Brethren Retirement Community

Name

Brethren Retirement Community

Legal name

Brethren Retirement Community

Website

https://bhrc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1902

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Greenville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Independent Living Entrance Fees: Refundable entrance fees for independent living communities (Chestnut Village, Mill Ridge Village, Oakwood Village) with refund provisions of 25%, 50%, and 75% return options to protect resident assets.
2. Home Care Services: Hourly home care services including companionship, light housekeeping, bathing assistance, errands, meal preparation, and medication reminders billed on an hourly usage basis.
3. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Tax-deductible donations supporting the Resident Aid Fund, Capital Campaign, Heritage Giving Club ($1,000+ annual donors), and various endowment funds including Chaplaincy and Employee Education.
4. Skilled Nursing and Healthcare Services: 24-hour nursing care, short-term and long-term stays, rehabilitation services, and therapy programs. Revenue generated through Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay arrangements.
5. Respite Care Stays: Short-term respite stays ranging from 7 days to several months in skilled nursing, assisted living, memory care, or through non-medical home care.
6. Management Services (Brethren Home Management Services): Wholly-owned subsidiary providing management services to other long-term care communities including clinical quality assurance, fiscal management, operations, IT, human resources, and culture change consulting.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Brethren Retirement Community is a not-for-profit Continuing Care Retirement Community providing a full continuum of senior care services since 1902. Core offerings include independent living homes (Chestnut Village, Mill Ridge Village, Oakwood Village), assisted living, skilled nursing, enhanced memory care, rehabilitation, respite care, a seasonal winter stay program, and non-medical in-home care through Brethren HomeCare. The organization also operates Brethren Home Management Services, a wholly-owned subsidiary providing management consulting to other long-term care communities.

Product overview

Brethren Retirement Community operates as a Continuing Care Retirement Community offering a full continuum of care services since 1902. The organization provides multiple living options including Skilled Nursing, Assisted Living, and three Independent Living communities (Chestnut Village, Mill Ridge Village, and Oakwood Village). Supporting these residential services are specialized care programs such as Enhanced-Memory Care with the BBET therapy program, a comprehensive Rehab-to-Home program including the LSVT BIG & LOUD therapy for Parkinson's patients, Respite Care, and Winter Stay seasonal programs. Additionally, Brethren HomeCare provides in-home hourly care services. The portfolio also includes Brethren Home Management Services, a subsidiary offering operational management services to other long-term care communities. The organization is certified by the Ohio Department of Aging and participates in the Assisted Living Waiver Program.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Brethren Home Management Services: Quality management program for long-term care communities offering clinical quality assurance, fiscal management, operations, information technology, human resources, and culture change services.
• Brethren HomeCare
• Chestnut Village
• Mill Ridge Village
• Oakwood Village
• BBET Program
• Rehab to Home Program
• It's Never Too Late (IN2L)

Products and services

• Assisted Living Personalized assistance with daily activities for older adults who need support while maintaining independence; one- and two-bedroom apartments with private bathrooms, scenic views, medication management, dining services, and 24-hour emergency response. Certified under the Ohio Assisted Living Waiver Program.
• Skilled Nursing 24-hour nursing care with medical professionals available around the clock, offering both short-term and long-term stays, plus rehabilitation therapies. Funded through Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay arrangements, supported by an interdisciplinary team of therapists, dietitians, nurses, and social workers.
• Chestnut Village Independent Living Independent living community on the Greenville main campus with 75 homes offering various floor plans and refundable entrance fee options (25%, 50%, 75% refund) for adults 55+ seeking a balance of independence with available support.
• Mill Ridge Village Independent Living Active-lifestyle independent living community on 42 acres in Union, Ohio (corner of Sweet Potato Ridge and Rinehart Roads), featuring custom-designed homes for active retirees interested in gardening, golf, and other hobbies.
• Oakwood Village Independent Living Craftsman-style single-family homes for adults 55+ with 18 homes offering 2-3 bedroom layouts ranging from 1,386 to 1,816 square feet, 5 floor plans with customization options, and pet-friendly community with staff managing home and yard maintenance.
• Rehab (Rehab to Home Program) Personalized rehabilitation program with physical, occupational, and speech therapies for individuals recovering from accidents, illness, or hospital stays. The program successfully returns home an average of more than 150 residents annually and incorporates computer-based IN2L therapy.
• Enhanced Memory Care Specialized care for individuals with Alzheimer's disease or other cognitive impairments featuring professionally trained staff, individualized care plans, family involvement in care planning, sensory stimulation, and the award-winning BBET dementia therapy program.
• Respite Care Short-term stays ranging from 7 days to several months available in skilled nursing, assisted living, memory care, or non-medical home care, designed to give caregivers a break or allow prospective residents to trial community living.
• Winter Stay Seasonal residency program from November to April offering full access to amenities, housekeeping, activities, and care services for snowbirds escaping harsh winters, with many residents eventually transitioning to permanent residency.
• Brethren HomeCare Hourly non-medical in-home care including companionship, light housekeeping, bathing assistance, errands and shopping, meal preparation, and medication reminders. Service begins with in-home consultation and assessment with consistent caregiver matching; insured and bonded.
• Brethren Home Management Services Wholly-owned subsidiary providing management services to other long-term care communities including clinical quality assurance, fiscal management, operations, information technology, human resources, and culture change consulting. Contact: 937-547-7654.

