Wartburg

What Wartburg does

Wartburg, formally Wartburg Home of the Evangelical Lutheran Church, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit senior care and housing provider founded in 1866 and headquartered on a 34-acre campus in Mount Vernon, Westchester County, New York. The organization operates an integrated continuum of care that includes independent living, assisted living (Meadowview at Wartburg), memory care (Berkemeier Living Center), skilled nursing (Waltemade), inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation, adult day services, home health care, hospice and palliative care, respite care, and affordable senior housing (Friedrich's). It also runs the Creative Aging & Lifelong Learning program, an award-winning arts- and lifelong-learning initiative including the SeniorU degree program. Clinical training is supported by an Advanced Simulation Learning Lab equipped with high-fidelity mannequins and simulated clinical equipment, and the campus hosts the Institute for Music and Neurologic Function (IMNF).

The business model is operationally diversified across multiple recurring revenue streams: rental income from independent living and affordable housing units (Friedrich's rents $752–$1,085 monthly under income-based pricing), per-diem and private-pay rates for assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing, and reimbursement from Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance for rehabilitation, home health, hospice, and adult day services. Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer via campus tours, community events (e.g., Care & Connect Speaker Series, Jazz in June, Fall Festival), healthcare provider referrals, and a network of more than 500 community volunteers contributing nearly 50,000 hours annually. Affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), Wartburg is governed by a board of directors and recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of the Best Nursing Homes in New York State for ten or more consecutive years.

In 2025 Wartburg expanded capacity (Burke Rehabilitation on-site clinic opening October 2025; Waltamade Residence groundbreaking November 2025 for 102 affordable and supportive homes) and in February 2026 agreed to integrate its Mount Vernon campus operations into ArchCare, another nonprofit continuing care provider, citing inadequate Medicaid reimbursement as the principal driver and framing the move as mission preservation rather than a sale to for-profit operators.

Name

Wartburg

Legal name

Wartburg Home of the Evangelical Lutheran Church

Website

https://wartburg.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1866

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Wartburg is a 159-year-old nonprofit senior care provider in Mount Vernon, NY, operating an integrated continuum of independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, adult day, home health, and affordable housing on a 34-acre Westchester campus. It serves individual seniors and families across the region, with revenue derived from Medicaid, Medicare, private pay, and rental income.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Continuing Care Retirement Community / Senior Care Services

NAICS

Continuing Care Retirement Communities and Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly (62331), Continuing Care Retirement Communities and Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly (6233), Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly (623312), Nursing and Residential Care Facilities (623), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Home Health Care Services (6216)

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

Large Campus / Multi-Building Assisted Living Communities (HLADABAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Social Adult Day Care (Non-Medical Senior Day Programs) (HLADAIAB), Social Adult Day Care (Non-Medical Supervision & Activities) (HSABANAA), Elder Services & Aging Support (BPAGAEAF)

Keywords

• Senior care services
• Assisted living facility
• Memory care programs
• Skilled nursing care
• Senior rehabilitation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Mount Vernon

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Senior Care Services: Revenue generated from providing integrated senior care services including independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, adult day care, and home health care. Sources include Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay.
2. Affordable Housing: Rental income from affordable senior housing units on campus including Friedrich's apartments. Revenue based on income-based rental rates.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Wartburg provides an integrated continuum of senior care services on its 34-acre Mount Vernon, NY campus and in seniors' homes throughout Westchester County. Offerings include independent living, assisted living (Meadowview), memory care (Berkemeier Living Center), skilled nursing (Waltemade), inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation, adult day services, home health care, hospice and palliative care, respite care, and affordable senior housing (Friedrich's). The organization is a nonprofit, faith-affiliated provider serving older adults and their families since 1866.

