Carepartners

What Carepartners does

CarePartners (legally Interfaith CarePartners) is a Texas nonprofit organization founded in 1986, headquartered in Houston, that delivers caregiver support and dementia care programs to families across the Greater Houston area. The organization serves two closely linked user groups: family caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer's and other dementias, and the individuals with memory loss themselves. Its core offering is a six-program suite including a licensed Dementia Day Center (the only facility in Greater Houston accepting participants from early through moderate-late stages of dementia), the free Gathering Place half-day activity program, the Second Family in-home volunteer companion program, Common Ground peer support groups, Caregiver Consultation (one-on-one support in English and Spanish), and Caregiver Education (workshops, conferences, webinars).

The business model is hybrid: the Dementia Day Center generates fee revenue at $115/day (full day, 5.5+ hours) and $100/day (half day), with financial assistance available and no Medicare/Medicaid acceptance, while all other programs are offered at no cost. The cost base is largely underwritten by a volunteer-led model with 1,200+ trained volunteers and a network of 60+ faith-based and community partner organizations providing space, volunteers, and community access. Revenue is supplemented by individual and corporate donations, foundation grants, and special events such as the annual Cocktail Classic with sponsorship tiers ranging from $2,500 (Bronze) to $15,000 (Platinum). Distribution is multi-modal: direct service at the Houston Day Center, channel-partner delivery at faith-based sites across Greater Houston, and self-serve virtual programming via Zoom. The organization is led by CEO Katie Scott, MPH, with co-founders Earl Shelp and Ronald Sunderland, and is BBB Accredited and GuideStar Platinum certified.

Name

Carepartners

Legal name

Interfaith CarePartners

Website

https://carepartnerstexas.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CarePartners is a Houston-based nonprofit founded in 1986 that delivers a six-program suite of caregiver support and dementia care services to family caregivers and individuals with memory loss across Greater Houston, combining a licensed Dementia Day Center with free volunteer-led programs delivered through 60+ faith-based partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Caregiver Support and Dementia Adult Day Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Family Caregiver Coaching, Education & Support (HSABAIAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Dementia & Alzheimer’s Respite Care (HSABAGAF), Social Adult Day Care (Non-Medical Supervision & Activities) (HSABANAA), Dementia Companion & Engagement Care (HSABAEAA), Dementia Personal Care (ADLs) Support (HSABAEAB)

Keywords

• Caregiver support services
• Dementia adult day care
• Memory loss programs
• Peer support groups
• Nonprofit caregiver education

Headquarters

HQ city

Houston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Dementia Day Center Fees: The Dementia Day Center charges daily rates for adult day care services for individuals with dementia. Full day (5.5+ hours) is $115/day; half day is $100/day. Financial assistance is available for those who qualify.
2. Donations and Charitable Contributions: CarePartners relies on donations from individuals, corporations, and foundations to fund free programs including Gathering Place, Common Ground support groups, Caregiver Consultation, and Caregiver Education. The organization runs year-end giving campaigns and accepts various donation types including matching gifts, in-kind gifts, and legacy bequests.
3. Special Events Fundraising: Annual special events such as the Cocktail Classic generate revenue through ticket sales, sponsorships, and underwriting opportunities at various giving levels (Platinum $15,000, Gold $10,000, Silver $5,000, Bronze $2,500, Individual $150).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

CarePartners is a Houston-based nonprofit that delivers caregiver support programs for families affected by Alzheimer's disease and other dementias. Its offerings include a licensed Dementia Day Center providing fee-based adult day services, alongside free programs such as the Gathering Place (memory-loss activity program), Second Family (in-home volunteer companionship), Common Ground (peer support groups), Caregiver Consultation, and Caregiver Education. Services are delivered directly, through 60+ faith-based and community partner sites across Greater Houston, and virtually.

Product overview

CarePartners is a nonprofit organization offering a comprehensive suite of caregiver support programs across Greater Houston. The organization operates multiple interconnected programs: the Dementia Day Center provides licensed adult day services for individuals with dementia at all stages; the Gathering Place offers free half-day social activity programs for those with memory loss; Second Family provides in-home volunteer companionship; Common Ground facilitates peer support groups; Caregiver Consultation delivers one-on-one guidance; and Caregiver Education provides workshops, conferences, and webinars. These programs work together to support family caregivers' physical and mental health while accommodating their loved ones' needs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Gathering Place: A FREE half-day activity program created to encourage socialization and engagement for individuals with mild to moderate memory loss.
• Second Family
• Common Ground
• Alzheimer's Care Team
• Second Family Care Team

