Villa Esperanza Services

What Villa Esperanza Services does

Villa Esperanza Services is a Pasadena, California–based 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1961 that provides a comprehensive, lifespan continuum of programs for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) in Los Angeles and Ventura Counties. The organization serves more than 700 individuals and families each year across eleven programs — the Villa School (a California-certified Non-Public School for ages 5–22), the Hjelte-Phillips Speech and Language Center, an Occupational Therapy Clinic, a Developmental Behavioral Therapy Clinic, Adult Day Program, Dimensions Day Program, Community Integration Program, Employment Services, Independent Living Skills/Supported Living Services, Residential Services (including seven group homes, six independent living apartments, and Intermediate Care Facilities), and a Student Services transition program for ages 16–21. Service delivery is conducted directly by Villa staff at its Pasadena campus and Thousand Oaks satellite office, with no proprietary technology platform; the underlying technology stack is limited to standard SaaS tools (Squarespace website, DonorPerfect donation processing, Adobe e-sign).

Name

Villa Esperanza Services

Legal name

Villa Esperanza Services

Website

https://villaesperanzaservices.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1961

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Villa Esperanza Services is a California 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides education, therapy, day programs, employment, and residential services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities across Los Angeles and Ventura Counties.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Developmental Disability Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Community Housing Services (62422), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (62431), Child and Youth Services (62411)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Reentry & Justice-Involved Support Services (BPAGAEAN)

akta.pro secondary industry

Affordable / Low-Income Assisted Living (Medicaid Waiver Focused) (HLADABAE)

Keywords

• Developmental disability services
• Special education programs
• Occupational therapy clinic
• Residential group homes
• Supported employment services

Headquarters

HQ city

Pasadena

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Regional Center Contracts: Villa contracts with regional centers (e.g., Frank Lanterman Regional Center, South-Central Regional Center) to provide services for individuals with developmental disabilities. These are negotiated service contracts, typically funded through state Medicaid waivers and regional center allocations.
2. School District Contracts: As a California non-public school (NPS), Villa Esperanza School contracts with local school districts to provide special education services for students ages 5-22 with I/DD. Revenue is generated through Individualized Education Plan (IEP) mandated services.
3. Medi-Cal / ICF Funding: Villa's Intermediate Care Facilities (ICF) homes are Medi-Cal funded, providing intensive medical and training services for residents who require help with daily living.
4. Private Pay: Villa offers private pay options for individuals and families who do not have regional center or insurance coverage, or who choose to supplement contracted services.
5. Donations and Fundraising: Villa raises funds through annual galas (Blue & White Gala), golf tournaments (Tournament of Hope), the Guild Day at the Races, monthly giving (Hope Has Wings), planned giving, corporate matching, stock donations, IRA charitable rollovers, and vehicle donations. The 2025 Annual Gala raised nearly $300,000; 2025 Tournament of Hope raised over $215,000; 2025 Guild Race Day raised over $82,000.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Villa Esperanza Services is a nonprofit organization that provides educational, therapeutic, day, employment, and residential programs for children, adults, and seniors with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) in Los Angeles and Ventura Counties. Its core services include Villa School (a California non-public school ages 5-22), three therapy clinics (speech/language, occupational therapy, developmental behavioral therapy), adult day programs, community integration, supported employment, independent/supported living skills, and licensed residential facilities. Programs are delivered across a Pasadena campus and a Thousand Oaks office, funded through regional centers, school districts, Medi-Cal, and donations.

