What Dungarvin does

Dungarvin is a privately held, family-owned national organization of companies that provides person-centered support services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), mental health conditions, behavioral challenges, traumatic brain injuries, significant medical needs, and children with disabilities. Founded in 1976 by Tim and Diane Madden in St. Paul, Minnesota, the company operates across 17 U.S. states (California, Colorado, Connecticut, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Texas, Washington, and Wisconsin) through state-specific LLC entities, with a National Central Office in Mendota Heights, Minnesota.

Its core service portfolio spans 24-hour residential care in licensed group homes and host homes, day programs, supported employment and vocational rehabilitation, case management, in-home and family support services, children's services and foster care, and specialized crisis and acute behavioral supports. Services are delivered primarily through state Medicaid Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) waiver contracts, with rates set by state agencies and referrals flowing through state departments of human services, county agencies, and managed care organizations. The organization supplements its core care delivery with subsidiary offerings: Sengistix LLC (sensor and remote monitoring technology for independence), Compass Career Solutions (employment services), Cambrian LLC (home care), and Rumi (support services). As of 2026 the workforce stands at approximately 10,000 employees, having roughly doubled through acquisitions in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and California, with the addition of 128 intermediate care facilities in Indiana, Texas, and Louisiana via an FTC-mandated divestiture from the BrightSpring-Sevita transaction.

Pricing is contractually negotiated with state Medicaid programs and is not publicly disclosed; the go-to-market relies on partnership-based sales (sales-led) through state agencies rather than traditional marketing channels, with thought leadership maintained through ANCOR (American Network of Community Options and Resources), where CEO Lori Kress serves as President, and through a digital presence featuring success stories and advocacy. The company is led by CEO Lori Kress (2023, joined 1995), CFO Emily Scheevel (2020), CRO Paul Smith (2007), and Vice Presidents of Operations Robert Bachicha and Patrick Brendle, with founders Tim and Diane Madden remaining on the Board.

Name

Dungarvin

Legal name

Dungarvin, Inc.

Website

https://dungarvin.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

Dungarvin is a privately held, family-owned national organization founded in 1976 that delivers person-centered Medicaid Home and Community Based Services—including residential, day programs, employment, foster care, and case management—to individuals with intellectual, developmental, mental health, and behavioral disabilities across 17 U.S. states.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability Support Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Other Residential Care Facilities (6239), Home Health Care Services (62161)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Nursing Homes (Non-SNF) (HLAFAFAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Post-Acute & Transitional 24/7 In-Home Care (Hospital/SNF Discharge) (HSABAHAF)

Keywords

• Disability support services
• Medicaid waiver services
• Residential group homes
• Developmental disability care
• Person-centered support

Headquarters

HQ city

Mendota

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices21 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medicaid Home and Community Based Waiver Services: Dungarvin provides individually tailored services and supports under the Medicaid Home and Community Based Waiver program, serving individuals with developmental disabilities, mental health conditions, and other support needs through government-funded Medicaid programs
2. State Agency Contracts: Dungarvin partners with state agencies and county governments to deliver person-centered services. Revenue flows through contracts with departments of human services, developmental disability services divisions, and managed care organizations
3. Residential Services: 24-hour residential care in group homes, host homes, and community-based settings for adults and children with disabilities
4. Day Programs and Employment Services: Day services, supported employment, vocational rehabilitation, and case management services
5. Children's Services and Foster Care: Foster care services, children's residential programs, and family support services
6. Specialized Supports: Services for persons with traumatic brain injury, mental health needs, crisis respite, and acute behavioral services

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Dungarvin delivers individually tailored person-centered support services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health conditions, traumatic brain injuries, behavioral challenges, and significant medical needs. Services include residential care in group homes, day programs, supported employment, foster care, in-home support, case management, remote supports technology, and specialized crisis services across 17 U.S. states. All services are delivered under the Medicaid Home and Community Based Waiver program through contracts with state agencies and county governments.

Product overview

Dungarvin is a family-owned, national organization of companies delivering person-centered support services to individuals with disabilities across 17 U.S. states. Founded in 1976 in St. Paul, Minnesota, the organization provides a comprehensive portfolio of core services including residential/group home care, day programs, employment and vocational services, foster care, in-home support, case management, remote supports technology, and specialized crisis services. These services are delivered through state-specific LLCs (e.g., Dungarvin California LLC, Dungarvin Minnesota LLC) and are designed to help individuals achieve independence and full participation in community life. The organization also operates subsidiary companies including Sengistix LLC (sensor and remote monitoring technology for independence), Compass Career Solutions (employment and housing supports), and Cambrian LLC (home care services), extending the core service ecosystem with specialized technology and support offerings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Cambrian LLC: Home care services under the Dungarvin umbrella.
• Compass
• Sengistix
• Rumi

