What Hoosier Uplands Home Health does

Hoosier Uplands Economic Development Corporation is a private non-profit community services organization headquartered in Mitchell, Indiana, founded in 1965 (as a Head Start provider) and incorporated in 1966. Operating across southern Indiana under multiple sub-brands — Area XV Agency on Aging, Hoosier Uplands Home Health Care & Hospice, Children's Services (Head Start/Early Head Start), Housing and Family Services, Community Services (Weatherization, Energy Assistance), Serenity Now Mental Health, SCI-AHEC, and the Mitchell Opera House — the organization delivers a vertically integrated portfolio of health, housing, aging, and community development services to elderly, disabled, low-income, and rural populations across at least five core counties (Crawford, Lawrence, Martin, Orange, Washington) with extensions into adjacent counties.

The core operating engine is a CHAP-accredited, Medicare/Medicaid-certified home health and hospice platform operating 24/7 across a five-county radius, supplemented by 12+ income-based rental apartment complexes, fixed-site Head Start centers, senior citizen centers, and community services offices. Technology consists of standard clinical documentation, care coordination, and insurance billing systems; there is no disclosed proprietary technology, AI capability, or platform IP. Accreditation milestones include CHAP accreditation since 1994 (Home Health) and 1999 (Hospice), the first Deemed Status Accredited Hospice in Indiana (2002), Level 4 We Honor Veterans (one of 10 in Indiana), and the 2024 Hospice CAHPS Honors Award (one of 6 in Indiana).

The business model is grant-and-reimbursement funded rather than revenue-generating: Medicare/Medicaid per-visit and per-diem payments for home health and hospice, commercial insurance reimbursements, private pay arrangements, and a diversified federal/state grant portfolio spanning HHS Administration for Children and Families, Office of Head Start, DOE Weatherization, USDA AgrAbility/AgVets, Indiana DHS CHOICE, SSBG, and IHCDA Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers. Customer acquisition is community-led, driven by healthcare provider referrals, hospital discharge planners, senior centers, school district partnerships, and word-of-mouth in a rural service area where the organization has operated for nearly six decades.

Name

Hoosier Uplands Home Health

Legal name

Hoosier Uplands Economic Development Corporation

Website

https://hoosieruplands.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1965

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Hoosier Uplands is a non-profit community services organization in southern Indiana delivering CHAP-accredited home health, hospice, Head Start, aging, housing, and mental health services to elderly, disabled, and low-income populations across a five-county service area.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Home Health Care

NAICS

Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly (623312), Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities) (62311), Other Residential Care Facilities (62399)

SIC

Services-Home Health Care Services (8082), Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050)

akta.pro primary industry

Home Hospice Agencies (HLAFAEAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

In-Home Hospice Physician / Nurse Practitioner Visits (HSABAFAM), In-Home Hospice Nursing Visits (RN/LPN) (HSABAFAL), Hospice Care in Assisted Living / Residential Care Facilities (HLADAHAE), Housing & Placement Coordination (Assisted Living, Memory Care, SNF) (HSABAIAL), Affordable/Subsidized Independent Living (HUD/LIHTC) Communities (HLADAAAB)

Keywords

• Home health care
• Hospice services
• Community action services
• Aging disability services
• Early childhood education

