Rem South Central Services

What Rem South Central Services does

Rem South Central Services is a Minnesota-based non-profit health care organization operating as a regional division of REM Community Services, itself part of the Sevita national provider family. Founded in 1967 and headquartered at the REM Minnesota state office in Edina, the organization delivers person-centered home and community-based services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, brain injury, complex medical needs, and mental or behavioral health needs. The service portfolio spans six core lines: Waiver Group Homes (community residential services), Intermediate Care Facilities, Hourly In-Home Supports, Day Programs, Positive Support Services, and Child Foster Care. Service delivery is staff-intensive, with 251-500 employees providing 24/7 supervision, personal care, nursing, behavioral support, and community participation programming across multiple Minnesota communities including Duluth, St. Paul, Grand Forks, and surrounding regions.

The underlying technology is a person-centered service delivery model, not a software platform. There are no proprietary AI/ML, API, or digital product offerings disclosed; core differentiation is operational, built on trained direct-support staff, clinical capability, and a referral-based intake process. Programs are characterized by small, community-integrated residences, individualized support plans, and coordination with families, guardians, case managers, physicians, and schools. The organization does not publish pricing and operates as a managed-services provider within a regulated, government-funded framework.

The business model is managed-services revenue funded almost exclusively through Medicaid waiver programs, state disability services, and other government healthcare programs. Go-to-market is sales-led but referral-driven: case managers, social workers, families, guardians, and self-referrals are the primary intake channels, with supplemental presence on organic search, social media, and community events. There is no commercial payer mix disclosed. Strategic positioning leverages the broader Sevita and REM Community Services brand, multi-state operating footprint (eight states), and 55+ years of operating history in the Minnesota disability services market.

Name

Rem South Central Services

Legal name

Rem South Central Services

Website

https://remminnesota.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1967

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Rem South Central Services is a Minnesota-based non-profit, part of Sevita's REM Community Services, providing person-centered home and community-based disability services including group homes, ICF, in-home supports, day programs, and foster care to individuals with intellectual, developmental, and other disabilities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability and Community-Based Human Services

NAICS

Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability, Mental Health, and Substance Abuse Facilities (6232), Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities (62321), Home Health Care Services (6216), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412)

SIC

Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Services-Skilled Nursing Care Facilities (8051), Services-Home Health Care Services (8082), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Residential Mental Health Treatment Centers (HLAFACAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Subacute Care Units (High-Acuity Transitional Care) (HLADADAC), Transition & School-Readiness Support for Special Needs Children (HSAAAIAO)

Keywords

• Disability support services
• Community residential services
• In-home support services
• Intermediate care facilities
• Foster care services

Headquarters

HQ city

Minneapolis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Government-Funded Disability Services: Services are funded through Medicaid waiver programs, state disability services, and government healthcare programs. The organization operates as part of the Sevita family which specializes in government-funded care services for individuals with intellectual, developmental, and other disabilities.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Rem South Central Services provides home and community-based health and human services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, brain injury, complex medical needs, and mental health conditions. Core offerings include Community Residential Services (Waiver Group Homes), Intermediate Care Facilities, Hourly In-Home Supports, Day Programs, Positive Support Services, and Child Foster Care, all delivered through a person-centered, Medicaid- and state-funded care model.

Product overview

REM South Central Services operates as a regional division within REM Community Services, part of the Sevita family of companies. The organization provides a comprehensive suite of person-centered disability services in Minnesota, encompassing residential programs (Community Residential Services/Group Homes and Intermediate Care Facilities), community-based supports (Hourly In-Home Supports, Day Programs), behavioral services (Positive Support Services), and child welfare services (Child Foster Care). These services work together to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, brain injury, medical needs, and mental health challenges across the state.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• REM Community Services: The umbrella brand for REM services across multiple states including Iowa, Minnesota, Mississippi, Nevada, North Dakota, Ohio, West Virginia, and Wisconsin.

Products and services

• Community Residential Services (Waiver Group Homes) Small supportive residences in the community that provide 24/7 supervision and support by caring staff, personal care (bathing, dressing, safety), independent living skill-building (meal preparation, managing money), and opportunities for social and hobby engagement for people with disabilities.
• Intermediate Care Facilities (ICF) Group homes offering 24-hour medical and daily living support, nursing care, behavioral services, personal care, independent living skill-building, and community participation for individuals with complex medical or behavioral needs.
• Hourly In-Home Supports Flexible daily living supports provided in a person's home or other residential setting, including personal care (hygiene, dressing), household tasks, daily living skill development, and support participating in community activities.
• Day Programs Daytime activities in a community center setting for adults with disabilities that build independent living skills, social skills, and provide fun activities at the center and in the community, including art, music, exercise, volunteer projects, and community outings.
• Positive Support Services Behavioral support programs that use positive, proactive strategies focused on understanding each person's needs and communication, reducing challenging behaviors, improving quality of life, and partnering with families, guardians, and other team members on individualized support plans.
• Child Foster Care Safe, supportive foster family homes for children and young people with disabilities and medical needs, providing 24/7 foster parent support, coordination with case managers, physicians, and schools, and support for growth and development.

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Bayada Home Health Care: Bayada is a large nonprofit home health and personal care provider delivering adult and pediatric in-home supports, private duty nursing, and habilitation services to individuals with disabilities and chronic conditions, directly comparable to REM South Central's hourly in-home supports and ICF nursing offerings.
• The Arc: The Arc is a national nonprofit organization providing advocacy and direct services (residential, day programs, case management, employment supports) for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, closely aligned with REM South Central's mission and service mix.
• Easterseals: Easterseals is a national nonprofit federation delivering community-based disability services including residential, day, in-home, and behavioral supports for individuals with I/DD, brain injury, and other disabilities - a similarly structured nonprofit I/DD peer to REM South Central.
• The MENTOR Network: The MENTOR Network is a leading national provider of home- and community-based services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, operating residential group homes, host homes, and day programs under a person-centered model that closely mirrors REM South Central's core service mix.
• Help at Home: Help at Home is the largest U.S. provider of personal care services to seniors and individuals with disabilities, primarily Medicaid-funded through HCBS waivers, directly mirroring REM South Central's hourly in-home support and community-based services model.

Regional players

• National HealthCare Corporation: NHC operates skilled nursing, assisted living, and home health programs - relevant as a regional facility-based nursing and personal-care provider comparable to REM South Central's ICF and residential service lines (though more focused on elders).

Broad incumbents

• BrightSpring Health Services: BrightSpring is a diversified home and community health services platform with significant I/DD exposure (via ResCare), home health, pharmacy, and behavioral health lines, making it a broad-incumbent comparable that overlaps with several of REM South Central's service lines.
• Aveanna Healthcare: Aveanna is a national home health and medical solutions company providing pediatric and adult private duty nursing, home health, and personal care services, with a Medicaid-funded mix that overlaps with REM South Central's ICF and in-home support lines.

Emerging players

• Penn-Mar Human Services: Penn-Mar is a regional nonprofit provider of residential, community living, day, and employment supports for adults with I/DD, with a person-centered operating model and HCBS waiver funding that closely parallels REM South Central's residential and community service platform.
• Centria Healthcare: Centria is a private provider of applied behavior analysis (ABA), autism, and pediatric home health services; while more focused on autism and pediatric populations, its Medicaid HCBS-funded in-home and behavioral model is comparable to REM's positive support and child foster care lines.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/REMMinnesota
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/rem-central-lakes-inc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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