Lake County Board of Developmental Disabilities/Deepwood

What Lake County Board of Developmental Disabilities/Deepwood does

Lake County Board of Developmental Disabilities/Deepwood (LCBDD/Deepwood) is a county government entity headquartered at 8121 Deepwood Boulevard in Mentor, Ohio, that delivers a comprehensive, life-cycle portfolio of services to Lake County residents with developmental disabilities. Established in the 1950s and formalized under Ohio House Bill 169 in 1967, the agency operates Service & Support Administration (SSA) as its intake and case-management hub, then routes eligible individuals into the Broadmoor School (Early Intervention, Preschool, School-Age, and the Lake Education and Employment Program/LEEP for ages birth-22), Intermediate Care Facility (ICF) residential services, Employment Navigation, Family Support Services grants, Community Recreation, Special Olympics Lake County, Advocacy/Aktion Club, and a Major Unusual Incidents (MUI) 24/7 reporting line. Direct service delivery is supported by a contracted provider network for HCBS waiver and ICF services, with active waitlist management for Home and Community Based Services.

The underlying technology footprint is intentionally minimal and non-proprietary: LCBDD/Deepwood is not a software or product company and has no disclosed APIs, SDKs, or AI systems. Operations rely on government systems (Medicaid billing, Ohio DODD reporting) and standard productivity tooling; the agency's competitive differentiation comes from its statutory monopoly, owned facilities, and six-decade community trust rather than from technology IP. The technology layer that exists consists of a public website (lakebdd.org), email newsletter subscriptions, and social media channels (Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram) used for community outreach rather than service delivery.

LCBDD/Deepwood is funded by federal dollars, state appropriations routed through the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities, local property tax levies, and Medicaid reimbursements for individuals meeting ICF/IID Level of Care and HCBS waiver eligibility. Services are provided at no direct charge to eligible individuals and families. The agency is governed by a seven-member board (five appointed by Lake County Commissioners, two by the Lake County Probate Judge) under the Ohio Revised Code, with executive leadership headed by Superintendent Elfriede Roman and supported by a 101-250 person staff across direct support, education, nursing, SSA, compliance, finance, IT, and operations functions.

Name

Lake County Board of Developmental Disabilities/Deepwood

Legal name

Lake County Board of Developmental Disabilities/Deepwood

Website

https://lakebdd.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1960

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

The Lake County Board of Developmental Disabilities/Deepwood is a Mentor, Ohio county government agency that provides life-cycle services—from early intervention and Broadmoor School education through adult ICF residential care, employment navigation, and Special Olympics programming—to Lake County residents with developmental disabilities.

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akta.pro rank

Product category

Developmental Disability Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities (623210), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (62431), Child and Youth Services (62411)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050)

akta.pro primary industry

Special Needs Adult Day Programs (Developmental/Physical Disabilities, Seniors) (HLADAIAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Transition Services (Secondary to Postsecondary/Employment, Life Skills) (EDAJAKAG), Interagency Coordination & Case Management (VR, DD, Medicaid Waivers) (EDAKANAM), Disability Benefits Administration (BPAIAKAC)

Keywords

• Developmental disability services
• Special education programs
• Medicaid waiver services
• Residential habilitation care
• Service support administration

Headquarters

HQ city

Mentor

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government Funding: The LCBDD/Deepwood's services are funded by federal and state dollars, plus local tax dollars. The agency also receives Medicaid funding for individuals who meet ICF/IDD Level of Care requirements and are Medicaid eligible.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

LCBDD/Deepwood delivers comprehensive developmental disability services across the full lifespan, from Early Intervention and Broadmoor School educational programs (birth through age 22), to adult residential care in a licensed ICF/IID, employment navigation, transition-age services, family support grants, community recreation, Special Olympics, and advocacy/self-determination programs. Service & Support Administration (SSA) acts as the central intake and case management function, determining eligibility, developing Individualized Service Plans (ISPs), and coordinating supports for eligible Lake County residents.