Headquarters

HQ city

Mitchell

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, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Medicare/Medicaid Reimbursement: Home health care and hospice services are billed to Medicare and Medicaid programs. Medicare covers homebound patients with skilled nursing or therapy needs. Hospice coverage includes nursing, personal care, social services, spiritual counseling, medications, equipment, and respite care under a per diem payment structure.
2. Commercial Insurance: Services are provided through employer and private insurance plans, including fee-for-service and managed care coverage. The care coordinator verifies coverage and negotiates care arrangements with insurance case managers.
3. Private Pay: Clients without insurance coverage or means to pay can arrange for private pay services. The organization works to find funding sources for those without means.
4. Government Grants: Funding received from federal and state agencies including Administration for Children and Families (OCS), Office of Head Start, USDA, Indiana State Department of Health, and Indiana Department of Human Services.
5. Social Services Block Grant (SSBG): Community services provided through SSBG funding for elderly and disabled individuals.
6. CHOICE Program: Community and Home Options to Institutional Care for Elderly and Disabled, funded by Indiana Department of Human Services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Hoosier Uplands Home Health Care & Hospice provides licensed skilled nursing, physical/occupational/speech therapy, home health aide, medical social services, and end-of-life hospice care delivered directly in patient residences across Crawford, Lawrence, Martin, Orange, and Washington counties in southern Indiana. Services are available 24 hours per day, seven days per week including holidays, with Medicare/Medicaid, commercial insurance, and private pay reimbursement options. The division operates as part of the broader Hoosier Uplands Economic Development Corporation, a non-profit Area Agency on Aging and Community Action Agency.

Product overview

Hoosier Uplands Home Health Care & Hospice is a licensed home health care and hospice agency operated by Hoosier Uplands Economic Development Corporation, a non-profit community services organization. The core products consist of Home Health Care (skilled nursing, therapy services, home health aide, medical social services) and Hospice Services (end-of-life care with pain management, spiritual care, bereavement support). These services are supported by service modules including home therapy (physical and occupational therapy), skilled nursing, social services, personal care assistance, and palliative care. As part of the broader Hoosier Uplands organization, the Home Health & Hospice division operates alongside other community services including Area Agency on Aging, Head Start/Early Head Start, Serenity Now Mental Health Services, Community Services (weatherization, energy assistance), Housing and Family Services (Section 8, housing counseling), and Rental Apartments. All services are available 24/7 with multiple office locations throughout southern Indiana.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Hoosier Uplands Home Health Care: Licensed home health care services providing skilled nursing, therapy, and personal care assistance
• Hoosier Uplands Hospice
• Area XV Agency on Aging
• SCI-AHEC
• Head Start
• Early Head Start
• Serenity Now

Products and services

• Home Health Care Skilled nursing, therapy services (physical, occupational, speech), home health aide, medical social services, and palliative care provided in patients' homes. Available 24 hours a day, seven days a week including holidays, for homebound patients requiring skilled nursing or therapy needs. Covered by Medicare/Medicaid, commercial insurance, and private pay.
• Hospice Services End-of-life care supporting clients and families with pain management, symptom control, spiritual care, bereavement services, volunteer support, and medical equipment. Covers Lawrence, Washington, Orange, Crawford, and Martin counties plus portions of surrounding counties.
• Area Agency on Aging Services Aging and Disability Resource Center providing information, case management, in-home services, options counseling, senior centers, and volunteer programs for elderly and disabled individuals across Area XV.
• Head Start and Early Head Start Family-centered child development programs serving children from birth to age five, providing early childhood education, health screenings, nutrition, and family engagement services in Lawrence, Martin, Orange, and Washington counties. Funded to serve 170 children (Head Start) and 66 pregnant women, infants, and toddlers (Early Head Start).
• Serenity Now Mental Health Services Psychiatric and counseling services offering individual, couples, family, and marriage therapy, substance abuse treatment, ADHD treatment, smoking cessation, and psychiatric medication management for adults and children ages 3 and above in Bedford and surrounding areas.
• Community Services and Weatherization Weatherization, energy assistance, lead paint inspection/abatement, community housing development, and Martin County Health Department services. Funded by DOE, LIHEAP, USDA, and other state and federal sources.
• Housing and Family Services Budget counseling, housing counseling, and Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program administration covering Daviess, Dubois, Greene, Lawrence, Martin, Orange, Pike, and Washington counties, administered with the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority.
• Income-Based Rental Apartments Multiple income-based rental apartment complexes developed by Hoosier Uplands including Aspen Meadows, College Hill, Eagle Place, Larkin, Lost River Place, Midtown Suites, New Horizon, Persimmon Park, Pioneer Creek, Shawnee, Spring Town, Stalker, Stonecutters Place, and Taylor Apartments.

