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Avatar Residential Inc. is a licensed, privately held human services organization headquartered at 33 College Hill Rd, Warwick, Rhode Island, founded in 1992 to assist in the deinstitutionalization of individuals with developmental disabilities (specifically 21 of 29 original participants from the Ladd Center). It provides residential and day services to adults aged 18 and older with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) who meet Rhode Island's statutory definition of developmental disability and qualify for Medicaid coverage. The portfolio comprises six core service lines: (1) 24-hour residential services delivered across 9 group homes in northern and central Rhode Island, each housing 4 to 6 residents; (2) Shared Living Arrangements (SLA), a family-based residential alternative the agency began offering in 2008 as one of the first private Rhode Island providers, now coordinating 29 arrangements statewide; (3) the Avatar Community Center, an adult day program in Warwick serving 30+ individuals via career development, job coaching, and community integration; (4) Independent Supports, currently serving 18 individuals in their own apartments or family homes; (5) Supported Employment Services that match clients with positions at major Rhode Island employers (CVS, Walgreens, Marshalls, Old Navy, Stop & Shop, Ocean State Job Lot, Roger Williams Park Zoo, Bryant University); and (6) AvaVoice, a self-advocacy peer group that received the CPNRI Team Unity Award in 2023. The Avatorium operates as an additional specialized service within the same organizational umbrella.

Name

Avatar

Legal name

Avatar Residential Inc.

Website

https://avatarresidential.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Avatar Residential Inc., founded in 1992 in Warwick, Rhode Island, is a state-licensed nonprofit provider of residential and day services for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, operating 9 group homes, 29 Shared Living Arrangements, a Community Center, Independent Supports, and supported employment programs statewide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability and Residential Care Services

NAICS

Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities (62321), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities (623210)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

General Assisted Living Facilities (HLADABAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Independent Living with Supportive Services (Light ADL/IADL Support) (HLADAAAE)

Keywords

• Developmental disabilities services
• Residential care services
• Supported employment services
• Shared living arrangements
• Intellectual disabilities care

Headquarters

HQ city

Warwick

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government-funded services: Avatar Residential operates as a licensed provider of residential and day services funded through Medicaid and BHDDH (Rhode Island Division of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals). Services are provided to eligible adults who meet the definition of developmental disability under Rhode Island State Law and are found eligible for Medicaid either through SSI or the Department of Human Services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Avatar Residential is a licensed provider of residential and day services for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Rhode Island. It operates 9 group homes, coordinates 29 Shared Living Arrangements, runs the Avatar Community Center adult day program, and delivers Supported Employment, Independent Living Supports, and self-advocacy programming. Services are funded through Medicaid and the Rhode Island Division of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals (BHDDH).

Product overview

Avatar Residential is a licensed provider of residential and day services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Rhode Island, founded in 1992. The organization operates a portfolio of interconnected service offerings: 24-Hour Residential Services provides round-the-clock care in 9 group homes across northern and central Rhode Island; Shared Living Arrangement (SLA) coordinates 29 home-like living arrangements with families or individuals throughout the state; Independent Supports assists 18 individuals living independently or with their families; Avatar Community Center serves as an adult day program for 30+ individuals in Warwick; Supported Employment Services offers job placement and coaching; AvaVoice provides self-advocacy programming; and The Avatorium offers additional specialized services. The organization serves as a unified care ecosystem supporting individuals from residential living through community engagement and employment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AvaVoice: Self-advocacy group for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), a peer-led support group discussing advocacy and human rights.
• Avatar Community Center
• The Avatorium

Products and services

• 24-Hour Residential Services Round-the-clock residential support in 9 group homes (4-6 residents each) located in northern and central Rhode Island, providing personalized care including community engagement, job coaching, transportation, daily living assistance, medical supports, clinical supports, and therapy services for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Shared Living Arrangement (SLA) A residential option supporting individuals with developmental disabilities to live with an individual or family in a home-like setting, offering assistance with daily activities such as meals, transportation, and personal care. Avatar coordinates 29 SLAs throughout Rhode Island, with SLA providers receiving a tax-free stipend, tax-free room & board, and taxable respite allowance.
• Independent Supports Support services for individuals living in their own apartments, in independent living programs, or with their families, including assistance with shopping, budgeting, recreation, transportation, clinical supports, and medical supports while fostering independence and self-sufficiency. Services are currently provided to 18 people.
• Avatar Community Center Adult day program in Warwick, Rhode Island providing services for 30+ individuals, with direct support professionals aiding in career development, job coaching, and community integration for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Supported Employment Services Comprehensive employment assistance including job development, job placement, one-on-one job coaching, workplace support, and retention services for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Avatar collaborates with employers (CVS, Walgreens, Marshalls, Old Navy, Stop & Shop, Ocean State Job Lot, Bryant University, Roger Williams Park Zoo) and the Rhode Island Office of Rehabilitation Services (ORS) to match job seekers with positions promoting independence and job satisfaction.
• AvaVoice Self-Advocacy Group Self-advocacy group for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), providing a peer-led monthly forum at local libraries and community centers to discuss advocacy and human rights, share education, resources, community, and friendship. Awarded the 2023 CPNRI Team Unity Award.
• The Avatorium A specialized program facility operated under the Avatar Residential umbrella that provides additional services for individuals with developmental disabilities.

