Community Living of Rhode Island

What Community Living of Rhode Island does

Community Living of Rhode Island (CLRI) is a private nonprofit organization founded in October 2001 and headquartered in East Greenwich, Rhode Island, that delivers comprehensive residential, vocational, and day-program services to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). The organization serves over 80 participants across Rhode Island through six core service lines: Day Program, Residential Support (24/7 staffed group homes typically housing 3-4 residents), Independent Living & Family Support (apartment-style living with flexible supports), Vocational Learning & Training, Employment Program (Employment First initiatives, supported employment, and entrepreneurial ventures), and a specialized Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS) Program opened in June 2018 as the first of its kind in the state. Underlying service delivery combines assistive technology and adaptive equipment (communication aids, mobility equipment, adaptive software, emergency alert systems) with a person-centered planning methodology in which interdisciplinary teams co-develop individualized plans with participants, families, and guardians.

CLRI operates on a managed-services revenue model funded almost exclusively through government contracts via the Rhode Island Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals (BHDDH). Individuals must first be assessed and authorized by BHDDH before accessing CLRI services, after which the organization delivers and bills through state Medicaid-funded programs. The go-to-market is sales-led via referral-based demand generation: BHDDH functions as the primary intake channel, with supplemental direct inquiries from families and individuals and community outreach through healthcare providers, educational institutions, advocacy groups, faith-based organizations, and local employers. CHRI maintains a 40+ person staff across clinical, program management, HR, finance, and direct support professional roles, with an IT Support Specialist handling internal technology.

The leadership team is anchored by co-founders Dr. Joseph Onyejose (Chairman & CEO) and Dr. Mary Onyejose (President & CEO), who have over 25 years of combined disability services experience and previously operated a Massachusetts staffing agency (MHSA) from 1997. Operationally, CLRI positions itself as a "pace-setter agency" that innovates evidence-based service models while managing risk, with differentiators including the state's only dedicated PWS program with food-secure environments, an emergency response team for situational crises, and a 4.5/5 Google rating across 31 reviews. Revenue is not publicly disclosed and the organization has no external funding rounds, parent company, or M&A activity on record.

Name

Community Living of Rhode Island

Legal name

Community Living of Rhode Island Inc

Website

https://communitylivingri.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Community Living of Rhode Island is a nonprofit that provides residential, vocational, day-program, and employment services to over 80 adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities across Rhode Island, funded primarily through state BHDDH contracts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability Support Services

NAICS

Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities (623210), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Other Residential Care Facilities (6239)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHLADABAJ

Specialized Assisted Living for Developmental/Intellectual Disabilities (Adult)

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Elder Care & Long-Term Care/Assisted Living Facilities

SECONDARYHLADAIAI

Special Needs Adult Day Programs (Developmental/Physical Disabilities, Seniors)

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Elder Care & Long-Term Care/Adult Day Health Care & Senior Day Care

SECONDARYBPAGACAG

Disability Services & Independent Living Support

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Health & Medical Nonprofits

Keywords

• Disability support services
• Residential group homes
• Vocational training programs
• Supported employment services
• Prader-Willi Syndrome care

Headquarters

HQ city

East Greenwich

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Contracted Services: Primary revenue from government-funded services through Rhode Island Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals (BHDDH). Services are provided to eligible adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities who are authorized through state programs.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Community Living of Rhode Island provides person-centered disability support services for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities across Rhode Island. Its core offerings include structured Day Programs, 24/7 Residential Support in group homes, Independent Living and Family Support services, Vocational Learning & Training, an Employment Program supporting competitive integrated employment, and a specialized Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS) Program that operates as Rhode Island's first dedicated PWS residential, vocational, and day program. Services are funded primarily through Rhode Island BHDDH contracts for state-eligible adults.