Products and services

• Residential Services and Group Homes Round-the-clock residential care provided in licensed group homes for adults with developmental disabilities, supporting daily living activities, medication management, transportation, and community participation. Services are tailored to each resident's individual needs and goals.
• Day Programs and Community Supports Structured daytime programs that help adults with disabilities build everyday skills, socialize, and participate in community life through group activities, skill-building, and community integration.
• Employment and Vocational Services Supported employment programs helping individuals with disabilities explore careers, build job skills, and gain and retain competitive integrated employment through job development, coaching, and employer partnerships.
• Foster Care Services Licensed foster care providing safe, family-style homes with 24/7 support and guidance for children and adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities. Includes standard, therapeutic, and intensive foster care options.
• In-Home and Family Support Services Flexible, person-centered assistance provided in individuals' own homes or family settings, helping adults and youth stay safe, maintain independence, and stay connected to their communities.
• Remote Supports Technology-enabled monitoring and assistance using secure video, audio, or sensor-based systems that allow adults with disabilities to live independently at home while staff provide real-time support when needed.
• Case Management Coordination of Medicaid waiver services for individuals needing supports, including assessing needs, developing service plans, connecting individuals with providers, and ensuring quality of care across multiple service types.
• Specialized and Crisis Services Specialized programs including 24-hour emergency assistance, acute behavioral services for complex mental health needs, crisis respite care, behavior management, and wellness services addressing complex medical, behavioral, or physical support requirements.
• Sengistix LLC Technology company created by Dungarvin in 2008 that provides sensor and remote monitoring technology to help individuals live safely with greater independence, supporting the organization's broader person-centered care approach.
• Compass Career Solutions A Dungarvin company providing vocational rehabilitation services and housing supports to assist people in building job skills and succeeding in competitive integrated employment. Operates in Washington and Oregon.
• Cambrian LLC A Dungarvin affiliated company providing home care services, supporting individuals to live safely in their homes with flexible assistance.

Quantifiable outcome

• 50 years of operation since 1976, demonstrating long-term stability and commitment to mission
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Sevita (formerly BrightSpring Health Services)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 31 March 2026As part of FTC-mandated divestiture to resolve antitrust concerns in the BrightSpring-Sevita merger, Dungarvin acquired 128 intermediate care facilities across Indiana, Texas, and Louisiana. The FTC required Sevita to sell these facilities to address concerns that the combined entity would have exceeded 30% market share in 10 metropolitan areas and eliminated head-to-head competition.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Bayada Home Health Care: Large private home care and pediatric services provider serving individuals with disabilities and complex medical needs across multiple states; comparable in scale, mission alignment, and Medicaid contract reliance.
• BrightSpring Health Services: Diversified home and community-based services platform serving IDD, behavioral health, and complex populations; the most direct large-scale competitor to Dungarvin, with overlapping state footprints and Medicaid contract structures.
• RHA Health Services: Private provider of HCBS, ICF, and behavioral health services primarily across the Southeast; highly comparable to Dungarvin in service mix, state-level Medicaid contracts, and IDD focus.
• Sevita Health (formerly ResCare): National HCBS and ICF provider for individuals with IDD and behavioral health needs; directly comparable to Dungarvin and was the counterparty in Dungarvin's 128-ICF acquisition. Operates in many of the same states under the REM brand.
• Maxim Healthcare Services: Private national provider of home healthcare, behavioral services, and disability supports; comparable in serving Medicaid waiver populations across multiple states with similar IDD and behavioral health offerings.
• Help at Home: PE-backed (Centerbridge/Vistria) provider of personal care and HCBS services to Medicaid-eligible individuals with disabilities; closely comparable business model centered on Medicaid waiver-funded in-home supports.

Broad incumbents

• Aveanna Healthcare: Public home health and medical solutions company with a sizable private-duty nursing and adult day services segment; overlaps with Dungarvin in Medicaid-funded community care but operates at greater scale across more service lines.
• Lutheran Services in America: National network of faith-based disability and aging services providers; comparable in serving IDD populations through Medicaid-funded residential and community programs across many of the same states as Dungarvin.

Emerging players

• Centria Healthcare: Private provider of home and community-based services for individuals with IDD and autism, with a strong presence in Michigan and other Midwestern states; comparable service model but smaller scale than Dungarvin.

Regional players

• St. Croix Hospice / St. Croix Support Services: Provider of hospice and community support services in the Upper Midwest; partial overlap with Dungarvin in Minnesota HCBS delivery and similar Medicaid waiver participation.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A4 records

Investments

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