Cedar Lake

What Cedar Lake does

Cedar Lake is a faith-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1970 in Louisville, Kentucky, and the largest private provider of residential and community-based services for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in the state. The organization operates an integrated continuum of care spanning three licensed Intermediate Care Facilities (Cedar Lake Lodge — 63 beds, Park Place — 16 beds, Sycamore Run — 8 beds), staffed residences and group homes, 10 independent apartment locations serving 43 individuals, a Family Home Provider placement program, the Cedar Lake Enrichment Center adult day program, supported employment, transportation across four counties, and therapy services (physical, occupational, speech, music, and behavioral). Core delivery rests on a person-centered care methodology executed by nearly 500 trained staff including Direct Support Professionals, nurses, and therapists; Sycamore Run's neighborhood-based ICF model, opened in 2017, was the first of its kind in Kentucky.

The business model is funded primarily through Kentucky Medicaid waiver programs — specifically the Supports for Community Living (SCL) Waiver and Michelle P. Waiver — which reimburse residential, community access, therapy, transportation, and personal assistance services. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and varies by individual care plan and waiver eligibility. A supplementary revenue layer runs through the Cedar Lake Foundation via individual donations (monthly giving society, tribute gifts), corporate sponsorships (Stock Yards Bank & Trust as title sponsor), signature fundraising events (Heart of Cedar Lake Awards Breakfast, Golf Tournament, Stroll, Bourbon Raffle, Spring Raffle), planned giving and estate vehicles (IRA rollovers, bequests, charitable remainder trusts), and in-kind gifts. Notable history includes a historic $3/hour direct-support wage increase in 2018, three multi-million-dollar capital campaigns, and 2024 deficiency-free regulatory surveys across all ICFs.

The organization is governed independently as a nonprofit, affiliated with the Lutheran Church through Lutheran Services in America, and serves 250+ individuals annually on a $30M+ operating budget. Recent strategic activity under CEO Rick Davis (appointed 2023) includes a 2025 land purchase to expand ICF capacity, continued facility modernization (e.g., accessible lake path built in partnership with East & Westbrook Construction and Advance Ready Mix), and a 2026 promotion of Ben Zuckschwerdt to VP of Human Resources. Service geography is concentrated in Jefferson, Oldham, Henry, and Shelby counties in Kentucky.

Name

Cedar Lake

Legal name

Cedar Lake Foundation

Website

https://cedarlake.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Cedar Lake is a faith-based nonprofit in Louisville, Kentucky, providing residential and community-based services for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Founded in 1970, it is the largest private IDD provider in Kentucky, serving 250+ individuals through ICFs, staffed residences, independent apartments, and community programs on a $30M+ budget.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability Support Services

NAICS

Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities (623210), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (624310)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Special Needs Adult Day Programs (Developmental/Physical Disabilities, Seniors) (HLADAIAI), Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGAEAG)

Keywords

• Disability residential services
• Intermediate care facilities
• Community-based disability supports
• Adult day programs
• Developmental disability care

Headquarters

HQ city

Louisville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 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. Medicaid Waiver Funding: Primary revenue stream from Kentucky Medicaid waiver programs including Supports for Community Living (SCL) Waiver and Michelle P. Waiver, which fund residential services, community access, therapy services, and daily living supports for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
2. Individual Donations and Contributions: Individual donors contribute through the Cedar Lake Foundation via the website donate page, with options for monthly giving (Monthly Giving Society), one-time gifts, and memorial/tribute gifts.
3. Annual Events and Fundraisers: Revenue generated from signature fundraising events including the Cedar Lake Golf Tournament, Heart of Cedar Lake Awards Breakfast, Cedar Lake Stroll, Cedar Lake Bourbon Raffle, and Spring Raffle. Sponsorship opportunities available for corporate partners.
4. Planned Giving and Legacy Gifts: Estate planning vehicles including IRA charitable rollovers, bequests, charitable remainder unitrusts, gifts of stocks/bonds, retirement assets, life insurance, and real estate donations.
5. In-Kind Donations: Donations of vehicles, professional services such as catering, capital improvements, and contributions toward specific projects like the accessible lake path and deck.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels8 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

Cedar Lake is a nonprofit provider delivering residential and community-based services for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Kentucky. Its core offerings span a full continuum of licensed Intermediate Care Facilities (Cedar Lake Lodge, Park Place, Sycamore Run), staffed residences, group homes, independent living apartments, a Family Home Provider matching program, the Cedar Lake Enrichment Center adult day program, transportation, daily living skills training, supported employment, and integrated therapy services (physical, occupational, speech, music, and behavioral). Services are accessed primarily through Kentucky Medicaid waiver programs (SCL and Michelle P. Waivers) and serve more than 250 individuals across Jefferson, Oldham, Henry, and Shelby counties.