Product overview

Wartburg is a nonprofit senior care and housing provider offering an integrated continuum of care services on its 34-acre Mount Vernon campus and in seniors' homes throughout the Westchester County region. The organization operates a multi-tiered system comprising independent living, assisted living (Meadowview), memory care (Berkemeier Living Center), skilled nursing (Waltemade), inpatient/outpatient rehabilitation, adult day services, home health care, hospice/palliative care, and affordable senior housing (Friedrich's). Wartburg also provides Creative Aging & Lifelong Learning programs combining arts-based therapies with intergenerational programming. The organization serves seniors across the Riverdale, Eastchester, New Rochelle, Scarsdale, Larchmont, Pelham, and Bronxville areas.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Berkemeier Living Center: Dedicated memory care center for individuals with Alzheimer's or dementia
• Meadowview at Wartburg
• Waltemade Skilled Nursing Center
• Council for Creative Aging & Lifelong Learning
• Friedrich's
• Memory Care at Wartburg

Products and services

• Independent Living Rental-based retirement community offering townhomes, apartments, and studios on Wartburg's 34-acre campus with on-site security, restaurant-style dining, housekeeping, and access to the full continuum of care. For older adults seeking maintenance-free living without the commitment of an entrance-fee CCRC.
• Assisted Living — Meadowview at Wartburg Supportive living residence where residents have access to assistance with activities of daily living while maintaining independence, including 15 specialized memory care apartments for residents with moderate dementia in a secure environment with private courtyard. For older adults needing daily living support alongside a residential lifestyle.
• Memory Care — Berkemeier Living Center Dedicated memory care facility for individuals with Alzheimer's or dementia, providing around-the-clock nursing, physicians on call, medication management, three daily meals, housekeeping and laundry, full-time chaplain, incontinence management support, recreational and social programs, case management, transportation, and secure indoor/outdoor environments. For seniors with Alzheimer's disease or dementia and their families.
• Waltemade Skilled Nursing Center Skilled nursing facility with CMS 5-star rating, offering dedicated memory care neighborhoods in a cheerful, restraint-free environment with highly specialized nurses and support staff. For seniors requiring 24/7 skilled nursing and post-acute medical care.
• Inpatient Rehabilitative Care Post-acute rehabilitative care focusing on maximizing patient independence through intensive physical, occupational, and speech therapy regimens tailored to individual needs and goals. For seniors recovering from surgery, illness, or injury requiring intensive short-term rehabilitation.
• Hospice and Palliative Care End-of-life care providing comfort, dignity, and support for individuals with terminal illness and their families, including pain management and spiritual care.
• Respite Care Short-term temporary care providing relief for family caregivers while ensuring continuous support for seniors, available across residential settings. For family caregivers needing short-duration respite.
• Adult Day Program Senior day care providing a safe, stimulating environment with special support for those with Alzheimer's or dementia, offering socialization opportunities while allowing seniors to remain in their own homes. Scholarship-eligible through the Field Hall Foundation CARE program for transportation costs.
• Home Health Care In-home care services including general home care, dementia care, hospice care, and coordination with preferred in-home providers throughout Westchester County. For seniors who wish to remain at home with supportive clinical and personal care.
• Affordable Senior Housing — Friedrich's LEED-certified affordable senior independent living facility offering studio and one-bedroom handicap-accessible apartments for the 62+ income-qualified community. Features include community room, fitness room, library, and free assigned parking. Rents range from $752–$1,085 depending on income and unit availability.
• Waltamade Residence New senior housing development providing 102 affordable and supportive homes for seniors in Mount Vernon, pursued in partnership with the City of Mount Vernon's Urban Renewal Agency. Groundbreaking occurred in 2025.
• Creative Aging & Lifelong Learning Award-winning, internationally recognized arts-based program providing creative opportunities including music therapy (via on-campus IMNF), art, and dance movement therapy to improve seniors' quality of life, including the SeniorU college degree program offering free college credits to retirees. Over 1,000 classes offered annually.

