What Emmaus Homes does

Emmaus Homes is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1893 and headquartered at 3731 Mueller Road in St. Charles, Missouri. The organization provides person-centered residential support and complementary services for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) across St. Charles, Warren, Franklin, and St. Louis counties in Missouri, serving approximately 460 individuals annually with 847,000+ hours of direct support. Core service delivery consists of Supported Living (24/7 DSP support in shared homes of 3-4 adults) and Shared Living/Host Homes (family-like settings with dedicated provider families), supplemented by Adaptive Solutions (customized home modifications, ceiling lifts, roll-in showers, wheelchair ramps, and assistive technology) and the Learning Lab at Emmaus (certification training facility offering CPR/First Aid, Level 1 Medication Aide, and Mandt System courses).

The underlying operational technology is a human-delivered, in-person service platform anchored by an in-house Learning Lab that produced 28,000+ staff training hours in the most recent year, trained 245+ new Direct Support Professionals, certified 875+ in the Mandt System, and certified 625+ in L1MA. The Learning Lab has commercialized its training methodology and facility, serving 19+ external agencies and offering meeting/event rental space. Assistive technology deployments include third-party tools such as the Spoken communication app, switch devices, and sensory equipment. Certifications and compliance posture span CARF accreditation, GuideStar Platinum Transparency, BBB Accredited Charity status, Title VI, ADA, and HIPAA.

The revenue model combines government program funding (Medicaid/Medicare waiver reimbursements and Missouri Department of Mental Health contracts for Shared Living relief hours), individual donations (including the "Moment Makers" monthly giving program), planned giving and estate gifts, program service fees (Adaptive Solutions and Learning Lab external training/rental), and special events revenue (Emmaus Classic Golf Tournament, Summer Raffle and Auction, Waves of Inspiration cruise). The organization does not charge clients directly for residential services. Go-to-market operates as community-led advocacy combined with event-driven fundraising, leveraging nearly 400 volunteers, signature events, grassroots advocacy at the Missouri State Capitol, and earned media placements on KTRS radio and KMOV Channel 2. Customer segments include adults with I/DD (primary), Shared Living provider families, external disability service agencies, and individual donors.

Name

Emmaus Homes

Legal name

Emmaus Homes, Inc.

Website

https://emmaushomes.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1893

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Emmaus Homes is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1893 in St. Charles, Missouri, providing person-centered residential support, adaptive home modifications, and DSP training to approximately 460 adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities annually across seven Missouri counties.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability Residential Services

NAICS

Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities (623210), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Home Health Care Services (62161), Other Residential Care Facilities (623990)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Services-Home Health Care Services (8082), Services-To Dwellings & Other Buildings (7340)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialized Assisted Living for Developmental/Intellectual Disabilities (Adult) (HLADABAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Independent Living with Supportive Services (Light ADL/IADL Support) (HLADAAAE), Housing Transition & Supported Living Navigation (EDAKANAK)

Keywords

• Disability residential services
• Supported living programs
• Shared living homes
• Adaptive home modifications
• DSP training certification

Headquarters

HQ city

St. Charles

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: One-time and recurring donations from individuals supporting the mission. Monthly giving program called 'Moment Makers' provides steady revenue. Donors receive tax receipts as Emmaus is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
2. Planned Giving and Estate Gifts: Legacy gifts through wills, charitable gift annuities, deferred gift annuities, charitable lead trusts, charitable remainder trusts, and other estate planning vehicles. Contact: Lisa Key, Chief Development Officer.
3. Government Program Funding: Medicaid and Medicare funding for residential services. Clients bring their own Medicaid/Medicare insurance coverage. Department of Mental Health funds relief hours for Shared Living providers.
4. Program Service Fees: Fees for services including Adaptive Solutions home modifications and Learning Lab rental space and training services provided to external agencies.
5. Special Events Revenue: Revenue from signature events including the Emmaus Classic Golf Tournament, Summer Raffle and Auction, and Waves of Inspiration cruise. Sponsorships and ticket sales support operational funding.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Emmaus Homes delivers person-centered residential support for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Missouri through Supported Living (24/7 Direct Support Professional care in shared homes) and Shared Living/Host Homes (family-like provider settings). The organization supplements residential services with Adaptive Solutions home modifications, the Learning Lab training center offering DSP certifications, and grassroots advocacy for disability rights and funding.

