

Designed for adults who need dependable daily support — and a real sense of home.

Homefull Care Services is designed for individuals who may benefit from structured, person-centered residential support in a home-like environment in Tampa, Florida.

Final placement depends on APD eligibility, waiver authorization, service needs, staffing capacity, and individual assessment.

A note on language: We describe our services as medically supportive APD residential care — not skilled nursing or hospital-level care. Our physician-led oversight shapes our approach to safety, observation, and care coordination within the residential habilitation model.

  • 24/7 supervision and structured daily routines
  • Medication support and health monitoring
  • Assistance with personal care and activities of daily living
  • Behavioral and emotional support needs
  • Community inclusion and social engagement
  • Appointment coordination and care communication
  • Observation for changes in condition
  • A safe, stable, family-like home environment
  • Respite or short-term support when appropriate
— Our Services

Eight service areas built for safety, structure, and daily support.

Core Dining area supporting daily residential living

Residential Habilitation

Comprehensive daily living support within a structured APD-licensed residential home — the foundation of everything we do.

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Core Welcoming living area at Homefull Care

24/7 Trained Support

Dependable around-the-clock staff presence, structured routines, safety checks, and support with daily living needs — every hour of the day.

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Specialty Accessible, safety-equipped bathroom

Medically Supportive Care

A clinically informed setting for residents who need medication awareness, appointment coordination, observation for changes in condition, and communication with families and care teams.

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Specialty Calm outdoor patio for structured daily time

Behavior-Supportive Care

Structured routines, consistent staffing, individualized support strategies, and calm redirection for residents who benefit from predictable daily environments.

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Daily Living Residential kitchen supporting daily living skills

Personal Supports

Assistance with daily routines, hygiene, meals, mobility, communication, community participation, and independence-building skills.

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Planned Calm residential detail

Respite & Short-Term Support

Supportive care and supervision when a family member or caregiver is temporarily unavailable — when authorized and appropriate through APD.

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Engagement Community and social engagement space

Community Inclusion

Planned outings, social engagement, recreation, volunteer opportunities, spiritual participation, and meaningful community involvement.

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Population A calm, structured residential environment

Autism & Intellectual Disability Support

Individualized support for adults with autism and intellectual disabilities — structured, sensory-aware, routine-centered, and dignity-first.

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— Why Homefull Care Is Different

Not just another group home. A physician-led, APD-focused residential care home built on four core commitments.

01

Physician-Led Perspective

Clinical experience shapes how we think about safety, observation, early recognition, prevention, and care coordination. Our approach is built around noticing what matters before it becomes a problem.

02

Dependable Communication

Families, guardians, and Waiver Support Coordinators deserve timely updates, honest answers, and a team that returns calls. We commit to responsive, documented communication at every step.

03

Structured Daily Living

Residents thrive with consistency. Our daily routines are built around each individual — not the schedule of the facility. Stability, dignity, and meaningful activity every day.

04

Whole-Person Support

Health awareness, emotional wellness, community inclusion, and quality of life — all together. We focus on the whole person, not just their diagnosis or waiver authorization.

— Safety & Staffing

Families trust the home. They choose based on the people inside it.

Our staff model is built around dependability, training, supervision, and accountability. At Homefull Care, the people who care for our residents are the most important part of what we do.

A note on behavior-supportive services: APD residential habilitation includes standard and behavior-focused models. Behavior-focused services require designation and specific staff qualifications. Our site describes behavior-supportive residential care only in ways consistent with our licensure and designation status. We are transparent with families and coordinators about what we provide and what requires additional authorization.

  • Background-screened caregivers with ongoing oversight
  • Medication assistance training, where applicable and authorized
  • Emergency preparedness and response protocols
  • Incident reporting and documentation standards
  • Resident rights, dignity, and privacy protections
  • Infection-control practices and hygiene standards
  • Fall-risk awareness and safety planning
  • Nutrition and hydration monitoring and support
  • Consistent daily routines for stability and wellbeing
  • Clear escalation when medical or behavioral concerns arise
  • Safe transportation planning and coordination
  • Staff trained to recognize when additional clinical attention is needed
Dr. Rhonel Citterbart, Founder and Physician Leader of Homefull Care Services
Dr. Rhonel Citterbart
Founder & Physician Leader
— Why I Started Homefull Care Services

Physician-led. Person-centered. Built from personal belief.