Quantifiable outcome

• 30+ individuals served at Community Center
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CPNRI (Community Provider Network of Rhode Island)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCPNRI is a network of community providers in Rhode Island working to improve services for individuals with developmental disabilities. Avatar displays CPNRI partnership logo on their website and AvaVoice was awarded the CPNRI Team Unity Award in 2023.
• The ArccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Arc is a national organization advocating for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Founded in 1951 as Parents Council for Retarded Children, it was instrumental in establishing the first Office of Mental Retardation in Rhode Island in 1966.
• Sherlock Center (University of Rhode Island)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Sherlock Center at the University of Rhode Island provides resources and support for individuals with developmental disabilities. Avatar maintains an affiliation with the center.
• NADSP (National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNADSP is dedicated to strengthening the direct support workforce. Avatar's DSP training and certification programs align with NADSP standards.
• AAIDD (American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAAIDD promotes progressive policies, sound research, effective practices, and universal human rights for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• BHDDH (Rhode Island Division of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBHDDH is the state agency that funds and regulates services for individuals with developmental disabilities in Rhode Island. Avatar is a licensed provider of BHDDH-funded services. Individuals must be found eligible for BHDDH services and Medicaid before services can begin.
• RIDDC (Rhode Island Developmental Disabilities Council)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRIDDC works to ensure that individuals with developmental disabilities have opportunities to participate fully in community life.
• ORS (Rhode Island Office of Rehabilitation Services)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorORS provides services to help individuals with disabilities prepare for, obtain, and maintain employment. Avatar collaborates with ORS for supported employment services.
• Advocates in Action (AINA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdvocates in Action is a Rhode Island disability advocacy organization established in the early 1990s. AvaVoice has hosted guest speakers from Advocates in Action's Cross Coalition Speaker's Bureau.
• ANCORminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerANCOR is a national association of agencies that provide services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Established in 1970, ANCOR advocates for policies and practices that strengthen the disability services system.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Community Care Alliance: Rhode Island-based nonprofit providing mental health, substance use, and developmental disability services. Partial overlap with Avatar's IDD residential and day programs in the same Rhode Island market and state funding ecosystem.
• Looking Upwards: Rhode Island-based provider of residential, day, and supported employment services for individuals with IDD. Operates in the same Rhode Island geography and serves an overlapping IDD population with a comparable service model to Avatar.
• The Arc of Rhode Island: State chapter of the national Arc organization, providing both advocacy and direct services for individuals with IDD in Rhode Island. Offers residential and community-based programs that overlap with Avatar's portfolio and competes for similar state contracts and referrals.
• AccessPoint RI: Rhode Island-based human services organization providing residential, day, and clinical supports to individuals with developmental disabilities. Direct competitor to Avatar in the Rhode Island market, sharing the same BHDDH/Medicaid funding channels.
• Seven Hills Rhode Island: Rhode Island affiliate of the Seven Hills network providing residential, day, employment, and family support services to individuals with IDD. Comparable service model and Rhode Island geography to Avatar, competing for similar BHDDH-funded clients.
• Perspectives Corporation: Rhode Island-based nonprofit providing residential, day, vocational, and family support services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Competes directly with Avatar across the same Rhode Island service area and overlapping BHDDH-funded programs.
• Benchmark Human Services: National IDD services provider offering residential, day, employment, and behavioral supports across multiple states. Closely mirrors Avatar's integrated service portfolio and Shared Living model, but operates at significantly greater scale.

Broad incumbents

• Sevita Health: National IDD services provider (formerly The MENTOR Network) operating residential, day, and community programs across multiple states. Closely comparable service model to Avatar at meaningfully greater scale, including Shared Living arrangements.
• Aveanna Healthcare: Public home health company with private duty nursing and IDD services segments. Overlaps with Avatar on the clinical and community-based care side and operates at much larger scale across multiple states.
• BrightSpring Health Services: National publicly-traded home and community-based services provider with a sizable IDD segment. Competes with Avatar in service model (though not geography) and represents a potential strategic acquirer with the scale to absorb regional IDD providers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/AvatarResidential
• Instagraminstagram.com/avatar_community_center
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/avatar-inc.

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

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