Spectrum for Living

What Spectrum for Living does

Spectrum for Living is a New Jersey-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1983 that delivers residential, clinical, day-program, and recreational services to more than 1,000 adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities annually. The organization operates across three counties — Bergen, Passaic, and Middlesex — through a network of 27+ specialized facilities including a state-licensed Intermediate Care Facility (ICF) in Closter, multiple group homes (Glen Rock, Haworth, Bergenfield, Edison, and others), and six Adult Training Centers. Its clinical services encompass nursing, behavioral health, physical/occupational/speech therapies, and case management, while a dedicated recreation department runs extensive programming including inclusive arts exhibitions, the Green Thumb gardening and healthy cooking program, and self-advocacy groups such as 'The Voices.'

Revenue is generated through three primary streams: (1) Medicaid reimbursement and NJ Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) fee-for-service and waiver payments, which constitute the core operating funding; (2) grants and charitable donations from foundations and corporations such as the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Provident Bank Foundation, Lakeland Bank, Columbia Bank, Walmart, and the Investors Foundation; and (3) fundraising events including an annual gala (raising over $100,000 in 2019), a long-running Golf Classic, and a Family 5K/Walk/Doggie Dash. As a fee-for-service Medicaid provider under state certification, Spectrum for Living does not sell a discrete product but rather delivers direct human services under government contract.

Operationally, the organization is governed by a Board of Trustees (chaired by Brian Todd) and led by an incoming President/CEO, Salvador Moran, effective May 1, 2026, following a transition period during which Board Treasurer Vincent O'Brien served as Acting President/CEO from November 2025. Prior CEO Christopher L. Perry (appointed February 2018) was succeeded by O'Brien pending Moran's appointment. In April 2020 the organization completed a corporate merger consolidating multiple legacy entities under a single parent corporation, Spectrum for Living Development, Inc., to streamline administration. With 501–1,000 employees and revenue almost entirely dependent on a single state agency payer supplemented by event-driven philanthropy, the organization's growth trajectory is anchored to NJ DDD policy and rate-setting decisions.

Name

Spectrum for Living

Legal name

Spectrum for Living Development, Inc.

Website

https://spectrumforliving.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Spectrum for Living is a New Jersey 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1983 serving 1,000+ adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities annually through 27+ residential facilities, group homes, an Intermediate Care Facility, and Adult Training Centers across Bergen, Passaic, and Middlesex counties, funded primarily by NJ Medicaid/DDD reimbursement.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Developmental Disability Services

NAICS

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

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Developmental disability services
• Residential group homes
• Adult day programs
• Intermediate care facility
• Disability support services

Headquarters

HQ city

Rivervale

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government Contracts and Medicaid Funding: Spectrum for Living operates as a Medicaid-funded provider through the New Jersey Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD), receiving reimbursement for residential, day, and clinical services provided to adults with developmental disabilities. The organization also receives state budget allocations and fee-for-service payments under the state-mandated DDD system.
2. Grants and Charitable Donations: The organization receives grants from foundations (Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Provident Bank Foundation, etc.) and charitable donations from individuals, corporations, and community organizations to fund capital improvements, program enhancements, and operational support.
3. Fundraising Events: Annual events including galas, golf classics, 5K runs/walks, and bar crawls generate charitable contributions to support client programs and services. Events like the annual gala raise over $100,000.

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Spectrum for Living is a New Jersey nonprofit that delivers residential, clinical, and day-program services to adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities. It operates group homes, an Intermediate Care Facility (ICF), Adult Training Centers, and recreation programs across Bergen, Passaic, and Middlesex counties, serving more than 1,000 clients annually. Services are reimbursed primarily through the New Jersey Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) Medicaid system, with supplemental support from grants, donations, and fundraising events.

Product overview

Spectrum for Living is a nonprofit organization providing comprehensive services to adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities across New Jersey. The organization operates a network of residential facilities (group homes and Intermediate Care Facility), Adult Training Centers (day programs), clinical and nursing services, and recreation programs. Services include housing, medical care, clinical services, rehabilitative care, social services, educational services, transportation, job training, and recreational activities. The organization serves more than 1,000 clients across Bergen, Passaic, and Middlesex counties through 27+ specialized facilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Residential Group Home Services Supervised residential housing provided in single-family-style group homes (e.g., Highwood Group Home, Edison Group Home, Haworth Group Home, Bergenfield Group Home) for adults with developmental disabilities. Homes offer private bedrooms, ADA-accessible bathrooms, and 24-hour support; residents are placed via NJ DDD referrals and Medicaid waivers.
• Intermediate Care Facility (Closter ICF) State-licensed Intermediate Care Facility at 50 Blanch Avenue, Closter, NJ providing 24-hour nursing, medical, and behavioral health care for adults with developmental disabilities who require a higher level of clinical support than community group homes.
• Adult Training Center (Day Programs) Structured day programs operating from six Adult Training Centers (North Haledon, Teaneck, Westwood, Ringwood, and additional county locations) providing vocational training, skill acquisition, socialization, and community integration for hundreds of community clients daily.
• Clinical and Nursing Services Integrated clinical services including nursing care, behavioral health, psychological services, and physical, occupational, and speech therapies for residents and day-program participants, overseen by the VP of Nursing, Clinical Services & Closter ICF.
• Recreation Programs Calendar-driven recreation programming including social activities, arts programs (e.g., visual arts exhibitions with the Arts Institute of Middlesex County), the Green Thumb Program, the Healthy Living for Special Lives program, and community outings, designed to promote social integration and life skills.

