Flatrock

What Flatrock does

Flatrock is a privately held, for-profit adult foster care provider headquartered in Flint, Michigan, founded in 2004 by Co-CEOs Nicholas Burnett and Carrie Aldrich. The company operates more than 40 residential care homes across seven Michigan communities (Brandon, Fenton, Flint, Flint Township, Flushing, Lapeer, and Ortonville), employing over 850 trained staff who deliver 24-hour care to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and adults with mental illness. As of October 2024, Flatrock announced it is welcoming residents from outside Michigan, marking its first expansion beyond the state in two decades.

Flatrock's core offering is integrated residential care that bundles housing with in-house medical and mental health services, Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and other behavioral therapy, occupational therapy, counseling, and recreational programming. Amenities such as sensory rooms, swimming pools, game rooms, and nature trails are positioned as therapeutic environments. The company maintains HIPAA-compliant privacy practices and CARF accreditation, and operates an internal documentation and care coordination platform called the Flatrock Information Network (FIN) for managing resident records, behavioral treatment plans, and assessments across its home network.

The business model is service-based, generating revenue from adult foster care placements and integrated therapeutic services. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is described as quote-based, with care funded through Medicaid waivers, state disability programs, and private pay arrangements on a monthly billing cadence. Flatrock sells directly to families and accepts referrals from healthcare providers and social services, supported by a content marketing presence (blog, LinkedIn, website) and community events that build trust with prospective families and recruit staff.

Name

Flatrock

Legal name

Flatrock Inc.

Website

https://flatrockinc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Flatrock is a privately held adult foster care provider operating more than 40 residential homes across Michigan, serving adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and mental illness with integrated medical, behavioral, and therapeutic services delivered by 850+ staff.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Adult Foster Care Services

NAICS

Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities (623210), Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability, Mental Health, and Substance Abuse Facilities (6232), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120)

SIC

Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialized Assisted Living for Developmental/Intellectual Disabilities (Adult) (HLADABAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Small Residential Care Homes (RCFE/Board & Care) (HLADABAF)

Keywords

• Adult foster care
• Residential disability services
• Behavioral therapy programs
• Occupational therapy services
• Supported living care

Headquarters

HQ city

Flint

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Adult Foster Care Services: Flatrock generates revenue through adult foster care services for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Services are likely funded through Medicaid waivers, state disability services, and private pay arrangements.
2. Therapeutic Services: Integrated therapeutic services including occupational therapy, behavioral therapy, counseling, and mental health support provided as part of comprehensive residential care.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Flatrock provides 24-hour residential foster care for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities through 40+ group homes across Michigan, supported by integrated medical and mental health care, behavioral therapy (including ABA), occupational therapy, sensory programs, and recreational activities. Services are delivered in wheelchair-accessible, safety-equipped family-style homes with private bedrooms, sensory rooms, swimming pools, nature trails, and a calendar of therapeutic social events. Staffing of 850+ caregivers provides 24/7 supervision, personalized care planning, and community-integration support.

Product overview

Flatrock is an adult foster care services organization offering a unified set of residential care services for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The core offering centers on 24-hour residential care in group homes and community living centers, supported by integrated medical, behavioral, and therapeutic services including behavioral therapy programs (ABA), occupational therapy, medical/mental health care, and recreational activities. Amenities include sensory rooms, swimming pools, game rooms, and nature trails. The organization operates over 40 care homes across Michigan, providing a comprehensive ecosystem of support that emphasizes personalized care plans, independence, and community integration.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Adult Foster Care Residential Services 24-hour residential care for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in group homes and community living centers, featuring private bedrooms, wheelchair-accessible facilities, and family-centered environments. Intended for adults with IDD and their families seeking safe, supportive long-term housing in Michigan.
• Behavioral Therapy Programs Individualized behavioral therapy plans including Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services, functional behavior assessments, and behavior treatment plans designed to support each resident's personal goals. Targeted at residents with IDD and behavioral support needs.
• Medical and Mental Health Services 24-hour access to doctors, psychologists, and medical coordinators providing integrated medical, behavioral, and therapeutic support including medication management and psychiatric care. Targeted at residents needing ongoing clinical support, including those with mental health diagnoses.
• Occupational Therapy Individualized occupational therapy and functional skill development helping residents participate fully in social, domestic, and community life through structured therapy interventions. Targeted at residents building independence skills.
• Sensory Rooms Therapeutic sensory rooms with soft lighting, white noise machines, weighted blankets, therapy balls, and ball pits designed to support residents with autism or sensory differences. Available to residents across Flatrock homes as a therapeutic amenity.
• Recreational Therapy and Activities Therapeutic activities including game nights, dance activities, swimming, gardening, and community outings designed to promote engagement, social connection, and independence. Available to Flatrock residents as part of the residential program.
• Quality of Life Programming Social experiences and therapeutic engagement including annual prom, holiday celebrations, carnival days, spa days, and community events designed to enhance residents' quality of life. Targeted at Flatrock residents and their families.

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Bella's BoutiqueminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal business partnership providing prom attire donations. Bella's Boutique gives residents the opportunity to select their own suits and dresses for the annual Flatrock Prom, ensuring all residents have perfect prom attire.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Beacon Specialized Living Services: Michigan-headquartered provider of residential, behavioral, and community-based services for adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities and mental illness. Direct peer given overlapping Michigan footprint, IDD/MH dual focus, and similar group-home operating model.
• ResCare Community Living: National provider of residential, day, and employment supports for individuals with IDD and behavioral health needs, now part of BrightSpring. Comparable on group-home residential services and community-based I/DD support delivery.
• REM Ohio / REM Michigan: Multi-state operator of residential, day, and supported living services for individuals with IDD and behavioral health needs in Michigan and surrounding states. Direct peer given overlapping Michigan operations and group-home residential model.

Broad incumbents

• Sevita (formerly The MENTOR Network): Large national operator of community-based residential and day services for adults and children with IDD, behavioral health, and complex medical needs. Comparable on residential group-home operations, ABA, and waiver-funded I/DD services; broader geographic and service footprint than Flatrock.
• BrightSpring Health Services: Diversified national provider of home and community-based services including residential IDD, behavioral health, pharmacy, and home health. Comparable on the IDD residential and home-based services lines; broader portfolio, public listing, and institutional capital differentiate it from Flatrock.

Regional players

• Hope Network: Michigan-based nonprofit provider of residential, behavioral, and community services for individuals with developmental disabilities, mental illness, and brain injury. Comparable given overlapping Michigan geography, IDD residential services, and integrated therapy offerings.
• Benchmark Human Services: Indiana-headquartered provider of residential, behavioral, day, and community-based services across multiple states for individuals with IDD and behavioral health needs. Comparable on multi-state IDD residential operations and Medicaid waiver funding model.
• Vista Care: Wisconsin-based provider of residential, supported living, day, and behavioral health services primarily for individuals with developmental disabilities. Comparable on adult foster-care/group-home model, Midwest footprint, and Medicaid HCBS funding approach.

Others

• HMR Health (Heartland Medical Resource): Multi-state provider of behavioral health and I/DD residential and community services. Adjacent peer to Flatrock on Medicaid-funded IDD residential care, though typically oriented toward behavioral health populations.
• Care Advantage (Addus HomeCare subsidiary): Provider of personal care, hospice, and home-health services to I/DD, elderly, and behavioral-health populations funded through Medicaid waivers. Adjacent to Flatrock on Medicaid-funded community-based care delivery, though oriented toward in-home rather than residential.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/flatrock-manor
• Facebookfacebook.com/FlatrockisFamily

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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