Product overview

Cedar Lake is a nonprofit organization providing a comprehensive suite of residential and community-based services for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in Kentucky. The organization operates on a platform-plus-modules model consisting of core residential services (Intermediate Care Facilities, staffed residences, group homes, independent apartments, and family home provider placements) supported by enrichment programs (adult day services, transportation, therapeutic services, and employment support). The main residential infrastructure includes Cedar Lake Lodge (63-bed ICF), Park Place (16-bed ICF), and Sycamore Run (8-bed ICF), while community-based offerings encompass the Cedar Lake Enrichment Center, daily living skills training, transportation services, and supported employment programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Park Place: A 16-bed Intermediate Care Facility located in New Castle, KY, emphasizing community involvement for each person and developing relationships within the larger community.
• Sycamore Run
• Cedar Lake Enrichment Center (CLEC)
• Family Home Provider (FHP) Program

Products and services

• Cedar Lake Lodge (Specialized Care/ICF) 63-bed licensed Intermediate Care Facility in LaGrange, KY providing 24-hour intensive care for adults with severe intellectual and developmental disabilities, including 24-hour nursing care, occupational, speech and physical therapy, and psychological/behavioral services.
• Park Place (Intermediate Care Facility) 16-bed licensed Intermediate Care Facility in New Castle, KY serving adults with severe IDD, with emphasis on community involvement and relationship development.
• Sycamore Run (Intermediate Care Facility) Two 4-bed licensed Intermediate Care Facilities (8 total beds) in the Sycamore Run neighborhood in LaGrange, KY — the first of their kind in Kentucky — offering nursing care, therapy services, and behavioral/psychological support in a neighborhood community setting.
• Cedar Lake Enrichment Center (CLEC) Adult day health program in LaGrange providing a person-centered, structured environment for adults with IDD, offering scheduled classes, vocational training, life skills, recreation, creative arts, and community inclusion through community-based and facility-based programming.
• Independent Living Apartments Supported independent living for adults with IDD across 10 apartment locations in Jefferson County (including St. Matthews and Lyndon), serving up to 43 individuals with private bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchens, and living areas.
• Staffed Residences 24-hour staffed residential homes serving up to three adults with IDD each, providing intensive support with opportunities for competitive employment, day programs, and community activities.
• Group Homes Semi-independent 24-hour staffed group homes for up to six residents with mild to moderate disabilities, providing guidance and training in daily living skills, transportation, leisure activities, and benefits coordination.
• Family Home Provider (FHP) Program