"Every person deserves a home where they are safe, supported, respected, and given the chance to live with dignity."

Growing up, I learned how important home really is. Even when resources were limited, home was still the place where we felt cared for, protected, and connected. That stayed with me.

As a physician, I have seen how much a person's health and quality of life are shaped by their living environment. I have cared for people with disabilities who were able to thrive because they had family, structure, advocacy, and community around them.

Homefull Care Services was created from that belief — and from a commitment to bring clinical insight, compassion, and genuine accountability to APD residential care in Tampa.

— Dr. Rhonel Citterbart, Founder

— Our Home

A home worth seeing before you call.

See the spaces designed for comfort, dignity, and daily living.

— Who We Partner With

A residential provider built for families, coordinators, and clinical partners.

A warm, calming residential environment for families For Families
— Families & Guardians

A home where your loved one is truly seen.

Choosing a residential home is one of the hardest decisions a family can make. At Homefull Care, we approach every conversation with honesty, patience, and a clear understanding of what is at stake. Our goal is to provide a safe, structured, clinically informed home where your loved one is supported with dignity.

  • Person-centered, dignity-first care
  • Open, ongoing communication with families and guardians
  • Clinically informed oversight and care coordination
  • Safe, structured, home-like environment
  • Support for independence, routines, and community participation
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A professional workspace where referral conversations begin For Coordinators
— Waiver Support Coordinators

Referral-ready. Responsive. Built to be a dependable partner.

We understand that Waiver Support Coordinators need responsive communication, clear answers, and dependable providers. Homefull Care Services is built to make the referral process organized, transparent, and timely — every time.

  • One-business-day response to referral inquiries
  • Clear admission criteria and honest fit assessments
  • Tour coordination and transition planning support
  • Documentation support and clear communication with care teams
  • Waitlist option if no bed is immediately available
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Exterior of the Homefull Care Services residence in Tampa, Florida For Clinicians
— Hospital & Discharge Partners

Safe residential placement for adults with complex support needs.

For discharge planners and clinical teams supporting adults with developmental disabilities, Homefull Care Services offers a structured, clinically informed residential setting focused on safety, stability, care coordination, and communication.

  • Physician-led perspective and clinical awareness
  • Support for higher health-coordination needs
  • Behavior-supportive residential structure
  • Clear communication with families, coordinators, and care teams
Discuss Placement Fit
— How Referrals Work

A clear, organized referral process — from first inquiry to placement.

We make the referral process straightforward and respectful of everyone's time. Here's what to expect when you reach out to Homefull Care Services.

01

Submit a Referral Inquiry

Families, guardians, Waiver Support Coordinators, or clinical teams submit an inquiry online, by phone, or by email.

02

We Review Support Needs

We review the individual's support needs, waiver authorization, and whether we are a good fit for the resident and their goals.

03

Conversation & Fit Assessment

We schedule a family or support coordinator conversation to talk through needs, ask questions honestly, and assess mutual fit.

04

Tour & Documentation

When appropriate, we arrange a home tour and begin coordinating required documentation with families and the support team.

05

Transition Planning & Placement

We coordinate transition planning, placement steps, and a supported move-in — working closely with every member of the care team.

— Current Status

We are preparing to open. Families and coordinators can connect with us now.

Homefull Care Services is preparing to open a physician-led, APD-focused residential home in Tampa, Florida. We are actively developing our home environment, staffing systems, referral process, and compliance-ready operations.

Families, Waiver Support Coordinators, and care partners may contact us now to discuss future placement needs, ask questions, or join our interest list. Once licensed and open, we will update this page to reflect that we are accepting referrals.

Helpful Information to Have Before Referring

  • Resident age and primary diagnosis
  • Current living situation
  • Waiver / support authorization status
  • Waiver Support Coordinator contact
  • Behavioral support needs
  • Medication assistance needs
  • Mobility or fall-risk concerns
  • Preferred move-in timeline
  • Guardian/family contact information
— Insights & Resources

Guides for families and referral partners.

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Plan future placement with us. We'll help guide every step.

We are preparing to open and welcome conversations now. Families, Waiver Support Coordinators, and care partners can join our interest list, ask questions, and begin planning future residential placement.