Product overview

The Lake County Board of Developmental Disabilities/Deepwood operates as a county government agency providing a comprehensive portfolio of developmental disability services rather than a single unified software product. The core service infrastructure centers on Service & Support Administration (SSA), which serves as the primary intake and case management hub connecting individuals to available services. The Children's Services division operates Broadmoor School with four distinct programs spanning birth through age 22: Early Intervention, Preschool, School-Age, and the Lake Education and Employment Program (LEEP). Adult services include Residential/ICF care, Employment Navigation, Transition-Age Services, and Community Recreation including Special Olympics Lake County. Supporting services include Family Support Services grants, Provider Support Services, an Advocacy Program with Aktion Club, Volunteer Services, and MUI (Major Unusual Incidents) reporting. The organization manages a waitlist for Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) waivers and supports both agency and independent providers in meeting Medicaid and DODD requirements.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Service & Support Administration (SSA) Core intake and case management service that determines eligibility for services, develops Individualized Service Plans (ISPs), monitors service delivery, and coordinates supports for individuals with developmental disabilities in Lake County.
• Broadmoor School Educational program providing four distinct programs (Early Intervention, Preschool, School-Age, and LEEP) for students from birth through age 22 with developmental disabilities in Lake County.
• Family Support Services Grant program providing financial assistance through reimbursements for home modifications, adaptive equipment, counseling, medical expenses, respite care, and other goods and services for families caring for eligible family members with developmental disabilities at home.
• Employment Navigation Dedicated SSA service that helps prepare job seekers with developmental disabilities for employment by assisting with career planning, identifying employment outcomes, and coordinating employment-related supports, in partnership with Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities.
• Transition-Age Services Services partnering with students ages 14-22 and their families to plan transition from high school to adult services, including attending IEP meetings and providing linkage to adult services.
• Residential Services (Intermediate Care Facility) Licensed Intermediate Care Facility providing 24/7 residential care, active treatment, nursing care, habilitation programs, therapy services, and dietary services for Medicaid-eligible individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Community Recreation Program Recreational services including crafts, cultural field trips, horseback riding, and community outings designed to build social and habilitation skills for individuals with developmental disabilities ages 6 and older.
• Special Olympics Lake County Year-round sports training and competition opportunities including basketball, bocce, bowling, swimming, track and field, and other sports for athletes ages 8 and older with developmental disabilities.
• Advocacy Program Program empowering individuals with developmental disabilities to become self-advocates through monthly meetings teaching self-determination skills, with an additional Aktion Club community service organization for adults 18+ sponsored by Kiwanis International.
• Volunteer Services Volunteer program providing opportunities for individuals and community members to participate in crafting, sports, dancing, singing, recreational outings, and supporting Special Olympics activities.
• Major Unusual Incidents (MUI) Reporting 24/7 emergency intervention and incident reporting system for investigating and preventing major unusual incidents including abuse, neglect, exploitation, and other critical health and safety events affecting individuals served.
• Provider Support Services Support services for agency, independent, and ICF providers operating under Medicaid in Lake County, including initial certification, re-certification, waiver billing training, documentation guidance, and mock compliance reviews.
• Waitlist for Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Medicaid waiver enrollment waitlist management using a statewide assessment tool to identify individuals with current needs and match them to appropriate Home and Community Based Services resources.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Mentor Public Schools (Paradigm)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 October 2025Host location for Job & Resource Fair / Hiring Event co-hosted with LCBDD, Treasurer Michael Zuren, and Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities.
• LaketranminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 15 October 2025Local transportation authority providing free transportation to the Job & Resource Fair event.
• Mentor Amphitheater / Mentor CityFestminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 16 August 2025Venue hosting the annual Deepwood Idol talent showcase as part of Mentor CityFest family-friendly festival.
• The Fine Arts AssociationminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 21 June 2025Willoughby-based arts organization that served as audition venue for Deepwood Idol talent competition.
• Lakeland Community CollegeminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 30 April 2025Host venue for Community Volunteer Fair co-organized with LCBDD and other agencies.
• Special Olympics OhiocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpecial Olympics Lake County is operated under the direction of Special Olympics Ohio, a non-profit corporation. The mission is to provide year-round sports training and competition opportunities for children and adults with developmental disabilities. LCBDD coordinates local programming including basketball, bocce, bowling, swimming, track and field, and many other sports.
• Kiwanis InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAktion Club is sponsored by Kiwanis International for adults (18 years and older) eligible for County Board services. The club meets monthly and offers community service opportunities. Local Kirtland Kiwanis Club partners for events like ice cream socials.
• Local First Responders (Fire, Law Enforcement)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with local fire departments and law enforcement for Community Hero Day events that facilitate positive interactions between first responders and individuals with developmental disabilities to build communication and trust.
• Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD)coreOthersState regulatory agency that sets guidelines for eligibility, oversees county boards, issues Health & Welfare Alerts, and governs Medicaid waiver programs and ICF certification requirements.
• Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState agency providing employment services and disability resources. Collaborates with LCBDD for job fairs and employment navigation services for individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Deepwood FoundationcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSeparate nonprofit foundation supporting LCBDD programs and individuals served. Provides additional funding and support beyond government allocations.
• Ohio Department of HealthcoreOthersCertifies the Intermediate Care Facility (ICF) operated by the County Board along with DODD.
• Lake County Probate CourtminorOthersProvides guardianship resources and appointments; the Probate Judge appoints 2 of the 7 LCBDD Board members.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• BrightSpring Health Services: Large public healthcare platform with a sizable IDD services line (formerly ResCare / KKR-backed). Competes with LCBDD's contracted provider network for HCBS waiver delivery and offers overlapping home- and community-based services at national scale.
• Sevita Health: National private provider of home- and community-based services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Operates in Ohio and overlaps with LCBDD's provider network on HCBS waiver service delivery.

