National Church Residences

What National Church Residences does

National Church Residences is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1961 in Waverly, Ohio, and now headquartered in Dublin, Ohio. It is the nation's largest nonprofit provider of senior affordable housing and the operator of the nation's largest team of service coordinators in senior housing, managing more than 350 communities across 23 states and serving over 70,000 seniors annually with a staff of 2,300+. The organization was originally formed by Rev. John R. Glenn and four Ohio Presbyterian churches as Ohio Church Residences and has since been rebranded to reflect national reach while retaining a faith-rooted Christian service mission.

The organization operates a vertically integrated platform spanning senior housing and healthcare delivery. Its core products are organized into two main divisions: Senior Affordable Housing (subsidized units for low- to moderate-income older adults) and Senior Living Communities (independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and continuing care retirement communities). Healthcare services are delivered through four modules — Primary Care (in partnership with At Your Door Visiting Healthcare Services), Medicare-certified Home Health Care, Home Health Aide Services, and Hospice Care (including the Memorable Moments program) — supplemented by Chaplaincy Services, Development and Asset Management, Service Coordination, and Medicare/Medicaid insurance navigation via the SSIP Insurance Partners alliance. The organization also operates the National Church Residences Foundation for fundraising and program support.

National Church Residences generates revenue through a recurring model combining housing rents (with disclosed market-rate senior living starting at $2,650 to $3,650 per month), fee-for-service and Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement across healthcare services, tax credit and government program financing (LIHTC, tax-exempt bonds, TIF, federal/state/local grants and loans), and charitable donations through the Foundation. Its go-to-market combines direct-to-consumer outreach (website, community search, call centers), community-based sales, and enterprise partnerships with healthcare payers and developers (notably UnitedHealth for capital and Trinity Baptist Church / Nix Development Company for community development). The organization is governed by an independent Board of Directors, led by President and CEO Susan DiMickele, and pursues a publicly stated vision to impact 100,000 seniors by 2030.

Name

National Church Residences

Legal name

National Church Residences

Website

https://nationalchurchresidences.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1961

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Senior Housing and Healthcare Services

NAICS

Continuing Care Retirement Communities and Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly (62331), Continuing Care Retirement Communities (623311), Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly (623312), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities) (623110)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Nonprofit / Faith-Based CCRCs (HLADAEAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Affordable/Subsidized Independent Living (HUD/LIHTC) Communities (HLADAAAB), Senior Living Property Management (BPAJAGAI), Senior Living & Assisted Living Facility Construction (IMAFACAJ)

Keywords

• Senior affordable housing
• Assisted living services
• Senior home health care
• Hospice care services
• Continuing care retirement

Headquarters

HQ city

Columbus

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Senior Housing Rental Revenue: Revenue from rental payments across senior affordable housing communities and senior living communities. Pricing varies by location, apartment size, and level of care needed.
2. Healthcare Services Revenue: Revenue from providing healthcare services including primary care, home health care, home health aide services, and hospice care. Services accept Medicare, Medicaid, and major private insurance plans.
3. Tax Credit and Government Programs: Leverages tax-exempt bonds, tax increment financing (TIF), low-income housing tax credits (LIHTC), and federal, state, or local loan and grant programs to finance affordable senior housing development.
4. Donations and Foundation: Charitable donations through the National Church Residences Foundation supporting programs, resident emergency funds, chaplaincy services, hospice care, and employee assistance.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

National Church Residences is a nonprofit provider that operates senior affordable housing communities and senior living communities (independent living, assisted living, memory care, CCRCs) for older adults, primarily those with low to moderate incomes. It also delivers integrated healthcare services including primary care, home health care, home health aide services, and hospice care across 350+ communities in 23 states, supported by service coordination, chaplaincy, insurance navigation, and affordable housing development.

Product overview

National Church Residences operates a comprehensive senior housing and healthcare platform organized across multiple sub-brands and service modules. The organization manages over 350 communities across 23 states serving more than 70,000 seniors annually. The core product portfolio consists of two main divisions: Senior Affordable Housing (a dedicated sub-brand for low-income seniors) and Senior Living Communities (offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, and CCRCs). Healthcare services are delivered through four integrated modules—Primary Care via At Your Door Visiting Healthcare, Home Health Care, Home Health Aide Services, and Hospice Care—all currently available in Ohio with expansion plans. Support services include Chaplaincy Services, Development and Asset Management, Service Coordination (the nation's largest team of service coordinators), Insurance Solutions (via SSIP partnership), and the National Church Residences Foundation. The organization is a nonprofit founded in 1961, headquartered in Dublin, Ohio.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Senior Affordable Housing Affordable housing apartments for low- to moderate-income older adults, offering warm, well-maintained communities where seniors can live independently with supportive services.
• Senior Living Communities Market-rate senior living communities offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and continuing care retirement communities across multiple Ohio and Florida locations, with options for stand-alone residences or full CCRCs.
• Independent Living Senior independent living offering maintenance-free homes with amenities, chef-prepared dining, social events, and pet-friendly options for active older adults.
• Assisted Living Assisted living service providing 24-hour personalized care, medication management, therapy services, and support with daily activities while promoting independence and dignity.
• Memory Care Specialized memory care neighborhoods providing compassionate support for individuals with Alzheimer's and dementia through personalized care plans and structured environments.
• Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRCs) Continuing care retirement communities offering multiple levels of residential and care options on one campus, enabling residents to age in place as their needs evolve.
• Primary Care (At Your Door Visiting Healthcare) In-home primary care delivered by nurse practitioners and physician assistants through partnership with At Your Door Visiting Healthcare Services, providing physical exams, chronic disease management, and preventive care in Ohio.
• Home Health Care Medicare-certified home healthcare offering skilled nursing, wound care, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and social work services delivered in patients' homes in Ohio.
• Home Health Aide Services Private duty home health aide services providing one-on-one support with daily activities including bathing, dressing, meal preparation, and companionship for seniors in Central and Southern Ohio.
• Hospice Care End-of-life hospice care offering pain management, emotional support, spiritual care, and the Memorable Moments program throughout Ohio, with 20+ years of hospice experience.
• Chaplaincy Services Faith-based spiritual care available 24/7, providing encouragement, prayer, and support to residents of all faiths across over 200 communities nationwide.
• Development and Asset Management Property development, acquisitions, and asset management services leveraging 60+ years of experience in affordable senior housing development, renovation, and preservation.
• Service Coordination The nation's largest team of service coordinators helping residents navigate health, social, and financial services with personalized guidance and connections to community resources.
• Insurance Solutions (SSIP Partnership) Medicare and Medicaid insurance navigation assistance provided in partnership with SSIP Insurance Partners to help seniors find appropriate coverage plans.
• National Church Residences Foundation Foundation supporting the organization's mission through fundraising, volunteer programs, and resources that sustain housing and care programs for seniors, including resident emergency funds, chaplaincy services, hospice care, and employee assistance.

