Cardinal Hayes Home

What Cardinal Hayes Home does

Cardinal Hayes Home for Children is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit incorporated in New York and headquartered in Millbrook, Dutchess County, providing residential care, special education, and day habilitation services to developmentally disabled individuals. Founded in 1941 by the Franciscan Missionaries of Mary at the request of Cardinal Spellman, the agency operates a 62-acre main campus housing 60 ICF residents, plus five Community Intermediate Care Facilities across Dutchess County (Amenia, LaGrange, Pleasant Valley, Red Hook, and one additional) each serving ten individuals with 24-hour staffing, for a total residential census of approximately 110–119. The organization also runs Hayes Day School (Cardinal Hayes School for Special Children), chartered by the New York State Education Department in 1984, which serves up to 60 multi-disabled students from both the residential population and the surrounding community. An Individualized Residential Alternative (IRA) program adds three supervised apartments for nine individuals with complex care needs, and a Day Habilitation program provides therapeutic, life-skills, and community-integration activities.

The business model is a government-payor-funded managed-services operation supplemented by charitable fundraising. Primary revenue is NYS Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) Medicaid reimbursement for ICF-level care; secondary revenue is NYSED-established tuition paid by local school districts for Hayes Day School students, with the districts also responsible for transportation. A Development Office, established in 1989, runs a direct mail program accepting donations, bequests, memorial gifts, and planned gifts, and the agency also receives grants that fund therapeutic equipment, educational supplies, and services beyond what government reimbursement covers. Programs are delivered on-site through residential facilities and the affiliated day school, with admissions handled via referral through school district Committees on Special Education and healthcare/social service providers primarily in the Mid-Hudson region of New York State. The organization is concurrently certified by OPWDD, the NYS Departments of Social Services, Health, and Education, and operates under HIPAA, ADA, Title VI, and Corporate Compliance frameworks.

Strategic posture is that of a mature, capacity-constrained specialty provider operating at full census with an active waitlist. Recent program evolution has shifted toward less institutional models — the IRA apartments and modern one-story campus residences reflect alignment with OPWDD's broader move toward individualized, community-integrated care — while donor relations are extended nationally through direct mail. There is no disclosed M&A activity, no fundraising beyond charitable giving, no geographic expansion beyond Dutchess County, and no technology-platform pivot; the organization is governed by a 16-member board and led by an Executive Director supported by associate, financial, compliance, and education directors.

Name

Cardinal Hayes Home

Legal name

Cardinal Hayes Home for Children

Website

https://cardinalhayeshome.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1941

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Cardinal Hayes Home for Children is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Millbrook, NY providing 24-hour residential care, special education, and day habilitation for approximately 170 developmentally disabled individuals across ICFs, Hayes Day School, and supervised apartments in the Mid-Hudson region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential Developmental Disability Care

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Skilled Nursing Care Facilities (8051), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Specialized Residential Special Education Programs (EDAKAAAH), Social Adult Day Care (Non-Medical Supervision & Activities) (HSABANAA)

Keywords

• Residential disability care
• Intermediate care facilities
• Special education services
• Day habilitation programs
• Developmental disability services

Headquarters

HQ city

Millbrook

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Medicaid Funding: Primary revenue source as a certified public provider of services by NYS Office for People with Developmental Disabilities. Medicaid funding supports programs for individuals who are disabled.
2. Charitable Donations and Bequests: Direct mail appeals started in 1989 to close gap between government funding and expenditures. Accepts memorial donations, bequests, and planned gifts. Development Office manages donor relations.
3. School District Tuition: Hayes Day School (Cardinal Hayes School for Special Children) receives tuition payments through local school districts. The tuition rate is established by NYS Education Department, and local school districts are responsible for tuition payment and transportation.
4. Grants: Agency receives grants from various sources that help fund special therapeutic equipment, educational supplies, and enhance services beyond what government funding covers.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Cardinal Hayes Home for Children is a nonprofit agency that provides 24-hour residential care and treatment in Intermediate Care Facilities (ICFs) for approximately 110 developmentally disabled individuals, plus an affiliated special education day school (Hayes Day School) serving up to 60 multi-disabled students. It complements these with Day Habilitation services and an Individualized Residential Alternative (IRA) program offering three supervised apartments for nine individuals with complex care needs. All programs operate under a faith-based, Franciscan Missionaries of Mary-sponsored model in the Mid-Hudson region of New York.