Others

• Easterseals: National nonprofit federation providing disability services (early intervention, employment, recreation, autism services). Thematically adjacent to LCBDD's mission; not a direct competitor but a potential complementary partner or comparison benchmark for community-based DD programming.
• The Arc of Ohio: State-level advocacy and family-support organization for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Operates as a system advocate rather than a direct service provider; relevant ecosystem peer for understanding Ohio DD policy and family supports that intersect with LCBDD's work.

Emerging players

• RHA Health Services: Multi-state provider of behavioral health and I/DD services, including residential, day, and community-based supports. Comparable service line to LCBDD's adult and residential programs but operating as a private contract provider rather than a county-government entity.

Direct peers

• Stark County Board of Developmental Disabilities: Northeast Ohio county DD board (Canton area) of similar demographic and operational scale to Lake County. Delivers the full Ohio-mandated DD service continuum — SSA, ICF/IID, HCBS, early intervention, and adult services.
• Franklin County Board of Developmental Disabilities: Columbus-area county DD board operating under identical Ohio DODD framework. Provides SSA, HCBS waiver administration, school-age services, and adult programs — directly comparable scope and regulatory exposure to LCBDD.
• Hamilton County Developmental Disabilities Services: Cincinnati-area county DD board delivering the same statutory portfolio (intake, ICF oversight, HCBS, employment, recreation) under Ohio law. Strong functional overlap with LCBDD for benchmarking utilization and funding.
• Summit County Board of Developmental Disabilities: Akron-area county DD board with comparable population scale and service mix to LCBDD. Operates Broadmoor-style educational programming, SSA, residential, and employment navigation under the same Ohio Revised Code framework.
• Cuyahoga County Board of Developmental Disabilities: Ohio's largest county DD board serving Cuyahoga County (Cleveland metro). Operates under the same statutory mandate (House Bill 169) with the same SSA, ICF, HCBS waiver, and educational service mix, making it the closest functional peer for LCBDD's operating model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/DeepwoodLake
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/LCBDDDeepwood
• Facebookfacebook.com/DeepwoodLakeDD
• Instagraminstagram.com/deepwood_lakedd/?hl=en

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Number of profiles

Profiles19 records

Subsidiaries1 record

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