QLI

What QLI does

QLI (Quality Living, Inc.) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, post-acute rehabilitation center headquartered on a 65-acre campus in Omaha, Nebraska, specializing in intensive, interdisciplinary rehabilitation for individuals recovering from catastrophic neurological injuries — primarily traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, stroke, chronic pain, and limb loss. The organization employs over 450 team members across five levels of care and draws clients from approximately 40 U.S. states and three countries, making it the largest and most specialized post-hospital rehabilitation environment of its kind in the United States.

QLI's service platform is built around its proprietary Tri-Dimensional Rehabilitation methodology, which integrates Medical Care, Skill Development, and Life Path Services across its core programs (Brain Injury, Spinal Cord Injury, Stroke, Chronic Pain, Limb Loss) and specialty offerings (Ability Assessment, Adaptive Driving, GRIT Fitness, Motor Learning Program, Smart Apartments, Telerehabilitation). The clinical stack incorporates advanced rehabilitation technology including exoskeletons, anti-gravity gait training systems, functional electrical stimulation, virtual reality, Arc-Ex transcutaneous spinal stimulation, blood flow restriction therapy, body weight support systems, electrical stimulation bikes, and a Hydroworx treadmill pool. Real-world training environments — including simulated Smart Apartments, therapy gyms, a movie theater, library, and family housing — are embedded in the care model rather than layered on as ancillary services.

Revenue is generated primarily through healthcare service billing to commercial insurance, workers' compensation carriers, and Medicaid (accepted from eleven states), supplemented by donations and capital campaign contributions, Smart Apartment monthly rent, and ancillary program fees (GRIT fitness, TeleGRIT virtual coaching, Adaptive Driving evaluation). Average lengths of stay range from 72 days (stroke) to 131 days (spinal cord injury), with an average brain injury stay of 90 days, supporting a high-acuity, high-revenue-per-client economic model. GTM is sales-led via a dedicated admissions team of clinical liaisons who conduct in-person assessments, coordinate with hospital discharge planners and insurance case managers, and accept self-referrals through a structured admissions pipeline.

Name

QLI

Legal name

Quality Living, Inc.

Website

https://qliomaha.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

QLI is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) post-acute rehabilitation center on a 65-acre Omaha campus delivering intensive, interdisciplinary rehabilitation for brain injury, spinal cord injury, stroke, chronic pain, and limb loss patients drawn from 40+ states.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Post-Acute Neurological Rehabilitation Services

NAICS

Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists (621340), Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists (62134), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (62431), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (6243)

SIC

Services-Skilled Nursing Care Facilities (8051), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Chronic Pain Rehabilitation & Functional Restoration (HSADAIAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Virtual PT/OT/MSK & Rehab Programs (Payer-Sponsored) (HLALACAI)

Keywords

• Post-acute rehabilitation
• Brain injury therapy
• Spinal cord rehabilitation
• Neurorehabilitation services
• Adaptive sports programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Omaha

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Healthcare Services Revenue: QLI generates primary revenue through healthcare services billed to commercial insurance, workers' compensation insurance, and Medicaid from eleven different states
2. Medicaid Reimbursement: As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, QLI accepts Medicaid reimbursement from eleven different states
3. Donations and Charitable Contributions: QLI accepts donations through general fund, targeted donations (Life Path Services, Rehabilitation Technology, Workforce Development), and capital campaign contributions
4. Smart Apartment Rent: Clients pay monthly rent for Smart Apartments; therapeutic aspects may be billed to commercial insurance
5. GRIT Fitness Program Fees: $25 per training session for GRIT program; $25 per month for TeleGRIT virtual coaching

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

QLI provides post-hospital rehabilitation services for individuals recovering from brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, and other neurological conditions on a 65-acre campus in Omaha, Nebraska. Service delivery is anchored in a proprietary Tri-Dimensional Rehabilitation model that combines clinical therapy, adaptive real-world living environments, and individualized personal goal-setting to support long-term functional recovery and community reintegration.

