DODD-Certified · HPC-Certified · Family-Founded · Cuyahoga County, Ohio

More than care.
A family that
understands.

Person-centered, DODD-certified and HPC-certified support for adults with developmental disabilities — including autism — across Cuyahoga County.

✓ DODD & HPC certified ✓ Person-centered care ✓ Family-owned & operated
The Dial family — the family behind Sam Adult Care

Our Founders

Built by a family who lives it

Rodney and Sherese Dial founded Sam Adult Care after raising their daughter Asia, who was diagnosed with autism at just three years old. Everything here comes from that experience — the advocacy, the patience, and the belief that every person deserves to be truly heard.

Meet Rodney & Sherese

Who We Serve

Care built around the person, not the paperwork

We support adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities to live safely, build independence, and take part fully in the communities they call home.

Dignity first. Every person is supported with respect and understanding, never treated as a task on a list.
Real independence. We build self-esteem and self-sufficiency through customized, hands-on support.
Safe & supported. A safe environment and dependable caregivers families can rely on.

Our Services

Everyday support that meets each person where they are

Respite Care

Short-term, dependable relief for family caregivers — trusted support so you can rest, work, or handle life's demands while your loved one stays in caring hands.

Personal Care

Respectful help with daily personal tasks — bathing, dressing, grooming — always with privacy and comfort in mind.

Home & Daily Living

Housekeeping, laundry, grocery shopping, and preparing meals that meet each person's specific dietary needs.

Community Integration

Encouraging engagement in social networks and the community, so each person is active and included where they live.

Transportation & Appointments

Help planning appointments, organizing schedules, and arranging transportation to get there.

Skill Building & Behavior Support

Teaching self-care skills and supporting individualized behavior plans that honor each person's strengths.

Advocacy & Connection

We listen, we advocate, and we build loving relationships — because good care is built on trust.

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Our Story

Founded by a family who has lived it

Sam Adult Care was founded by Rodney and Sherese Dial, inspired by their daughter Asia, who was diagnosed with autism at just three years old. Her journey taught them what it truly means to navigate the system, advocate for meaningful support, and fight for environments where people with developmental disabilities are understood and empowered.

That lived experience is the heart of everything we do — an agency rooted in dignity, respect, and genuine connection.

Read our family story

"Asia taught us patience, resilience, and the power of person-centered care. She inspired us to build an agency where individuals are supported not just with services, but with understanding and heart."

— Rodney & Sherese Dial, Founders

Ready to talk about care?

Whether you're a family seeking support for a loved one or a professional making a referral, we're here to help. Reach out and speak with someone who understands.