Product overview

Villa Esperanza Services is a nonprofit organization providing a comprehensive continuum of services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) across Los Angeles and Ventura Counties. The organization operates a portfolio of programs spanning education (Villa School, a non-public school for ages 5-22), therapeutic services (Hjelte-Phillips Speech and Language Center, Occupational Therapy Clinic, Developmental Behavioral Therapy Clinic), and adult services (Adult Day Program, Dimensions Day Program, Community Integration Program, Employment Services, Independent Living Services, Residential Services including group homes and apartments, and Student Services Program for ages 16-21). Programs are offered at two main locations in Pasadena and Thousand Oaks, with services delivered through contracted regional centers, insurance providers (including Kaiser Permanente), and private pay options.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Villa School California non-public school (NPS) offering multidisciplinary educational programs for students ages 5-22 with high support needs associated with autism, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, and other intellectual and developmental disabilities. Includes Elementary, Middle School, and High School programs with Life Skills, Transition, and Vocational tracks.
• Hjelte-Phillips Speech and Language Center Community clinic providing individualized speech and language therapy, including treatment for phonological/articulation disorders, autism, and augmentative and alternative communication (AAC). Serves both pediatric and adult clients.
• Occupational Therapy Clinic Community clinic providing pediatric and adult occupational therapy services, including early intervention, school-based therapy, sensory integration, and trauma-informed care for clients with developmental disabilities.
• Developmental Behavioral Therapy Clinic Evidence-based behavioral interventions using Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and DIR models, providing personalized Behavior Intervention Plans for students.
• Adult Day Program (ADP) Community-based day program providing social and health services for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including nursing supervision, therapeutic exercises, and occupational/speech therapy consultation.
• Dimensions Day Program Adult day program for individuals 18+ with intellectual/developmental disabilities who no longer qualify for public school funding, focusing on community integration, job training, and independent living skills.
• Community Integration Program (CIP) Community-based day program helping adults with I/DD build employment-related skills through supervised volunteer opportunities and independent living skills training; available in Pasadena and Ventura County.
• Employment Services Job placement, ongoing job coaching, and advocacy services for adults with I/DD, specializing in customized staffing solutions with a person-centered approach; includes partnerships with Home Depot, Costco, Target, Albertsons, and other regional employers.
• Independent Living Services (ILS/SLS) Independent Living Skills and Supported Living Skills support for adults 18+ with I/DD, teaching skills in group homes and independent living apartments for community-based independent living; offered in Pasadena and Ventura County.
• Residential Services Individualized housing for adults with I/DD including seven group homes, six independent living apartments, and Intermediate Care Facilities (ICF) with various levels of care (Level 2: 1:6, Level 3: 1:3, ICF: 1:3); Medi-Cal funded.
• Student Services Program Transition program helping students ages 16-21 prepare for adulthood through counseling, workforce preparation, higher education exploration, and paid work experience opportunities.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 576 individuals and families served in 2024-2025
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Home DepotcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHome Depot has maintained a 20+ year collaboration with Villa Esperanza Services through the Employment Services program, providing competitive employment opportunities for adults with I/DD. Villa participant John Castaneda has worked at Home Depot for 20 years and was named Villa's Employee of the Year 2024. Home Depot represents one of Villa's longest-standing employer partnerships.
• Frank Lanterman Regional CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrank Lanterman Regional Center is a key contracted partner providing funding and service coordination for individuals with developmental disabilities in the Pasadena area. Villa has ongoing service contracts with the regional center for multiple programs including residential, day programs, and employment services.
• Kaiser PermanenteminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKaiser Permanente is contracted with Villa's Hjelte-Phillips Speech & Language Center and Occupational Therapy Clinic to provide in-network therapy services for Kaiser members.
• Local School DistrictscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVilla operates as a California Non-Public School (NPS) contracting with local school districts to provide special education services for students with IEPs. The organization is listed in the California Department of Education directory.
• Costco, Albertsons, Target, Ralphs, and other retail employerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOver 30 employer partners provide employment opportunities for Villa's Employment Services participants. Major employers include Costco, Albertsons, Target, Ralphs, Home Depot, The Huntington Library, Burke Williams Spa, and many others across retail, food service, custodial, and other sectors.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• AbilityFirst: Pasadena-headquartered 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing lifespan services for children and adults with developmental disabilities including residential, day, employment, and recreation programs. Closest direct peer given overlapping geography, service mix, and I/DD focus.
• Exceptional Children's Foundation: Los Angeles-based nonprofit providing special education, therapy, and adult services for individuals with developmental disabilities. Highly comparable in service model, geographic market, and population served.
• The Arc of Los Angeles & Ventura Counties: Affiliated with The Arc of California/US, this nonprofit delivers advocacy, residential, day, and employment services to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities across the same LA/Ventura footprint as Villa.
• Tierra del Sol Foundation: Sun Valley, California-based nonprofit providing education, adult day, employment, and residential services for individuals with developmental disabilities. Comparable service model and target population within Southern California.
• Easterseals Southern California: Regional affiliate of Easterseals providing autism services, early intervention, therapy, and adult day programs across Southern California. Direct comparable on services, payer mix, and I/DD population.
• LifeStream: Southern California-based nonprofit providing behavioral health, housing, and supportive services for people with intellectual/developmental disabilities and mental health needs. Comparable as a regional multi-program I/DD provider.
• United Cerebral Palsy of Los Angeles, Ventura & Santa Barbara Counties: Nonprofit providing services and supports for people with cerebral palsy and other disabilities across the same three-county region. Comparable in service portfolio and I/DD focus.
• Dayle McIntosh Center: Anaheim-based independent living center and I/DD services nonprofit serving Orange County and Southern California. Comparable in providing community-based services for individuals with developmental disabilities.

Broad incumbents

• Sevita Health (formerly The MENTOR Network): National provider of home- and community-based services for individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities, autism, and brain injury. Comparable in core service line but operates at much larger scale across multiple states.
• BrightSpring Health Services: Public company providing home- and community-based health and pharmacy services to complex populations including I/DD. Comparable in I/DD home and community services but operates a much larger, diversified national platform.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/vespasadena
• Facebookfacebook.com/villaesperanzaservices
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/villa-esperanza-services

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles25 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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