Product overview

Community Living of Rhode Island is a human services organization providing comprehensive disability support services for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The organization offers a portfolio of coordinated programs including Day Program (structured activities and skill development), Residential Support/Supported Living (24-hour staffed group homes and shared living arrangements), Independent Living & Family Support (apartment-style living with flexible supports), Vocational Learning & Training (job readiness and career development), Employment Program (job placement and workplace support including Employment First initiatives and entrepreneurial ventures), and a specialized Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS) Program. The services are delivered through a person-centered approach with individualized support plans, focusing on community integration, independence, and competitive integrated employment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Day Program Structured day programs for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities providing engaging activities that promote skill development, social interaction, and community participation. Includes vocational skill development, job readiness training, social and recreational activities, life skills training, and transportation services.
• Residential Support (Supported Living) Comprehensive residential support helping individuals with disabilities find appropriate housing that promotes independence and community integration. Includes group homes throughout Rhode Island with 24/7 staffing (typically 3–4 residents), shared living arrangements with host families, alternative residential settings, supervised independent living options, and respite care services.
• Independent Living & Family Support Comprehensive independent living support services helping individuals with disabilities maintain independence in apartment-style living with access to necessary supports. Includes personal care assistance, transportation services, assistive technology and adaptive equipment, home modifications, budgeting support, community integration assistance, family support, respite care, training, and information/referral to community resources.
• Vocational Learning & Training Comprehensive vocational programs for adults with disabilities focusing on competitive employment opportunities and career development. Includes job coaching, skills assessment, workplace support, and training across industries including office/administrative skills, industrial/manufacturing skills, food service/hospitality, and retail/sales.
• Employment Program Comprehensive disability employment services helping adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities find and maintain meaningful employment. Includes Employment First initiatives, the CLRI Employment Club for job seekers, supported employment with coaching, entrepreneurial venture support, employer education and consultation, career advancement planning, and benefits counseling.
• Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS) Program Specialized residential, employment/vocational, and day program services for individuals with Prader-Willi Syndrome. Provides food-secure environment free of food triggers, structured daily routines, social and recreational activities, behavioral support, and therapeutic support services in small homelike settings with individual bedrooms.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 80 adults with disabilities receiving comprehensive services
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Rhode Island Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals (BHDDH)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary regulatory and funding partner. CLRI services are provided to individuals eligible through BHDDH. The organization collaborates with BHDDH to provide comprehensive disability support services and create opportunities for individuals served.
• Local Employers and Business OrganizationscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to create training and employment opportunities for CLRI participants. Employers benefit from access to qualified, motivated employees with training and ongoing support at no cost.
• Healthcare Providers and Medical FacilitiesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborations to provide comprehensive health support for individuals with disabilities including health coordination, medication management, and medical appointments.
• Educational Institutions and Training ProgramsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnerships for vocational training, skills development, and educational opportunities for individuals with disabilities.
• Community Organizations and Advocacy GroupsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborations to promote community integration, volunteer opportunities, and social connections for individuals with disabilities.
• Faith-based Organizations and Volunteer GroupsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnerships to provide volunteer opportunities and community engagement activities for individuals with disabilities.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Seven Hills Rhode Island: Rhode Island affiliate of the Seven Hills network providing residential, day, and clinical supports for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Most direct local comparable in service mix, payer relationships, and target population.
• The Arc of Rhode Island: State chapter of The Arc, providing advocacy and direct services (residential, day, employment) to Rhode Islanders with IDD. Closely comparable mission, service portfolio, and BHDDH-aligned funding model.
• Looking Upwards: Rhode Island nonprofit providing residential, day, and employment services for adults with developmental disabilities. Directly overlaps CLRI on supported employment, group homes, and person-centered planning in the same state.
• The Groden Network: Rhode Island-based provider of residential, educational, and clinical services for individuals with autism and developmental disabilities. Comparable specialty population, residential footprint, and state-contracted funding.
• Easterseals Rhode Island: State affiliate of Easterseals delivering disability and human services including adult day, employment, and community-based supports. Comparable in target population, state funding model, and emphasis on community integration.

Broad incumbents

• Sevita Health (The MENTOR Network): National IDD and behavioral health provider operating group homes, day programs, and supported employment across many states. Comparable service lines and payer mix at scale, but operates as a multi-state platform rather than a single-state specialist.
• RHA Health Services: National operator of ICF/IID group homes and community-based IDD services across multiple states. Comparable in residential and day program service model, though far larger and multi-state.
• BrightSpring Health Services: Large diversified home and community-based services platform with IDD, behavioral health, and pharmacy lines. Comparable in the IDD services vertical but operates across many states and service categories.
• Bayada Home Health Care: National home and community-based services provider with personal care and pediatric/adult disability supports. Adjacent overlap on community-based disability supports and Medicaid waivers, but broader clinical scope.

Regional players

• Penn-Mar Human Services: Pennsylvania-based nonprofit providing residential, day, employment, and family support services to people with IDD. Comparable full-stack service portfolio and person-centered philosophy, but operates in a different geography.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/CommunityLivingRI

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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