Homeward Bound

What Homeward Bound does

Homeward Bound, Inc. is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization founded on August 14, 1973 in Plymouth, Minnesota that provides residential, nursing, and community-program services to children, adolescents, and adults with disabilities in the Twin Cities Metro Area. The organization operates 22 homes, including two 6-bed Intermediate Care Facilities (ICF), eight 4-bed High Medical Homes with 24-hour nursing, and twelve 4-bed Traditional/Mid-Medical Waiver Homes, delivering care under a person-centered active support approach in neighborhood-based group living environments. Beyond residential care, Homeward Bound runs enrichment programs such as the Adventure Club recreation initiative, Community Garden, Recreation Reboot, and an Adventure Camp, and maintains communication channels including The Pathway monthly newsletter and the Bound For Growth podcast.

The organization's revenue model is primarily managed-services based, funded through Minnesota Medicaid waiver programs (CADI, DD, CAC, BI) and Medicaid ICF reimbursement, with services provided at no direct charge to individuals. Supplementary revenue comes from charitable donations, a recurring monthly giving program targeting 250 Adventure Club donors, signature annual fundraising events (30th Annual Golf Classic & Gala, Chili Cook-Off & Best Brewers Awards, Made in the Shade 5K Walk/Run/Roll, ART-Abilities Gallery), corporate sponsorships, and grants. Notable institutional support includes a $50,000 conditional matching grant (2023) and a $26,000 workforce development grant (May 2026), both from the Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation.

In 2024, Homeward Bound completed a major restructuring by closing its larger Brooklyn Park facility and relocating residents into several smaller community-based homes — a defensive move driven by COVID-19 outbreak risks in congregate settings and inadequate Minnesota ICF rate increases since 2015. Long-tenured CEO Don Priebe retired in May 2024 after 22+ years and was succeeded by Rob Edwards. The organization received the Candid Platinum Seal of Transparency in 2026 and continues to operate as a privately held nonprofit governed by volunteer Corporate and Foundation Boards.

Name

Homeward Bound

Legal name

Homeward Bound, Inc.

Website

https://hbimn.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1973

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Homeward Bound, Inc. is a Minnesota nonprofit founded in 1973 that provides 24-hour nursing care, residential housing, and community programs for individuals with disabilities through 22 homes in the Twin Cities Metro Area, funded primarily by Medicaid waivers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability Residential Services

NAICS

Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability, Mental Health, and Substance Abuse Facilities (6232), Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities (623210), Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities (62321), Other Residential Care Facilities (623990)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Behavioral Health–Capable Assisted Living (Mental Health/SUD Support) (HLADABAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Long-Term Care Nursing Homes (Custodial LTC) (HLADADAB), Short-Term & Temporary 24/7 In-Home Care (Bridge Coverage) (HSABAHAI)

Keywords

• Disability residential services
• Group home care
• Specialized nursing care
• Medicaid waiver services
• Community living support

Headquarters

HQ city

Plymouth

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medicaid Waiver Services: Government-funded services for individuals with disabilities through CADI, DD, CAC, and BI waivers. Provides residential support and nursing care.
2. Medicaid ICF Services: Intermediate Care Facility services funded through Medicaid for individuals with developmental disabilities.
3. Donations and Fundraising: Charitable donations from individuals, corporations, and foundations to support programs including Adventure Club, recreation activities, and organizational improvements.
4. Adventure Club Monthly Donors: Recurring monthly donations to support residents who may not have financial means or family resources for adventure outings and experiences.

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Homeward Bound provides 24-hour specialized nursing care and individualized housing in neighborhood-based group living environments for children, adolescents, and adults with disabilities. The organization operates 22 residential homes across the Twin Cities Metro Area, including Traditional Waiver Homes, Mid Medical Homes, High Medical Homes (ICFs), and complementary recreation and community engagement programs such as Adventure Club.

Product overview

Homeward Bound operates as a non-profit disability services organization offering a portfolio of residential care services across 22 homes in the Twin Cities Metro Area. The core services include Traditional Waiver Homes, Mid Medical Homes, High Medical Homes (with 24-hour nursing), and Intermediate Care Facilities—all providing neighborhood-based group living environments. Beyond residential care, the organization provides enrichment programs including Adventure Club (recreation and community outings), Community Garden, and Recreation Reboot initiatives. The organization also communicates through The Pathway Newsletter and Bound For Growth Podcast. All services follow person-centered, active support approaches ensuring individuals direct their own services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Adventure Club: An initiative of Homeward Bound that helps create opportunities for people with disabilities to access adventures including zoo trips, resort getaways, camp, outdoor exploration, and community outings
• Leadership Academy Conference
• Bound For Growth Podcast
• The Pathway
• Recreation Reboot
• Adventure Camp

