LifeStream

What LifeStream does

LifeStream, Inc. is a 501(c)3 non-profit human services organization headquartered in New Bedford, Massachusetts, founded in 1976 by parents seeking community-based alternatives to institutional care for adult children with intellectual and physical disabilities. The organization delivers a continuum of disability services spanning residential support (33 community residences and Shared Living placements), day support (Day Habilitation and Supported Employment), clinical services, autism and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services for ages 3-26 (including the Early Explorers Program at the WAVE Center), acquired and traumatic brain injury programs, individual and family supports, and an Assistive Technology Program offering assessment, device acquisition, a lending library, and training. Underlying platforms include a credentialed clinical team (BCBAs, RNs/LPNs, Licensed Mental Health Counselors, Certified Autism Specialists, and five masters-level ABA clinicians) together with state-mandated licenses and accreditations (CARF, Massachusetts DDS, Massachusetts Private Occupational School).

Revenue flows primarily from contracts with four Massachusetts state agencies - the Department of Developmental Services, MassAbility, the Department of Transitional Assistance, and the Department of Medical Assistance (MassHealth) - supplemented by public and private insurance reimbursement (including MassHealth for ABA), fee-based healthcare training programs (Nurse Aide, Home Health Aide, CPR/First Aid, MAP certification), private donations, and the Urban Youth Summer Program. Distribution is referral-driven: eligibility and admission are determined by the contracting state agencies, after which services are delivered directly through 39 office and program locations across the Greater Fall River and New Bedford areas. Pricing for state-funded services is administered through multi-year contracts at state-set rates, while training programs operate on a direct-enrollment pay-as-you-go fee schedule. All operations remain geographically concentrated in southeastern Massachusetts, with growth pursued through programmatic expansion (ABI/TBI, ABA, Assistive Technology) rather than geographic replication.

Name

LifeStream

Legal name

LifeStream, Inc.

Website

https://lifestreaminc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

LifeStream is a 501(c)3 non-profit human services organization in southeastern Massachusetts providing residential, day support, clinical, autism/ABA, brain injury, and assistive technology services to individuals with disabilities, funded primarily by Massachusetts state agency contracts and supplemented by fee-based healthcare training programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Human Services / Disability Care

NAICS

Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability, Mental Health, and Substance Abuse Facilities (6232), Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities (623210), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (6243), Individual and Family Services (6241)

SIC

Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGAEAG)

Keywords

• Disability services
• Residential support
• Day habilitation
• Employment training
• Healthcare training

Headquarters

HQ city

New Bedford

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. State Agency Contracts: Majority of revenue comes from contracts with Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services, MassAbility, Massachusetts Department of Transitional Assistance, and Massachusetts Department of Medical Assistance
2. Service Fees: Fee-based healthcare training programs including Nurse Aide, Home Health Aide, CPR/AED, and Basic First Aid training for community members
3. Private Donations: Charitable donations from individuals and organizations supporting the LifeStream mission
4. Public and Private Insurance: Revenue from insurance plans including MassHealth for ABA services and other healthcare services

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

LifeStream provides a continuum of community-based disability services including residential support, day habilitation, individual and family supports, shared living/adult family care, autism and Applied Behavior Analysis services, clinical services, and acquired brain injury services for individuals with developmental disabilities, autism, and brain injuries. The organization also operates an Employment & Training division offering fee-based healthcare training (Nurse Aide, Home Health Aide, CPR/First Aid, MAP certification) and government-funded workforce programs (DTA Jobs Readiness Training, Urban Youth Summer Program) in southeastern Massachusetts.