Product overview

Emmaus Homes offers a suite of integrated services for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD), centered around Residential Services (Supported Living with 24/7 DSP support and Shared Living/Host Homes), complemented by Adaptive Solutions (home modifications and assistive technology), the Learning Lab at Emmaus (professional training and certification), and Advocacy Services. The organization serves approximately 470 individuals annually across St. Charles, Warren, Franklin, and St. Louis counties in Missouri, providing nearly 1 million hours of direct support. Services are coordinated through a person-centered approach focused on independence, inclusion, and self-advocacy.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Adaptive Solutions: Customized home modifications, adaptive tools, and enabling technology designed to help individuals live more independently in their own homes and communities.
• Learning Lab at Emmaus

Products and services

• Residential Services Person-centered residential support tailored to each individual's goals, abilities, and dreams, including Supported Living with 24/7 Direct Support Professional (DSP) care in shared homes and Shared Living/Host Homes with family-like providers. Serves 220 clients annually.
• Supported Living

Quantifiable outcome

• 460 individuals supported annually across 7 counties with 847,000+ hours of direct support
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers3 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

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• 19+ External Agencies (Training Partners)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Learning Lab at Emmaus provides training and certification services to 19+ external agencies in the disability services sector. This creates a network of professional development partnerships extending Emmaus's training methodology beyond its own staff.
• Missouri Department of Mental HealthcoreOthersState government agency providing funding for disability services including relief hours for Shared Living providers. Emmaus advocates for adequate funding from this department to support clients and DSP workforce.
• ANCOR (American Network of Community Options and Resources)minorOthersNational association representing community providers of services for people with disabilities. Emmaus staff attend ANCOR conferences for professional development and advocacy alignment.
• MOAAIDD (Missouri Association of People Supporting Employment First)minorOthersState association supporting employment first initiatives. Emmaus clients participate in MOAAIDD workshops like Real Voices Real Choices conference.

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• BrightSpring Health Services: BrightSpring operates a portfolio of home and community-based services including I/DD support, home health, and behavioral health. Its I/DD division directly competes with Emmaus's residential and supported living services, and as a publicly traded entity, it represents a different capital-structure benchmark.
• Penn-Mar Human Services: Penn-Mar is a faith-informed nonprofit providing residential, day, employment, and behavioral health supports for adults with I/DD in Pennsylvania and Maryland. It mirrors Emmaus's mission-driven, person-centered model at comparable scale.
• RHA Health Services: RHA provides residential, supported living, and community-based services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and behavioral health needs across multiple states. It operates a similar continuum of services to Emmaus at a larger geographic footprint.
• Chimes (Chimes International): Chimes is a nonprofit providing residential, vocational, behavioral, and community-based services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities across multiple states. It competes with Emmaus in the same I/DD residential care category.
• Mosaic: Mosaic is a faith-based nonprofit providing residential, employment, and behavioral services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities across multiple states. It is the closest peer to Emmaus Homes in mission, faith-based identity, and service model.
• Sevita (formerly The MENTOR Network): Sevita is one of the largest U.S. providers of home and community-based services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including host home/shared living and day programs. It directly competes with Emmaus's Supported Living and Shared Living models, but at far greater national scale.

Broad incumbents

• Easterseals: Easterseals is a large national nonprofit providing disability services including residential, vocational, and therapeutic support. While broader in scope and with a different brand history, its service mix overlaps with Emmaus's Residential Services and Adaptive Solutions.
• BAYADA Home Health Care: BAYADA is one of the largest U.S. home health providers offering pediatric and adult home care, including support for individuals with I/DD. While its primary focus is broader home health, its adult home care services overlap with Emmaus's in-home DSP-supported living model.
• The Arc: The Arc is the largest national disability advocacy and direct-services organization supporting people with I/DD. Its local chapters provide residential and community-based services overlapping with Emmaus's supported living model, and it shares Emmaus's advocacy-driven mission.
• Volunteers of America: Volunteers of America operates a national network of disability, housing, and senior services, including I/DD residential programs. It is much larger and broader than Emmaus but competes in the same government-funded disability services space.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/emmaushomes
• Xx.com/emmaushomesinc

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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