Products and services

• Traditional Waiver Homes Licensed 4-bed residential group homes providing support services funded through CADI, DD, CAC, and BI Medicaid waivers. These homes offer community-based living environments for individuals with disabilities in neighborhood settings within the Twin Cities Metro Area.
• Mid Medical Homes Licensed 4-bed residential homes offering mid-level medical support including nursing services. These homes provide a higher level of care than traditional waiver homes while maintaining community integration for individuals with disabilities.
• High Medical Homes (Intermediate Care Facilities) Licensed 4-bed homes with 24-hour nursing services providing high-intensity medical care for individuals with complex health needs. Includes the two 6-bed licensed and certified Intermediate Care Facilities (ICF) delivering Medicaid-funded services for individuals requiring intermediate levels of care.
• Adventure Club A recreation initiative that creates opportunities for residents to access adventures including zoo trips, resort getaways, camping, outdoor exploration, and community outings. The program focuses on making connections, building confidence, and fostering belonging through inclusive recreational experiences, supported by monthly donors and community partnerships.

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Association of Residential Resources in Minnesota (ARRM)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026ARRM is a key advocacy partner organizing Disability Services Day at the Capitol. Homeward Bound participates annually in ARRM events to advocate for disability services policy and meet with legislators.
• Minnesota Social Service AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional association membership supporting disability services and social services providers in Minnesota.
• North of North ResortcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Sean and Jill Leary of North of North Resort in Ely, MN to provide adaptive outdoor recreation experiences for residents. The resort specializes in making outdoor adventure accessible, offering wheelchair-accessible cabins, adaptive dog sledding, and ice fishing experiences.
• Steger FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConnected Homeward Bound with North of North Resort for adaptive outdoor recreation programming. The Steger Foundation facilitates partnerships for innovation in disability services.
• Holmes MurphyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVolunteers from Holmes Murphy assist with community garden planting and preparation alongside residents and staff.
• Darling Little FarmsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEmily from Darling Little Farms has spent several weeks preparing seedlings and working with homes and staff to prepare for the growing season at the Community Garden.
• INSTALL FloorsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMore than a decade partnership with INSTALL Floors donating time, expertise, and labor for home improvements including flooring upgrades at Independence House.
• Sonus FlooringminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGenerous material donation of flooring for Independence House renovation project in partnership with INSTALL Floors.
• Let's RoamminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCompany offering scavenger hunts and team building experiences, partnered with Homeward Bound for the 27th Annual Golf Classic Silent Auction.
• Cristo Rey Jesuit High School Twin CitiesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate Work Study partnership providing students with work experience while supporting Homeward Bound operations.
• BrookLynkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYouth employment and career development program partnership where interns work in residential homes and explore different departments at Homeward Bound.
• Hennepin County LibraryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in ART-Abilities Gallery event hosting disabled artists from the community at Ridgedale Library.
• Dependable CareminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-organizer of ART-Abilities Gallery celebrating talents of disabled artists in the community.
• Opportunity PartnersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-organizer of ART-Abilities Gallery celebrating talents of disabled artists in the community.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Opportunity Partners: Minnesota nonprofit providing residential, vocational, and day services for people with disabilities — direct service-line overlap, similar geographic market, and an existing Homeward Bound event partner (ART-Abilities Gallery).
• St. John's Community Services: National nonprofit providing residential, ICF, and community-based supports for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities — comparable service portfolio and Medicaid-funded operating model at multi-state scale.
• Mount Olivet Rolling Acres: Minnesota faith-affiliated nonprofit providing ICF, group homes, and in-home services for people with developmental disabilities — closely aligned residential care model and Medicaid reimbursement structure.
• REM Minnesota (part of Sevita): Minnesota-based direct competitor providing residential, vocational, and ICF services to people with developmental disabilities — operates in the same Twin Cities geography under similar 245D/Medicaid waiver frameworks.
• Living Well Disability Services: Minnesota nonprofit providing customized residential, in-home, and community-based supports for people with disabilities — operates 245D-licensed homes in the Twin Cities under comparable waiver funding.
• LifeSpan Inc. Disability services nonprofit providing residential, ICF/ID, and community-based supports — similar population served, comparable Minnesota/Midwest presence, and Medicaid waiver/ICF revenue mix.

Broad incumbents

• Sevita Health (formerly The MENTOR Network): Largest U.S. national provider of home and community-based services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), including residential group homes and ICF services — directly comparable service lines, scaled across many states.
• BrightSpring Health Services: Public diversified provider of home and community-based health services, including disability and behavioral health residential services — operates IDD/ICF-style programs at national scale and competes for Medicaid waiver funding.

Emerging players

• Volunteers of America Minnesota: Regional nonprofit operating residential and ICF services for people with disabilities and behavioral health needs — partial overlap in service lines and Medicaid waiver funding, broader social-service portfolio.

Others

• The Arc Minnesota: Minnesota disability advocacy and service organization affiliated with The Arc of the United States — not a direct residential competitor but a key advocacy counterpart and potential referral channel for Homeward Bound.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/homewardboundmn
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@BoundForGrowthPodcast/videos
• Facebookfacebook.com/HomewardBoundIncMN
• TikToktiktok.com/@homeward_bound_inc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/homeward-bound-inc

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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