What Immanuel Lutheran Communities does

Immanuel Living (formerly Immanuel Lutheran Communities) is a Montana-based, non-profit Life Plan Community (continuing care retirement community) founded in 1957 in Kalispell, and one of only two such communities in the state. It operates an integrated single-campus model delivering the full continuum of senior care — independent living across four product types (The Terraces, The Villas, The Cottages, and The Lofts, with the Lofts opening 2027), assisted living, memory support at The Lodge and The Retreat, skilled nursing, short-term rehabilitation, and outpatient therapy — plus adjacent lines in in-home care (Immanuel Living at Home), an early childhood learning center (Growing Roots), and a charitable foundation.

Name

Immanuel Lutheran Communities

Legal name

Immanuel Living

Website

https://ilcorp.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1957

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Immanuel Living is a non-profit Life Plan Community in Kalispell, Montana offering the full continuum of senior care — independent living, assisted living, memory support, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation — plus in-home care, early learning, and foundation services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Senior Living / Life Plan Community (Continuing Care Retirement Community)

NAICS

Continuing Care Retirement Communities and Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly (6233), Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly (623312), Nursing and Residential Care Facilities (623)

SIC

Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Services-Skilled Nursing Care Facilities (8051), Services-Home Health Care Services (8082)

akta.pro primary industry

Independent Living within CCRC Campuses (IL Component) (HLADAAAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

General Assisted Living Facilities (HLADABAA), Behavioral Health–Capable Assisted Living (Mental Health/SUD Support) (HLADABAI), Luxury/Resort-Style Independent Living Communities (HLADAAAC)

Keywords

• Senior living services
• Assisted living care
• Skilled nursing care
• Memory support services
• Continuing care retirement community

Headquarters

HQ city

Kalispell

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Entrance Fees: One-time entrance fees for independent living units (The Lofts, The Cottages, The Villas, The Terraces). These fees provide access to the Life Plan Community and priority access to higher levels of care. Options include traditional entrance fees and 75% refundable plans.
2. Monthly Service Fees: Recurring monthly fees covering housing, dining, amenities, housekeeping, utilities, and access to community services. Fees vary by residence type and service package level.
3. Healthcare Services Revenue: Revenue from assisted living, memory support, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation services. Billed based on level of care required. Accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.
4. Immanuel Foundation Donations: Charitable donations from community members to support seniors in need. Over half of Immanuel Living Retreat residents are low income, Medicaid qualified, and the Foundation helps bridge funding gaps.
5. Immanuel Living at Home Services: In-home care services including assistance with daily tasks, medication reminders, companionship, and wellness support for seniors living independently in the Flathead Valley.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels12 records

Core offering

Immanuel Living operates a Life Plan Community on a single Kalispell, Montana campus, offering independent living residences (The Lofts, The Cottages, The Villas, The Terraces), assisted living, memory support, skilled nursing, short-term rehabilitation, outpatient therapy, and in-home care services through Immanuel Living at Home. It supplements its resident services with pastoral care, the Growing Roots Early Learning Center, and the charitable Immanuel Foundation, providing a complete continuum of senior care from independent living through end-of-life support on one campus.

Product overview

Immanuel Living is a Life Plan Community (formerly Continuing Care Retirement Community) offering a full continuum of senior living and care services on one campus in Kalispell, Montana. The portfolio includes four independent living options: The Terraces at Buffalo Hill (apartments), The Villas at Buffalo Hill (apartments with amenities), The Cottages at Buffalo Hill (award-winning patio homes), and The Lofts at Buffalo Hill (opening 2027). Supportive living services span Assisted Living, Memory Support (at The Lodge and The Retreat), Short-Term Rehabilitation, Outpatient Therapy, and Skilled Nursing Care. Additional offerings include Immanuel Living at Home (in-home care), the Immanuel Foundation (charitable giving for seniors in need), Growing Roots Early Learning Center (childcare), and Pastoral Care Services. The integrated model allows residents to transition seamlessly across care levels as needs change.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Terraces at Buffalo Hill: Independent and assisted living senior residential community offering chef-prepared dining, fitness activities, and social events
• The Villas at Buffalo Hill
• The Cottages at Buffalo Hill
• The Lofts at Buffalo Hill
• The Retreat at Buffalo Hill
• The Lodge at Buffalo Hill
• Immanuel Living at Home
• Immanuel Foundation
• Growing Roots Early Learning Center