Quantifiable outcome

• Serving 250+ individuals with IDD
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Stock Yards Bank & TrustcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Title Sponsor for Heart of Cedar Lake Awards Breakfast and Cedar Lake Golf Tournament. Primary corporate sponsor providing significant financial support for annual fundraising events benefiting adults with IDD.
• Cherry BekaertminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Professional services firm that volunteered at Cedar Lake Enrichment Center. First-time volunteer engagement with significant impact through two volunteer groups.
• East & Westbrook ConstructioncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 September 2025Corporate partner that provided in-kind gift valued at $34,000 for construction of accessible lake path and deck at Cedar Lake Lodge. Partnered with Advance Ready Mix on the project enabling wheelchair and walker access to the lake.
• Advance Ready MixcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 September 2025Corporate partner providing in-kind gift valued at $34,000 for accessible path construction project at Cedar Lake Lodge. Enabled individuals to safely reach the lake deck overlook.
• Oldham County Chamber of CommerceminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 16 September 2025Attended ribbon-cutting ceremony for accessible lake path and deck project. Represents community business network supporting Cedar Lake initiatives.
• The Honorable Order of Kentucky ColonelscoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Generous grant funding for bathroom renovation at Cedar Lake residential home, replacing outdated tub-shower with wheelchair-accessible shower. Long-standing partner contributing vehicles, sensory gardens, and facility improvements over multiple years.
• Republic BankminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2024Corporate volunteer partner that joined Cherry Bekaert in volunteer activities at Cedar Lake, creating lasting memories for individuals supported.
• KrogerminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity Rewards program allowing Kroger shoppers to designate Cedar Lake as charity beneficiary, generating donations through everyday shopping.
• AmazonminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAmazon Wish List program enabling supporters to purchase needed items for Cedar Lake individuals and programs.
• Lutheran Services in AmericacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational affiliation through membership, connecting Cedar Lake to a network of Lutheran health and human services organizations. Supports faith-based mission and values.
• Big O Tires (LaGrange)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity partner and 2026 Heart of Cedar Lake Awards Community-at-Large award recipient recognizing contributions to individuals with IDD.
• Jennifer BaileysminorOthersFour-time Emmy Award-winning reporter from WLKY serving as emcee for Heart of Cedar Lake Awards Breakfast, providing media presence and community credibility.
• Keller FamilyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDonor family whose generous donation provided funds to purchase supplies for the lake deck construction project at Cedar Lake Lodge.
• Kentucky Office of Vocational RehabilitationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState agency partnership supporting employment outcomes for individuals with disabilities. Cedar Lake connects participants to vocational rehabilitation services for job coaching, workplace accommodations, and employment placement.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Sevita Health (formerly The MENTOR Network): The largest U.S. operator of home- and community-based services for adults and children with intellectual and developmental disabilities, behavioral health, and foster care; directly comparable to Cedar Lake's full continuum of ICF, residential, day, and waiver-funded services, but at national scale and including pharmacy and behavioral health lines Cedar Lake does not offer.
• BrightSpring Health Services: Public company offering home and community health services, including I/DD support, pharmacy, and behavioral health across the U.S.; overlaps Cedar Lake's residential, day-program, and therapy lines but operates at vastly greater scale and with a diversified provider/technology stack.
• Easterseals: National nonprofit federation providing disability and community-based services including adult day, residential, employment, and therapy services for people with IDD; comparable service mix to Cedar Lake but operates as a federation of affiliates spanning all 50 states and broader disability populations.
• The Arc: National advocacy and service organization for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities; many local Arc chapters operate ICFs, group homes, and day programs comparable to Cedar Lake's residential and enrichment services, with the added advocacy and policy dimension.
• Volunteers of America: National faith-affiliated nonprofit offering a wide portfolio including behavioral health, IDD, senior, and housing services; relevant comparable for Cedar Lake's faith-based nonprofit governance, ICF-style residential, and community-based waiver services, but at much broader geographic and program scale.

Direct peers

• Merakey: A large nonprofit human services organization providing community living, behavioral health, and vocational services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and mental health needs; directly comparable continuum-of-care model with ICFs, group homes, and day programs funded by Medicaid waivers.
• Penn-Mar Human Services: Mid-Atlantic nonprofit provider of residential, day, employment, and family support services for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities; same continuum-of-care approach as Cedar Lake including community-based residential settings and adult day programs funded by state waivers.
• RHA Health Services: Nonprofit provider of behavioral health, intellectual/developmental disability, and substance use services across multiple states; comparable through ICF/group home operations, community-based waivers, and supported employment, though operating across multiple jurisdictions rather than a single state.
• D&S Community Services: National provider of residential, day, and community-based services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities; operates small and intermediate care facilities plus waiver-funded community support closely mirroring Cedar Lake's residential-to-independent continuum.

Emerging players

• Sunset Residential Services: Mid-size nonprofit operating ICFs and community-based residential services for adults with IDD; comparably sized Kentucky/regional-scale operator of small ICF homes analogous to Cedar Lake's Sycamore Run model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/CedarLakeKY
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC6fd6k2QNCuQjAUUgvgIN8w
• Facebookfacebook.com/CedarLakeKY
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cedarlakeinc
• Instagraminstagram.com/cedarlakeky

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Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

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