Quantifiable outcome

• Serves 1,000+ adults with developmental disabilities annually across 27+ facilities in Bergen, Passaic, and Middlesex counties
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Edgewood Country ClubminorOthers · 8 September 2025Host venue for Spectrum's 21st Annual Golf Classic event, anticipated to draw 100+ golfers for fundraising activities.
• RSC ArchitectscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 October 2024Over 20-year partnership designing Spectrum facilities including the Bergenfield Group Home and various group homes. RSC Architects is a Hackensack, NJ firm recognized with AIA-NJ's 'Firm of the Year' Service Award in 2021.
• VeoliaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 March 2024Supporting Spectrum's Green Thumb Program - a dual initiative developing a client gardening club and healthy cooking program. Veolia provides funding for environmentally sustainable programs.
• Bergen CountyminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 July 2023Partnering through the Inclusive Healthy Communities Grant Program to connect adults with developmental disabilities to volunteer positions on Bergen County's Advisory Boards.
• Arts Institute of Middlesex CountyminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 June 2023Awarded visual arts grant for a three-month-long art exhibition in public libraries across Middlesex, Passaic, and Bergen County, facilitating arts education and exhibition opportunities for clients.
• PaycomminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 March 2023Supporting Spectrum's Recreation Program serving clients aged 21-65+ with autism, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, spinabifida, mental-health issues, and neurological impairments across northern and central New Jersey.
• Knights of Columbus Westwood Council #2188coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 May 2022Annual Super Bowl Pool & Party fundraiser benefiting Spectrum. Awarded $6,000 donation in 2022. Organization supports Spectrum through shake-the-can program, monthly canteens, food donations for walks, and ongoing community engagement.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• The Arc of New Jersey: Statewide nonprofit advocacy and service organization for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in New Jersey. Comparable to Spectrum in serving adults with I/DD through similar residential, day, and family support service models across overlapping New Jersey counties.
• Arc of Morris County: Nonprofit organization serving individuals with developmental disabilities in Morris County, NJ. Comparable in mission and service mix (residential, day programs, recreation, advocacy) and notably led by Salvador Moran before his appointment to Spectrum for Living.
• Community Options, Inc. New Jersey-based nonprofit that supports people with developmental disabilities through residential group homes, day programs, and employment services. Comparable in operational model — statewide I/DD provider with Medicaid-funded services and similar client population.
• Lifespire: Nonprofit organization serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the greater New York/New Jersey metro area through residential, day habilitation, employment, and clinical services. Comparable in integrated I/DD service model and Medicaid-funded operations.
• The Center for Family Support: Nonprofit serving individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities in New York and New Jersey through residential, day, and clinical services. Comparable in integrated I/DD service delivery and Medicaid-funded operations within the same metro area.

Broad incumbents

• The Arc of the United States: National umbrella organization with a federation of state and local chapters serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Comparable in mission and service mix, but operates at national scale as the largest I/DD advocacy and service network rather than a single regional operator.
• Easterseals: Large national nonprofit providing disability services including adult day programs, residential support, and employment services. Comparable in mission and service categories, but operates broadly across all disability types and geographies rather than specializing in adult I/DD in NJ.
• YAI (Young Adult Institute): Large New York-based nonprofit serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities through residential, day, clinical, and employment services. Comparable in integrated I/DD service model and Medicaid funding, but operates primarily in NYC metro rather than NJ.
• Volunteers of America: National nonprofit providing a wide range of human services including disability services, supportive housing, and behavioral health. Comparable in residential and supportive services for vulnerable populations, but operates across many service categories beyond I/DD.

Others

• Bergen County's United Way: Regional nonprofit funding partner and convener for human services in Bergen County, NJ. Connected to Spectrum through overlapping geography and shared donor/funder relationships rather than direct service competition.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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M&A

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