Quantifiable outcome

• CMS 5-star rating maintained since inception of rating system
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ArchCarecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 February 2026ArchCare, a nonprofit provider of continuing care, has agreed to integrate Wartburg's Mount Vernon campus operations. This integration allows Wartburg to preserve its mission rather than selling to for-profit operators or closing. The integration will give ArchCare access to Wartburg's continuum of services including affordable housing, assisted living, and memory care, while helping ArchCare diversify revenue streams beyond Medicaid and Medicare into private pay markets.
• City of Mount Vernon's Urban Renewal AgencycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 November 2025Partnership for affordable housing development. The City of Mount Vernon Urban Renewal Agency approved a resolution to partner with Wartburg for urban renewal initiatives.
• Burke RehabilitationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 October 2025Burke Rehabilitation opened an outpatient clinic on Wartburg's historic campus in October 2025. This partnership provides rehabilitation services to the community and integrates with Wartburg's existing rehabilitation programs.
• Sarah Lawrence CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Sarah Lawrence College was presented with the Community Partner of the Year Award. The collaboration includes podcasts, events and programming, with interns, student volunteers, and faculty working with Wartburg's senior community. Collaboration has included Mellon Fellow grant, podcast series, book clubs, intergenerational programming, and events like Jazz in June Gala, Fall Festival, Earth Day Celebrations.
• Home DepotminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2024Corporate Partner of the Year award recipient. Home Depot volunteers have supported Wartburg initiatives including the Lobby Refresh Project at Waltemade Skilled Nursing Facility, and events such as Fall Festival, Holiday Tree Lighting, Veterans Fest, and Earth Day celebration.
• The Institute for Music and Neurologic Function (IMNF)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019IMNF, co-founded in 1995 by Dr. Oliver Sacks and Dr. Concetta Tomaino, made its new home on Wartburg's campus in 2017. The partnership provides innovative music therapy programs to residents and advances neurological studies of music and the brain through research.
• The Links, Inc. Westchester County ChapterminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Monthly clay program for residents including those with Alzheimer's and dementia. Partnership in creating mosaic bench 'Go with the Flow' installed in Waltemade Skilled Nursing Facility courtyard.
• Youth Shelter Program of WestchesterminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Presented with Community Service Award for nearly 2,700 hours volunteered in Wartburg's Adult Day Care Center and around campus.
• Barnum Financial Group and Foundation for LifeminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2018Bikes for Kids program provided nearly 30 children from Boys and Girls Club of Mount Vernon with new bikes. Wartburg hosted the event on its campus.
• Knights of Columbus Council #410minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2018Donated four wheelchairs to Wartburg and volunteers lead game night weekly with nursing home residents.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Sunrise Senior Living: National for-profit operator of assisted living and memory care communities with a strong private-pay orientation; overlaps with Wartburg on assisted living but operates a much broader multi-state portfolio.
• Burke Rehabilitation: Specialty rehabilitation hospital that opened an outpatient clinic on Wartburg's campus in October 2025; comparable on the rehabilitation/therapy service line within the same NY geography.
• Brookdale Senior Living: Largest U.S. senior living operator with independent living, assisted living, memory care, and home health across the country; overlaps with Wartburg across multiple service lines but as a public for-profit incumbent.

Direct peers

• The New Jewish Home: New York-based nonprofit senior care system offering a full continuum including independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and home health across multiple campuses — closely comparable to Wartburg's integrated model.
• RiverSpring Health (Hebrew Home at Riverdale): Large New York-area nonprofit continuing care organization operating a residential campus with independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and home care — directly comparable in scope, geography, and nonprofit model to Wartburg.
• Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care and Rehabilitation: New York-area nonprofit skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and assisted living provider serving a similar senior demographic with comparable Medicare/Medicaid funding mix and community-based mission.
• St. Ann's Community: Rochester, NY-based nonprofit senior care organization providing a full continuum — independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation — highly comparable in operating model and faith-affiliated nonprofit structure.
• ArchCare: Catholic-affiliated nonprofit continuing care provider in the New York metro area offering independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, and home care — Wartburg's announced integration partner and a directly comparable nonprofit senior care operator.
• Visiting Nurse Service of New York: Large New York-area nonprofit home health care and hospice provider; comparable to Wartburg on the home health, hospice, and palliative care service lines within the same metro market.
• Hebrew Rehabilitation Center (Hebrew SeniorLife): Boston-area nonprofit operating a continuing care retirement community with skilled nursing, memory care, rehabilitation, and home health — comparable in clinical depth, campus model, and nonprofit structure to Wartburg.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• YouTubeyoutube.com/wartburgny
• Facebookfacebook.com/thewartburg
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-wartburg-adult-care-community
• Instagraminstagram.com/wartburgadultcare

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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