Products and services

• The Terraces at Buffalo Hill (Independent & Assisted Living) Senior residential community offering independent and assisted living apartments with chef-prepared dining, fitness center, and full access to campus amenities; serves active seniors 55+ and seniors needing daily living assistance.
• The Villas at Buffalo Hill Independent living senior apartments with balconies, fireplaces, full-size washer/dryer, and granite countertops; residents receive priority access to higher levels of care on the same campus.
• The Cottages at Buffalo Hill Architecture Award-Winning single-family patio homes ranging from 1,300-1,550 sq ft with covered front porches, fireplaces, and fenced yards for independent seniors.
• The Lofts at Buffalo Hill Newest independent living offering featuring 39 spacious residences (550-1,725 sq ft) with floor-to-ceiling windows, including a pedestrian skybridge, expanded employee parking, and the future Wild Thyme Cafe.
• Assisted Living Assisted living services customized to individual needs to enable residents to maintain independence as long as possible within The Terraces apartments on the Kalispell campus.
• Memory Support (The Lodge at Buffalo Hill and Memory Support at The Retreat) Memory support neighborhoods offering specialized programming designed to engage and nurture residents living with Alzheimer's disease, dementia, or other memory-related conditions in a secure environment.
• Short-Term Rehabilitation (The Retreat) Post-acute care and short-term rehabilitation in a private suite environment with one-on-one therapy sessions, hospitality-focused care, and a focus on returning residents home. Accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.
• Outpatient Therapy Outpatient therapy services including physical, occupational, speech, and massage therapy delivered at The Retreat's fitness center to residents and the broader Flathead Valley community.
• Skilled Nursing (The Retreat) Long-term skilled nursing care with professional caregivers providing 24-hour residential care in private and semiprivate rooms with individualized care plans; accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. Immanuel Skilled Care Center received a deficiency-free state survey in October 2023.
• Immanuel Living at Home In-home care services providing personalized support for independent living, including assistance with daily tasks, medication reminders, companionship, and errand services for older adults in the Flathead Valley.
• Growing Roots Early Learning Center Licensed non-profit early learning center and preschool program serving children 8 weeks to 12 years with quality childcare that encourages all areas of development; operates Kalispell (323 Northridge Drive) and Somers locations.
• Immanuel Foundation (Charitable Giving Program) Charitable foundation that cultivates donations to support Montana seniors in need, including low-income and Medicaid-qualified residents, bridging funding gaps in senior care.
• Pastoral Care Services Spiritual enrichment services including chaplaincy, pastoral care, weekly worship services, Bible study, Catholic communion services, and memorial services, led by a full-time chaplain on the Kalispell campus.

Quantifiable outcome

• Deficiency Free Survey - Immanuel Skilled Care Center received a deficiency-free state survey in October 2023
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Swank EnterprisescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConstruction partner for The Lofts at Buffalo Hill expansion project. Will employ over 40 workers at the project's peak. Project valued at approximately $12 million total.
• LPW ArchitecturecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitectural firm designing The Lofts at Buffalo Hill. Responsible for design and planning of the 39-residence independent living expansion.
• Lutheran Services in AmericaminorOthersNational network of Lutheran health and human service organizations. Immanuel Living maintains affiliation with founding denomination.
• LeadingAgeminorOthersNational association of nonprofit aging services providers. Member organization for advocacy and best practices.
• Montana Health Care AssociationminorOthersState association representing healthcare providers in Montana.
• Montana Synod Evangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaminorOthersFounding denomination. Immanuel Living maintains active relationship with founding church body while welcoming residents of all faiths.
• Novare Wellness ExchangeminorOthersWellness network providing resources and programming for senior wellness initiatives.
• SPOT Pet InsuranceminorOthersEmployee benefit partner providing affordable pet insurance for employees' cats and dogs through SPOT Pet insurance.
• Kalispell Chamber of CommerceminorOthersLocal Chamber of Commerce membership for business networking and community engagement.
• KGEZ RadiocoreGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal radio partnership for 'A Happy Healthier You' segment discussing senior health topics. Weekly appearance by Immanuel Living staff on Good Morning Show.
• Lexi Richardson PhotographyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent photography services for community events and groundbreaking ceremonies.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• National Lutheran Communities & Services: Faith-based (Lutheran) nonprofit operator of Life Plan Communities and senior living services across multiple states. Highly comparable to Immanuel Living given shared Lutheran affiliation, nonprofit status, and continuum-of-care model.
• Transforming Age: Nonprofit organization operating Life Plan Communities, affordable housing, and home- and community-based services for seniors. Directly comparable to Immanuel Living's mix of campus-based care plus in-home services.
• Erickson Senior Living: Operates a network of large-scale Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRCs) / Life Plan Communities across the U.S. Like Immanuel Living, Erickson offers a full continuum of care on single campuses with entrance fee and monthly service fee revenue models.
• Good Samaritan Society: Faith-based nonprofit providing senior living, skilled nursing, and home-based services across the U.S. Highly comparable to Immanuel Living given shared nonprofit status, faith-driven mission, and full continuum of care including home health.
• Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America: Faith-based nonprofit senior living operator serving Kansas and Missouri with independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing. Comparable to Immanuel Living in mission-driven nonprofit structure and CCRC-style continuum.
• Covenant Living Communities and Services: Faith-based nonprofit organization operating CCRC/Life Plan Communities, senior living, and healthcare services nationwide. Mirrors Immanuel Living's Lutheran heritage, faith-driven mission, and multi-level care offerings.

Broad incumbents

• Life Care Centers of America: Privately held operator of skilled nursing, assisted living, and rehabilitation facilities across the U.S. Comparable to Immanuel Living's Retreat skilled nursing and rehabilitation offerings, though Life Care's portfolio is heavily skewed to skilled nursing.
• Sunrise Senior Living: Large national assisted living and memory care operator. Comparable to Immanuel Living's assisted living and memory support segments, with similar service philosophy around personalized resident care, but operates as a for-profit, multi-state chain.
• Brookdale Senior Living: Largest U.S. senior living operator with a national portfolio spanning independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing. Overlaps with Immanuel Living across multiple care levels but at vastly greater scale and as a for-profit public company.
• Atria Senior Living: Major U.S. senior living operator with independent living, assisted living, and memory care communities. Overlaps with Immanuel Living's independent and assisted living offerings but with a national for-profit footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles21 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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