What VALLEYLIFE does

VALLEYLIFE is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1947 in Phoenix, Arizona, that provides a continuum of disability services to individuals of all ages with physical, developmental, and cognitive disabilities, behavioral health diagnoses, and traumatic brain injuries. The organization operates five core program areas: Residential Services (27 owned and operated group homes housing 3-6 residents each in barrier-free facilities), Adult Day Services at multiple Phoenix locations, Vocational Services (including Supported Employment, Job Development, Job Coaching, Ticket to Work, and Pre-Employment Transition Services), Home and Community Based Services (in-home habilitation, attendant care, and respite), and the specialized ASPIRE Autism Program for young adults on the autism spectrum. Services are delivered by a workforce of 251-500 employees and supported by a network of board members, contractors, and volunteers.

The organization is funded through a mix of Arizona government contracts (Mercy Care, Vocational Rehabilitation, Division of Developmental Disabilities) and charitable donations, with a disclosed 12% overhead rate meaning 88 cents of every donated dollar flows to programs. The supporting entity VALLEYLIFE Foundation was formed in 1992 as a 501(c)(3) to consolidate fundraising and event proceeds. Recent strategic moves include the launch of a newly licensed Home Health Agency for medication management and specialized nursing, and the completion of the first Nursing-Supported group home offering 24-hour nursing care for higher-acuity members. Leadership has been stable, with CEO Cletus Thiebeau serving since 2003 and CFO Donna Cordova since 2021, and the board has added three new directors in 2025 across marketing, healthcare AI, and software engineering backgrounds.

VALLEYLIFE has no proprietary technology or AI/ML capabilities; its technology footprint is limited to a Wix-hosted website, standard social media accounts (Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube), and conventional back-office tools. The organization is regionally focused on the Phoenix metropolitan area with no geographic expansion outside this market. Title VI Civil Rights Act compliance is maintained, with a delegated Title VI Program Coordinator reporting to the CEO.

Name

VALLEYLIFE

Legal name

VALLEYLIFE

Website

https://valleylifeaz.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1947

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

VALLEYLIFE is a Phoenix-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing residential, adult day, vocational, home-based, and autism-specific services to individuals with disabilities across the Phoenix metropolitan area through 27 group homes and government-funded programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability Support Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability, Mental Health, and Substance Abuse Facilities (6232), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Special Needs Adult Day Programs (Developmental/Physical Disabilities, Seniors) (HLADAIAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Senior Social Clubs & Community-Based Day Programs (Non-Clinical) (HSABANAK), Behavioral Health & Cognitive Support Day Programs (Geriatric Mental Health) (HLADAIAF), Benefits Counseling & Financial Literacy for Transition-Age Youth (EDAKANAJ)

Keywords

• Disability support services
• Residential group homes
• Vocational rehabilitation services
• Adult day programs
• Nonprofit human services

Headquarters

HQ city

Phoenix

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

VALLEYLIFE is a nonprofit organization that provides a continuum of disability support services to individuals with intellectual, developmental, and physical disabilities across the Phoenix metropolitan area. Its core offerings include 27 residential group homes, adult day services, vocational and employment support, home and community-based services, and the specialized ASPIRE autism program, supplemented by the VALLEYLIFE Foundation fundraising arm and a volunteer-operated Healthy Prep Kitchen meal program.

Product overview

VALLEYLIFE operates as a nonprofit organization providing a coordinated suite of disability services through distinct programs. The core offerings include Residential Services (27 group homes), Adult Day Services, Vocational Services (employment support with Supported Employment, Job Development, and Pre-ETS), Home and Community Based Services, and the specialized ASPIRE Autism Program. Supporting infrastructure includes the VALLEYLIFE Foundation for fundraising and the Healthy Prep Kitchen volunteer program. These programs work together to provide comprehensive care from residential living to employment assistance, enabling individuals with disabilities to live with choices, independence, and dignity.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Residential Services Operates 27 group homes providing residential living supports for individuals with intellectual, developmental, and physical disabilities in the Phoenix metropolitan area. Available to adults with disabilities who require supported housing.
• Adult Day Services Structured daytime programming for adults with disabilities, typically providing habilitation, socialization, life skills, and supervision during daytime hours. Available to adults with intellectual, developmental, and physical disabilities and their families.
• Vocational Services Provides employment support and vocational training to individuals with disabilities, helping them prepare for, obtain, and retain competitive or supported employment in the community. Available to adults with disabilities seeking workforce participation.
• Home and Community Based Services Delivers in-home and community-based disability supports that help individuals live independently and participate in their communities. Available to individuals with disabilities and their families who need non-residential support.
• ASPIRE Autism Program Specialized program designed for individuals with autism, providing tailored supports within VALLEYLIFE's broader service continuum. Available to individuals on the autism spectrum and their families.
• VALLEYLIFE Foundation Fundraising arm of VALLEYLIFE that channels charitable donations to support the organization's disability services mission. Available to individual donors, corporate sponsors, and grant-making organizations.
• Healthy Prep Kitchen Volunteer-operated meal preparation program that supports food-related programming for VALLEYLIFE participants. Available to program participants and community volunteers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 12% overhead rate with 88 cents of every donated dollar going directly to programs and services
• +2 more outcomes

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights10 records

Direct peers

• BrightSpring Health Services: Public company providing home and community health services including IDD behavioral health, home health, and pharmacy. Directly comparable for VALLEYLIFE's expanding service portfolio, especially after the launch of its Home Health Agency.
• RHA Health Services: Operates residential group homes, day programs, supported employment, and behavioral health services for IDD populations across multiple states. Directly parallels VALLEYLIFE's continuum of disability services including its behavioral health caseload.
• Bayada Home Health Care: National nonprofit home health and personal-care provider serving adults and children with disabilities and complex medical needs. Compares to VALLEYLIFE's new Home Health Agency, attendant care, and HCB habilitation/respite services.
• Sevita (formerly The MENTOR Network): Largest U.S. provider of home- and community-based IDD services, including residential host homes, day programs, and supported employment. Directly comparable to VALLEYLIFE across residential, day, vocational, and HCB service lines and increasingly active in Arizona.
• Mosaic: National nonprofit provider of residential, day, vocational, and faith-based services for people with IDD and behavioral health needs. Closest nonprofit peer to VALLEYLIFE in mission, program mix (group homes, day programs, employment), and Arizona-relevant operations.
• Dungarvin: National provider of residential, day, and supported-employment services for people with IDD and behavioral health needs. Closely matches VALLEYLIFE's group home footprint of 3-6 residents per home and full continuum model.
• Help at Home: Personal-care and in-home support provider for seniors and people with IDD, largely funded through Medicaid waivers. Directly comparable to VALLEYLIFE's HCB Services (habilitation, attendant care, respite) and Ticket to Work employment supports.

Broad incumbents

• The Arc: National disability advocacy and direct-service organization (with local chapters) supporting people with IDD through residential, day, and employment programs. Comparable to VALLEYLIFE's service breadth but structured as a federation rather than a single operator.
• Easterseals: Federated national nonprofit offering day programs, employment support, and in-home services for people with disabilities. Comparable in mission and core programs but distributed across many independent affiliates rather than a single regional operator.

Regional players

• LifeStream Complete Health (Arizona): Arizona-based behavioral health and IDD services provider serving individuals through residential, day, and home- and community-based programs. Closest regional peer to VALLEYLIFE within the Phoenix-area IDD provider market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights8 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCIE_Sl94mz_M
• Facebookfacebook.com/Valleylifeaz
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/valleylife
• Instagraminstagram.com/valleylifeaz
• Xx.com/valleylifeaz

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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