St. Edmond's Home for Children

What St. Edmond's Home for Children does

St. Edmond's Home for Children is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit residential care facility located in Rosemont, Pennsylvania, operating under the auspices of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. Founded in 1916 by Archbishop Edmond Prendergast as the first Catholic home of its kind in America, it has continuously served children with severe and profound intellectual and physical disabilities for over a century. The facility is licensed as an Intermediate Care Facility for individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (ICF/ID) by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania since 1987, and currently houses 44 medically fragile children ages 6 weeks to 21 years. The organization staffs 150+ employees across nursing, residential, therapeutic, and administrative functions, including approximately 90 Direct Support Professionals and 6 supervisors.

The organization's core service offering is an integrated continuum of care built around 24-hour pediatric nursing, residential DSP support, multidisciplinary therapies (physical, occupational, speech, QIDP, aquatic, music), a Special Care Wing for tracheostomy and ventilator support, social services, food and nutrition, recreational programming (including Camp Rainbow), and spiritual services. The physical infrastructure includes a therapeutic pool, Snoezelen/multi-sensory room, sensory garden, on-site chapel, and adaptive technology such as AAC devices and adaptive gaming systems. In 2020 the organization opened the Community Home, and in July 2024 Mary's House, extending the continuum of care to young adults over 21 who have not found adult placement.

The revenue model is a hybrid of government Medicaid ICF/ID reimbursement for licensed residential care and charitable funding. Revenue streams include per diem government funding for 44 ICF/ID beds, individual and corporate donations processed through Bloomerang/Stripe, planned giving and legacy gifts, and Women's Auxiliary fundraising events (Cup Day gala, Love Bonds campaign). The Women's Auxiliary, founded in 1917, has historically funded major capital projects including the Great Room, Aquatic Therapy Pool, and Special Care Wing. Customer acquisition is referral-based, drawing from families, hospitals, physicians, schools, and Child/Youth and Protective Services, with admissions reviewed by an Admissions Committee. The geographic market is regional, focused on Pennsylvania, with operational sites in Rosemont (main campus) and the two group homes.

Name

St. Edmond's Home for Children

Legal name

St. Edmond's Home for Children

Website

https://stedmondshome.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1916

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

St. Edmond's Home for Children is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, Pennsylvania-licensed ICF/ID facility providing 24-hour residential nursing, therapeutic, and supportive care to 44 medically fragile children with severe and profound intellectual and physical disabilities near Philadelphia, operating under the Archdiocese of Philadelphia since 1916.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential Disability Care

NAICS

Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities (62321), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Child and Youth Services (62411)

SIC

Services-Skilled Nursing Care Facilities (8051), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Down Syndrome & Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities (IDD) Childcare (HSAAAIAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Specialized Assisted Living for Developmental/Intellectual Disabilities (Adult) (HLADABAJ), Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities (IDD) Schools & Life Skills Programs (EDAKAAAD)

Keywords

• Residential disability care
• Specialty pediatric nursing
• Intermediate care facility
• Intellectual disability services
• Therapeutic programming

Headquarters

HQ city

Bryn Mawr

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Tax-deductible donations from individuals, families, and organizations through the website, checks, stock gifts, and in-kind donations. The organization is a 501c3 nonprofit.
2. Government Funding (ICF/ID): Licensed as an Intermediate Care Facility for individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (ICF/ID) by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, receiving government funding for care services.
3. Women's Auxiliary Fundraising: Annual Gala/Cup Day, Love Bonds Campaign, and other fundraising events organized by the Women's Auxiliary to support facility improvements and programs.
4. Planned Giving and Legacy Gifts: Wills, trusts, estate plans, charitable gift annuities, and other planned giving arrangements that provide long-term financial support.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

St. Edmond's Home for Children is a licensed Intermediate Care Facility for individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (ICF/ID) that provides 24-hour residential nursing and therapeutic care to children ages 6 weeks to 21 years diagnosed with severe or profound intellectual and physical disabilities. The organization delivers an integrated continuum of medical, nursing, therapeutic, social, recreational, and spiritual services on its Rosemont, Pennsylvania campus, and extends care to young adults through two group homes.