Quantifiable outcome

• Serve 100,000 seniors by 2030
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered peer, major, core and supporting.

• LifesparkpeerStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 April 2026Industry peer mentioned at NIC's 2026 Spring Conference. Both National Church Residences and Lifespark shared success stories from their value-based care strategies, demonstrating healthcare integration approaches in senior living.
• Trinity Baptist ChurchmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 December 2025Trinity Baptist Church, in partnership with Nix Development Company and National Church Residences, is advancing affordable senior housing on Columbus' Near East Side. This church partnership leverages faith-based community connections for senior housing development.
• At Your Door Visiting Healthcare ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational Church Residences partners with At Your Door Visiting Healthcare Services to bring nurse practitioners and physician assistants directly to seniors' residences for primary care services. The partnership provides comprehensive physical exams, medication management, chronic disease care, lab coordination, and preventive services.
• SSIP Insurance PartnerssupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerIn partnership with SSIP Insurance Partners, a licensed insurance agent helps residents and families find ideal Medicare insurance plans for their needs and budget, providing insurance navigation support.
• Nix Development CompanymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Nix Development Company on affordable senior housing development projects, including collaboration with Trinity Baptist Church on Columbus Near East Side senior housing.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Lifespark: Lifespark is a value-based senior care company combining senior living, home-based primary care, and care navigation. Explicitly identified as an industry peer to National Church Residences in the NIC 2026 Spring Conference context for its value-based care strategy in senior living, making it a directly comparable peer on the integrated housing-plus-healthcare thesis.
• Acts Retirement-Life Communities: Acts is one of the largest nonprofit operators of continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs) in the U.S., serving ~10,000 residents across multiple states. Direct peer to National Church Residences given the shared nonprofit/faith-based CCRC model, multi-state footprint, and integration of housing with healthcare services.
• Presbyterian Senior Living: Presbyterian Senior Living is a faith-based nonprofit operating ~20+ senior living communities including CCRCs, assisted living, and affordable housing across Pennsylvania and Maryland. Direct peer to National Church Residences on the faith-based nonprofit CCRC model and similar affordable housing LIHTC/HUD strategy.
• Life Care Services (LCS): LCS is a major third-party manager of senior living communities, with a large CCRC and life plan community portfolio. Comparable to National Church Residences on CCRC management, healthcare integration, and asset management services, though LCS operates primarily as a for-profit management company serving both nonprofit and for-profit owners.

Regional players

• Genesis HealthCare: Genesis operates skilled nursing and assisted living facilities across the U.S. with a heavy concentration in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic. Comparable to National Church Residences on the skilled nursing and assisted living service modules but operates primarily as a for-profit skilled nursing operator rather than a faith-based nonprofit.

Others

• Trinity Health: Trinity Health is one of the largest Catholic nonprofit health systems in the U.S., operating hospitals and senior living communities. Comparable to National Church Residences as a faith-based nonprofit organization with senior services and healthcare delivery, though Trinity's primary scale is in acute hospital care rather than senior housing.

Emerging players

• Amedisys: Amedisys is a major U.S. home health and hospice provider serving ~400,000 patients annually. Comparable to National Church Residences' home health care and hospice service modules and Medicare-certified home health delivery model, though Amedisys operates as a publicly traded for-profit with much broader geographic reach.

Broad incumbents

• Sunrise Senior Living: Sunrise Senior Living operates ~270 communities focused on assisted living and memory care in the U.S., Canada, and U.K. Comparable offering mix to the assisted living and memory care components of National Church Residences but operates as a premium, for-profit, internationally diversified brand.
• Atria Senior Living: Atria operates ~200+ senior living communities across the U.S. and Canada offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Comparable to National Church Residences on core senior living product mix but is a large private for-profit operator focused on market-rate communities rather than affordable/subsidized housing.
• Brookdale Senior Living: Brookdale is the largest U.S. operator of senior living communities, offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care across ~650 communities. Highly comparable to National Church Residences in core product mix but operates as a for-profit, publicly traded REIT-affiliated platform with much broader national scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles23 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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