Product overview

QLI operates as a post-acute rehabilitation center offering a unified platform of clinical programs built around its proprietary Tri-Dimensional Rehabilitation methodology. The core portfolio includes five primary rehabilitation programs (Brain Injury, Spinal Cord Injury, Stroke, Chronic Pain, and Limb Loss) supplemented by specialty programs (Ability Assessment, Adaptive Driving, GRIT Fitness, Motor Learning Program, Smart Apartments, and Telerehabilitation). These programs are delivered through an integrated campus environment featuring advanced rehabilitation technology, residential facilities, and family housing, unified by QLI's Tri-Dimensional Rehabilitation framework that combines Medical Care, Skill Development, and Life Path Services. QLI also operates the IMPACT workforce development program to train future healthcare professionals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Post-Hospital Brain Injury Rehabilitation Program

Quantifiable outcome

• 96% satisfaction rate among clients, families, and healthcare partners
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• KintinucoreTechnology or IntegrationKintinu telerehabilitation services are integrated into QLI's limb loss rehabilitation program, providing remote rehabilitation services alongside on-site therapy for pre-prosthetic training, prosthetic training, and community reintegration phases.
• Arc-Ex (Onward Wellness Technologies)coreTechnology or IntegrationQLI recently implemented Arc-Ex transcutaneous spinal stimulation therapy as a non-invasive modality to support movement and neurological rehabilitation after brain and spinal cord injury. The technology sends electrical signals through electrodes placed along the spine to help reestablish neural pathways.
• Vocational Rehabilitation ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState vocational rehabilitation services partner with QLI to fund and support client rehabilitation aimed at return to work, including adaptive driving programs and other vocational-focused therapy services.
• Workers' Compensation Insurance CarrierscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWorkers' compensation insurance carriers refer clients to QLI and fund rehabilitation services for injured workers, including adaptive driving assessments and comprehensive rehabilitation programs.
• Methodist Health SystemsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPreferred medical provider for neurology services, supporting QLI clients' medical care needs during rehabilitation.
• CHI Health ImmanuelminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPreferred medical provider for neurology services, collaborating with QLI on client neurological care.
• Avenue ScholarsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Avenue Scholars for the IMPACT workforce development program, supporting youth interested in healthcare careers through mentoring and training opportunities.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Craig Hospital: Craig Hospital in Englewood, CO is a nonprofit specializing exclusively in spinal cord injury and traumatic brain injury rehabilitation. It is the closest direct peer to QLI in terms of mission, patient acuity, and national referral patterns.
• Shepherd Center: Shepherd Center in Atlanta, GA is a nonprofit catastrophic care hospital specializing in spinal cord injury, brain injury, stroke, and multiple trauma rehabilitation. It matches QLI's specialty focus and national draw for complex rehabilitation cases.
• Shirley Ryan AbilityLab: Shirley Ryan AbilityLab (formerly Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago) is a top-ranked research-driven rehabilitation hospital for brain injury, spinal cord injury, stroke, and complex conditions. Comparable to QLI in clinical scope, technology adoption, and reputation for neurological rehabilitation excellence.
• TIRR Memorial Hermann: TIRR Memorial Hermann in Houston is a leading nonprofit rehabilitation hospital for brain injury, spinal cord injury, stroke, and amputee care. As a Model System site, it competes with QLI for complex neuro-rehab referrals and research recognition.
• Brooks Rehabilitation: Brooks Rehabilitation in Jacksonville, FL operates an inpatient rehabilitation hospital plus extensive outpatient, home health, and adaptive fitness programs across the Southeast. Comparable to QLI in multi-modality post-acute services and growing adaptive fitness/community reintegration offerings.
• Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital: Mary Free Bed in Grand Rapids, MI is a nonprofit rehabilitation hospital and regional system providing inpatient and outpatient services across brain injury, SCI, stroke, and pediatric rehab. Comparable mission-driven specialty rehabilitation focus to QLI.
• Magee Rehabilitation Hospital: Magee Rehabilitation Hospital in Philadelphia is part of Jefferson Health and provides inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation for brain injury, spinal cord injury, stroke, and orthopedic conditions. Directly comparable in clinical scope and payer mix for post-acute neuro-rehab.
• Casa Colina Hospital and Centers for Healthcare: Casa Colina in Pomona, CA is a nonprofit rehabilitation hospital with specialty programs for brain injury, spinal cord injury, stroke, and orthopedic conditions. Comparable to QLI in delivering complex post-acute neuro-rehabilitation on a dedicated campus.

Others

• Onward Wellness Technologies (Arc-Ex): Maker of the Arc-Ex transcutaneous spinal stimulation device that QLI has integrated into its brain and spinal cord injury programs. A technology partner rather than competitor, but relevant as an ecosystem signal for advanced neuro-rehab modalities.

Emerging players

• Kintinu Telerehab: Kintinu delivers telerehabilitation services that QLI integrates into its limb loss and continuity-of-care programs. Comparable as a virtual rehabilitation delivery model relevant to QLI's telerehab expansion strategy.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/QLIRehab
• Facebookfacebook.com/QLIrehab

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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