Products and services

• Dementia Day Center A licensed adult day center in Houston — the only facility in Greater Houston accepting individuals from early to moderate-late stages of dementia — offering full-day and half-day programs that include specialized dementia care, therapeutic recreation, meals, nursing care, and caregiver support for families affected by Alzheimer's and related dementias.
• Gathering Place A free half-day activity program that encourages socialization and engagement for individuals with mild to moderate memory loss, providing music, creative expression, physical activity, wellness activities, games, and lunch while offering caregivers respite time, delivered at partner faith-based and community sites.
• Second Family An in-home volunteer companion program where trained volunteers provide occasional home visits, companionship, transportation assistance, and respite breaks for family caregivers of older adults and individuals with dementia, offered at no cost to participants.
• Common Ground Peer support groups for family caregivers offering specialized groups for memory loss, general caregiving, and grief/bereavement support, delivered both in-person at partner sites across Greater Houston and online.
• Caregiver Consultation Confidential, personalized one-on-one support for family caregivers conducted by trained care consultants via phone, in-person, or video conference, providing assessment, action planning, and ongoing support available in both English and Spanish.
• Caregiver Education Educational workshops, conferences, and webinars that empower family caregivers with insights, community resources, and practical tools, covering topics such as legal and financial issues, dementia care, understanding benefits, and caregiver well-being.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 3 million volunteer hours donated since 1986, valued at more than $83 million
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and secondary.

• Alzheimer's AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCarePartners collaborates with the Alzheimer's Association for educational events and conferences. The organizations co-host World Alzheimer's Day events featuring research updates and caregiver resources. The partnership provides access to Alzheimer's Association expertise and educational materials for CarePartners programs.
• AARPcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAARP partners with CarePartners for the annual Conferencia Para Cuidadores Hispanos, a Spanish-language caregiver conference. Provides co-branding, promotion, and educational resources for Hispanic caregivers in the Houston area.
• Amazing PlacesecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborates with CarePartners on the annual Hispanic Caregiver Conference, providing expertise and resources for dementia caregiver support.
• Archdiocese of Galveston-HoustoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor partner providing hosting facilities and volunteers for CarePartners programs including the Gathering Place and Resource Fairs. Multiple Catholic churches across the Houston area serve as program locations.
• Baker RipleysecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity organization partner for the Hispanic Caregiver Conference, providing resources and outreach support for Spanish-speaking caregivers.
• Interfaith of The WoodlandscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-hosts the annual Woodlands Caregiver Conference with CarePartners. Provides venue, volunteers, and community outreach for caregiver education programs in The Woodlands area.
• Baylor College of MedicinecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartners with CarePartners and Alzheimer's Association for annual research update events featuring Baylor Alzheimer's Disease and Memory Disorders Center experts. Provides educational content and medical expertise.
• UTHealth HoustonsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-hosts caregiver retreats and educational programs. UTHealth provides healthcare expertise and venues for caregiver wellness events.
• Hope and Healing Center (HHCI)secondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartners with CarePartners for Caregiver Corner workshops, providing educational content and resources for dementia caregivers in the Houston area.
• Faith-Based Partner Organizations (60+)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNetwork of churches, temples, and religious organizations that host CarePartners programs including Gathering Place, Common Ground support groups, and Second Family. Partners provide physical space, trained volunteers, and community access. Includes organizations such as St. Luke's United Methodist, Christ Church United Methodist, Memorial Drive Presbyterian, and many others across Greater Houston.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Amazing Place: Houston-area adult day center and dementia caregiver support organization. CarePartners explicitly collaborates with Amazing Place on the Hispanic Caregiver Conference — both serve overlapping dementia families in the same geography.
• Alzheimer's Association: National nonprofit providing dementia caregiver support, education, and 24/7 helplines. Direct peer given CarePartners' co-hosting of World Alzheimer's Day events and overlapping caregiver-education curriculum.
• National Alliance for Caregiving: Nonprofit coalition focused on caregiver research, policy, and program innovation. Comparable as a nonprofit knowledge and advocacy peer serving family caregivers.
• Family Caregiver Alliance: National nonprofit delivering caregiver consultation, education, and policy advocacy. Directly comparable in offering caregiver consultation and disease-specific support programs.

Broad incumbents

• Houston Methodist: Major Houston-area health system operating memory-disorder clinics and senior services. Comparable regional incumbent whose provider network overlaps with CarePartners' referral and partnership ecosystem.
• AARP: Large national organization providing caregiver resources, education, and policy advocacy. Co-hosts the Hispanic Caregiver Conference with CarePartners; broader in scope but directly comparable in caregiver-education offerings.
• Eldercare Locator / USAging: National aging-services network including caregiver resource centers. Comparable as a federal-adjacent backbone for caregiver support services and an alternative referral funnel.
• Memorial Hermann Health System: Major Houston-area health system with geriatric and memory-disorder services. Comparable as a regional incumbent whose physician referrals feed CarePartners' pipeline and which competes for dementia-care mindshare.

Emerging players

• Meals on Wheels America: National nonprofit supporting community-based nutrition and wellness programs for seniors. Comparable as a donor-dependent, volunteer-driven service nonprofit serving overlapping elderly-caregiver populations.

Regional players

• Baker Ripley: Houston-area community services nonprofit offering senior programs, case management, and family support. Regional peer collaborating with CarePartners on the Hispanic Caregiver Conference.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCm3GwOlwlTe6g2n7cWcTkAw
• Facebookfacebook.com/CarePartnersTexas
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/carepartners-texas
• Instagraminstagram.com/carepartnerstexas
• Xx.com/carepartnerstex

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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