Product overview

St. Edmond's Home for Children is a single-site Intermediate Care Facility (ICF/ID) for children with severe and profound intellectual and physical disabilities. The organization offers an integrated continuum of care through its core service modules: Nursing Services (24-hour pediatric care), Residential Services (Direct Support Professionals), Therapies/Programming (PT, OT, Speech, Special Care Unit), Food & Nutrition, Social Services, Recreational Services & Camp Rainbow, and Spirituality. Supporting facilities include a Therapeutic Pool, Snoezelen/Multi-Sensory Room, Sensory Garden, and Chapel. The organization operates two group homes (Community Home and Mary's House) for adults transitioning from pediatric care. The Women's Auxiliary provides fundraising support, and a Volunteer Program enables community participation. No software platform or SaaS product is offered.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Mary's House: A group home serving four young women adults with disabilities, blessed on July 22, 2024. This is the second group home operated by St. Edmond's.
• Community Home
• Camp Rainbow
• Special Care Unit

Products and services

• Nursing Services 24-hour nursing care delivered by compassionate pediatric nurses, including routine and emergency medical care, medical case management, ongoing assessment and care planning, and coordination with families, schools, and physicians, for children with severe and profound disabilities.
• Residential Services Round-the-clock residential care provided by approximately 90 Direct Support Professionals and 6 Supervisors, supporting all activities of daily living and implementing individualized programming goals for residents.
• Therapies and Programming Comprehensive therapy services including Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech/Language/Hearing Services, Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional (QIDP) services, and Special Care Unit offering tracheostomy and ventilator support for medically complex children.
• Food and Nutrition Services Healthy, nourishing meals prepared in-house with individualized textures (puree, junior, house cut), seasonal menus, and registered dietitian-provided nutritional therapy and enteral feeding plans.
• Social Services Family liaison services providing connection between families, schools, and support coordinators, including parent group meetings, family visiting areas, admission and discharge facilitation, and coordination of activities and holiday parties.
• Recreational Services and Camp Rainbow

Quantifiable outcome

• Children achieving greater functionality than expected - one resident expected not to live past infancy was thriving at age 23
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• Women's AuxiliaryflagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 1917Established in 1917 at the request of Bishop McCord, the Women's Auxiliary is a group of Catholic lay women dedicated to raising funds to maintain the Home and provide nursing and therapy care. They host annual Gala/Cup Day events, Love Bonds Campaign, and volunteer at the home. They have funded major projects including the Great Room, Aquatic Therapy Pool, Special Care Wing, Prayer/Sensory Garden, Music Therapy Program, renovations, and vehicles. The organization has its own website at womensauxsted.org.
• Walnut Street TheatrecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSt. Edmond's Home has partnered with the education outreach branch of Walnut Street Theatre (WST) in Center City Philadelphia. A representative from WST comes twice monthly to introduce children to performing arts through interactive workshops. Children benefit from socialization, sensory play, imagination use, and body/voice awareness through character development and movement activities. Ashley, the artist in residence, adapts each workshop to the children's abilities and interests.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights10 records

Direct peers

• Merakey: Large Pennsylvania-rooted nonprofit (formerly NHS Human Services) providing residential, behavioral health, and autism/IDD services across multiple states. Comparable in ICF/ID-style residential offerings and adult group home operations for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Melmark: Pennsylvania-based nonprofit providing residential, educational, and clinical services for children and adults with autism, intellectual disabilities, and complex behavioral health needs. Directly comparable to St. Edmond's in offering ICF/ID-level residential care with integrated therapy and special education programming.
• Kencrest: Philadelphia-area nonprofit providing residential services, day programs, and community supports for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Comparable in operating community-based group homes and serving Pennsylvania residents with IDD.
• Chimes Family of Services: Mid-Atlantic nonprofit providing residential, vocational, educational, and behavioral health services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Comparable in operating ICF/ID residential settings and supporting children and adults with complex needs.
• Woods Services: Pennsylvania-based nonprofit operating residential treatment, special education, and behavioral health programs for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, autism, and complex medical needs. Comparable in providing ICF/ID-level care, therapies, and life-skills programming to medically fragile populations.
• Vista Adult Services Organization (VASO) / St. Joseph's Center: Catholic-affiliated nonprofit in the Philadelphia-Trenton region providing residential and community-based services for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Closest peer in faith-based mission and pediatric-to-adult continuum model.
• Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health: One of the largest U.S. nonprofits providing residential and educational services for children and adults with emotional, behavioral, and developmental disabilities. Comparable in operating licensed ICF/ID-style facilities and serving medically complex children referred through state systems.
• Elwyn: Pennsylvania-headquartered nonprofit providing residential, educational, and behavioral health services for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Directly comparable to St. Edmond's in mission, ICF/ID licensure, and pediatric-to-adult continuum, though operating on a far larger multi-state scale.

Broad incumbents

• Bayada Home Health Care: Large Pennsylvania-founded home health care provider serving medically fragile children and adults, including those with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Comparable client population to St. Edmond's but delivers care in the home rather than residential facility.

Regional players

• Brightside Academy (Catapult Learning): Pennsylvania-adjacent provider of special education and clinical services to children with developmental and learning challenges in school and community settings. Comparable in serving IDD children but through educational rather than residential channels.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks2 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/watch?v=RhAvkpMU1yU
• Facebookfacebook.com/stedmondshome
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/st-edmond's-home-for-children/about

Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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