Quantifiable outcome

• More than 150 residents annually return home through the Rehab To Home Program
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Wright State UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partnership for development of the BBET (Behavior Based Ergonomics Therapy) program for dementia care. The university partnership contributed academic rigor and research validation to the innovative therapy approach.
• Alzheimer's AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative development partner for the BBET program, providing Alzheimer's expertise and association backing for the dementia care therapy program. Also referenced as an accepted provider for care services.
• Passport MedicaidcoreOthersAccepted Medicaid waiver program provider enabling eligible seniors to access assisted living and memory care services through the Assisted Living Waiver Program.
• Veteran's Administration (VA)minorOthersVA Provider accepting veteran benefits for eligible care services, enabling veterans and their families to access senior care using VA benefits.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Brookdale Senior Living: Largest U.S. senior living operator offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, and home care across the country. Directly comparable to BRC's full continuum model, though operating at far greater scale and as a for-profit public company rather than a faith-based nonprofit CCRC.
• Atria Senior Living: National senior living provider offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Comparable to BRC's assisted living and memory care offerings, with a similar emphasis on social engagement and quality programming but at much larger scale.

Direct peers

• Sunrise Senior Living: Operates assisted living and memory care communities with a strong focus on person-centered care, similar to BRC's care philosophy. Comparable continuum of services and resident demographic, though Sunrise operates at national scale versus BRC's regional Ohio footprint.
• Life Care Services: Manages and develops Continuing Care Retirement Communities across the U.S. Directly comparable to BRC's CCRC model and especially relevant given BRC's Brethren Home Management Services subsidiary provides similar third-party management services.
• Erickson Senior Living: Operates large-scale CCRCs with integrated independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, and memory care. Comparable CCRC business model with multi-campus footprint similar to BRC's Greenville/Union configuration.
• Five Star Senior Living: Provides independent living, assisted living, and memory care services with rehabilitation programming. Closely comparable to BRC's mix of senior living, rehabilitation (Rehab to Home), and memory care services.
• Genesis HealthCare: One of the largest U.S. skilled nursing and rehabilitation providers. Comparable to BRC's skilled nursing and rehab-to-home operations with similar Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement exposure.
• Help at Home: Leading personal care services provider offering in-home non-medical support to seniors and persons with disabilities. Directly comparable to Brethren HomeCare's hourly companionship, ADL assistance, and medication reminder offerings.
• Senior Helpers: National in-home senior care franchise offering companion care, personal care, and respite services. Comparable to Brethren HomeCare's non-medical home care service model targeting aging-in-place seniors.
• Acts Retirement-Life Communities: Not-for-profit faith-based CCRC operator offering a full continuum of care across multiple campuses. Closely comparable to BRC as another nonprofit, faith-rooted, multi-campus CCRC with similar resident demographic and continuum of services.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/BrethrenRetirementCommunity
• Xx.com/brethrenhome

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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