Product overview

LifeStream is a nonprofit human service organization offering a continuum of care for individuals with disabilities. The organization operates a platform-plus-modules architecture consisting of core disability services (Residential, Day Support, Individual & Family Supports, Shared Living/Adult Family Care, Autism Services, Clinical Services, and ABI/TBI Services) supported by an Assistive Technology Program. Adjacent to this, LifeStream operates an Employment & Training division offering fee-based healthcare training programs including Nurse Aide/Home Health Aide Training, CPR/First Aid, and Medication Administration Program (MAP). The organization also provides government-funded employment services (DTA Jobs Readiness Training) and youth programs (Urban Youth Summer Program). The Residential Services module includes community residences and Shared Living options, while the Autism Services module encompasses Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy and the Early Explorers Program. All services are delivered through multiple Massachusetts locations serving the Greater Fall River and New Bedford areas.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Residential Services Provides 24-hour residential support through community residences and Shared Living programs for individuals with developmental disabilities, acquired brain injury, and traumatic brain injury.
• Day Support Services Offers Day Habilitation and Supported Employment programs providing individualized medical, therapeutic, and developmental services, including Community Based Day Supports and vocational training for adults with disabilities.
• Individual & Family Supports Offers personalized, comprehensive care to adults with disabilities including Independent Living services focusing on skills development, advocacy training, money management, transportation, and community support.
• Shared Living & Adult Family Care Residential option pairing individuals with disabilities with dedicated caregivers in private family homes, and Adult Family Care program for individuals who cannot safely live alone but do not require traditional group residence support.
• Autism Services Comprehensive support services for children and adults with autism including DESE programs for children ages 9-22, adult autism services, Day Habilitation, and Applied Behavior Analysis services for individuals ages 3-26.
• Clinical Services Provides clinical team including Board-Certified Behavior Analysts, Registered Behavioral Technicians, RNs, LPNs, Licensed Mental Health Counselors, and Certified Autism Specialists to optimize health and well-being of individuals served.
• Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Program Outpatient and in-home ABA therapy services for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder ages 3-26, including the Early Explorers Program for children ages 3-5 at the WAVE Center for ABA Services.
• Acquired Brain Injury and Traumatic Brain Injury Services Rapidly expanding program serving individuals with ABI and TBI including 24/7 residential support, individual and family support, day support services, integrated clinical support, and community inclusion activities.
• Assistive Technology Program Provides technology access and knowledge for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and/or autism through assessment, device acquisition, training, and follow-up services including a lending library and product demonstrations.
• Nurse Aide / Home Health Aide Training Program 120-hour course over five weeks including classroom, lab, and hands-on experience in local nursing homes, preparing students for the Massachusetts Nurse Aide State Exam.
• Home Health Aide Training Program 75-hour training program integrating theory and clinical standards of practice required for a Home Health Aide in Massachusetts.
• DTA Jobs Readiness Training Comprehensive Integrated Employment Services (CIES) program assisting Massachusetts DTA recipients with job readiness training, placement assistance, workplace counseling, and job retention support.
• Medication Administration Program (MAP) MAP certification training for staff working with disabled individuals, ensuring safe medication administration as regulated by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health.
• Urban Youth Summer Program Statewide Department of Developmental Services program placing inner-city youth in summer jobs to support individuals with developmental disabilities, coordinated by LifeStream for the New Bedford area.
• CPR/First Aid Training CPR and First Aid certification training through the American Heart Association for students in healthcare training programs.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 3,000 youth placed in jobs since 1995 through Urban Youth Summer Program
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• ComcastminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLifeStream has partnered with Comcast to become a sponsor in providing low-cost internet access for individuals with disabilities. This program addresses financial constraints preventing individuals from affording internet services and computer equipment.
• SprintminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLifeStream has partnered with Sprint to provide low-cost equipment including desktop and laptop computers through their sponsorship program, helping individuals with disabilities obtain necessary technology.
• New Bedford Art MuseumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLifeStream has partnered with the New Bedford Art Museum for an annual art show showcasing the artistic talents of individuals served by LifeStream. This partnership provides exposure for individuals' abilities and community integration opportunities.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Vinfen: Massachusetts-based nonprofit providing residential, day, and clinical supports for individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities and mental health conditions — a near-perfect operational analog to LifeStream with shared state-agency funding channels.
• Bay Cove Human Services: Greater Boston nonprofit offering residential, day habilitation, employment, and behavioral health services to individuals with developmental disabilities, mirroring LifeStream's continuum-of-care model under Massachusetts state contracts.
• Riverside Community Care: Massachusetts nonprofit providing residential, day, and clinical disability and behavioral health services through state contracts — same payer mix and similar population focus as LifeStream.
• The Arc of Massachusetts: Statewide chapter of The Arc providing family support, advocacy, and direct disability services across Massachusetts to individuals with I/DD — a comparable mission and same DDS/MassHealth funding environment.
• May Institute: Massachusetts-based nonprofit operating residential, day, educational, and clinical programs for individuals with autism, brain injury, and developmental disabilities — directly comparable I/DD service portfolio.

Broad incumbents

• Sevita Health (formerly The MENTOR Network): One of the largest national I/DD and human services providers, operating group homes, day programs, and ABA services across multiple states — a broad incumbent whose Massachusetts footprint competes for the same state contracts.
• BrightSpring Health Services: Large diversified home and community-based services provider operating residential I/DD, behavioral health, and pharmacy services nationally — broad incumbent with overlapping I/DD residential offerings.
• Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health: National nonprofit operating residential, educational, and clinical programs for I/DD and behavioral health populations — directly comparable service mix to LifeStream's autism and developmental disability programs.

Emerging players

• Community Options: National nonprofit provider scaling I/DD residential and day services with a strong community-based model — an emerging competitor with a comparable person-centered service philosophy.

Regional players

• Ability Beyond: Northeast-based nonprofit providing residential, vocational, and behavioral health services for individuals with I/DD and brain injuries — a regional peer with comparable programs operating just outside Massachusetts.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/LifeStreaminc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lifestreaminc
• Instagraminstagram.com/lifestreamincorporated

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles22 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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