Product overview

Cardinal Hayes Home for Children is a not-for-profit residential care and treatment facility for developmentally disabled individuals, offering a continuum of care through its Residential Program (Intermediate Care Facilities) at the main Millbrook campus and five Community ICFs across Dutchess County, serving approximately 110 individuals. The organization operates Hayes Day School, a special education program for multi-disabled students chartered by NYSED, and provides Day Habilitation Services for therapeutic development. The IRA Program offers supervised apartment living for individuals with complex care needs.

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Products and services

• Residential Program (Intermediate Care Facilities) Residential care and treatment for developmentally disabled individuals delivered in Intermediate Care Facilities (ICFs) with 24-hour care and supervision. Operates on the main campus in Millbrook, NY (60 individuals) and five Community ICFs across Dutchess County (50 individuals, 10 per home).
• Hayes Day School (Cardinal Hayes School for Special Children) Not-for-profit day school chartered by NYS Education Department, providing special education programs for multi-disabled students including children residing at Cardinal Hayes Home and community special needs children referred by local school districts. Capacity up to 60 students.
• Day Habilitation Services Provides a broad range of activities and learning experiences for individuals with severe developmental disabilities, offering therapeutic opportunities to develop confidence, build self-esteem, enjoy meaningful relationships in the community, participate in community service/volunteer activities, and benefit from life skills training and support.
• IRA (Individualized Residential Alternative) Program Provides three separate apartments (2-bed, 3-bed, and 4-bed configurations) offering supervised living for 9 individuals with complex care needs as part of the agency's residential continuum.

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Franciscan Missionaries of MarycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1941The sponsoring organization of Cardinal Hayes Home. Founded by Helene de Chappotin (Mary of the Passion) in 1877. In 1941, they transferred their convalescent care center from Palenville, NY to Millbrook, establishing Cardinal Hayes Home. Over 60 years of active engagement, with Sisters serving as social workers, nurses, administrators, and supervisors. Their Franciscan spirit of compassion guides the organization.
• Catholic Charities, Archdiocese of New YorkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCardinal Hayes Home is affiliated with Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of New York. Listed in the Official Catholic Directory with tax exempt status under a Group Ruling issued by the IRS for all organizations in the Directory.
• New York State Education DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHayes Day School chartered in 1984 and certified by NYS Education Department. The tuition rate is established by NYS Education Department, and local school districts are responsible for tuition payment and transportation.
• New York State Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCertifies Cardinal Hayes Home as a public provider of services. Licenses Intermediate Care Facilities. Conducts annual surveys to ensure facilities and staffing meet all standards. Operates under OPWDD jurisdiction.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Heritage Christian Services: Rochester-based non-profit providing residential, day, and clinical services for individuals with I/DD through OPWDD-licensed programs. Comparable faith-affiliated operator with a similar mix of ICF, IRA, and day-program services.
• Wildwood Programs: New York-based non-profit providing residential, educational, and day services for individuals with I/DD, including an on-campus special education school and community-based residences. Operates a comparable integrated residential-and-school continuum under OPWDD oversight.
• The Arc New York: Statewide chapter of The Arc representing more than 50 local chapters that provide I/DD services including ICF/IRA residential, day habilitation, and family support across New York. Cardinal Hayes' program mix maps directly onto Arc affiliate service lines, and both are funded under the same OPWDD framework.
• Lifespire: New York City-area non-profit supporting individuals with I/DD through residential, day, employment, and clinic services. Comparable in scale, service mix, and OPWDD funding model, though concentrated in the NYC metro area rather than the Hudson Valley.
• Anderson Center for Autism: Residential and educational services provider for individuals with autism and developmental disabilities, also located in the Hudson Valley of New York. Operates a campus-based ICF/school model nearly identical in structure to Cardinal Hayes, serving a comparable population and drawing from overlapping NY State OPWDD funding streams.
• The Arc of Dutchess County: Direct local chapter of The Arc serving Dutchess County, providing residential, day, and family support services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Shares both geography and referral network with Cardinal Hayes, making it the closest head-to-head competitor for OPWDD-funded placements in the same county.

Broad incumbents

• AHRC New York City: Large NYC-based I/DD services organization offering residential, day, employment, and family support. While geographically focused on NYC rather than Dutchess County, AHRC draws on the same NYS OPWDD funding and serves an overlapping population.
• YAI / Young Adult Institute: One of the largest I/DD services providers in the NY metro region, offering residential, educational, employment, and clinical programs at scale. Operates a much broader portfolio than Cardinal Hayes but competes for the same OPWDD referrals and Medicaid funding pool.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Key risks2 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance10 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

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M&A

Investments

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