Quantifiable outcome

• Energy consumption reduced by 25 to 50 percent in weatherized homes
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core, strategic and minor.

• Indiana State Department of HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1996Both Home Health Care and Hospice are fully licensed by the Indiana State Department of Health and certified to provide Medicare/Medicaid services.
• CHAP (Community Health Accreditation Partner)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1992CHAP accreditation provides the 'Gold Seal of Approval' demonstrating continuous improvement in patient care. Home Health Care accredited since 1992 (re-accredited 1994) and Hospice accredited since 1996 (re-accredited 1999). CHAP and the State Department of Health make unannounced visits to assure quality standards are being met.
• Medicare and Medicaid ProgramscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHome health and hospice services covered under Medicare Part A and Medicaid programs. Medicare covers homebound patients with skilled needs; Medicaid provides coverage for eligible individuals.
• MCEs (Managed Care Entities) - Anthem, Humana, UnitedHealthcarecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPathWays Waiver provider complaints directed to managed care entities. Health & Wellness and TBI Waivers operate through managed care organizations for quality improvement.
• IU School of MedicinestrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerSCI AHEC partners with IU School of Medicine to place medical students with preceptors in family medicine clinics throughout the region for outpatient family medicine rotations.
• IU Health HospitalsstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerSCI AHEC partners with IU Health Hospitals to host an Annual Health Career Expo for Health Science students to learn about health professions and connect with higher education institutions.
• Schneck HospitalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for Summer Health Camps providing health career exposure opportunities for students.
• Blue River Services WICstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerHoosier Uplands partnered with Blue River Services WIC (Women, Infant, and Children) to educate pregnant women about dangers of smoking during pregnancy and secondhand smoke exposure.
• Health Care Education & Training (HCET)strategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerSERVE Program state funded through TANF dollars and contracted through HCET. ECHO Program implemented in collaboration with HCET.
• Health Care Education & Training (HCET)strategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerECHO project (Educating Communities for Healthy Outcomes) implemented in collaboration with HCET through Grant Number 1TP1AH000201 from HHS Office of Population Affairs.
• National AgrAbility ProjectstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgrAbility program operates in cooperation with National AgrAbility Project to enable quality lifestyle for farmers affected by disability.
• PSI EnergyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPSI Energy provides funds to Hoosier Uplands for professional services in their Demand Side Management Program for low-income clients.
• Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSection 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program administered with HAP contracts signed with IHCDA. Housing units must meet HUD housing quality standards.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Amedisys: National home health and hospice provider operating licensed Medicare-certified home health agencies and hospice programs. Directly competes with Hoosier Uplands Home Health Care & Hospice on home health, hospice, and palliative care service lines, albeit as a for-profit chain with broader geographic reach.
• LHC Group: One of the largest in-home healthcare providers in the U.S., delivering home health, hospice, and home and community-based services through Medicare-certified agencies. Closely comparable to Hoosier Uplands' home health and hospice delivery model and CHAP-style accreditation standards.
• BrightSpring Health Services: Provider of home and community-based health services including home health, hospice, and behavioral health, serving complex populations including elderly and disabled. Comparable to Hoosier Uplands' multi-line in-home clinical and behavioral health delivery (e.g., Serenity Now).
• Interim HealthCare: Franchise-based home health, hospice, and personal care provider with Medicare-certified home health locations. Comparable to Hoosier Uplands Home Health Care on skilled nursing, therapy, and home health aide service delivery in non-urban markets.
• Compassus: Nationally scaled hospice, palliative care, and home health provider with CHAP-accredited programs. Direct overlap with Hoosier Uplands Hospice's CHAP accreditation and Level 4 We Honor Veterans positioning.
• Aveanna Healthcare: Provider of home health, hospice, and private duty nursing services across Medicaid, Medicare, and commercial payer populations. Comparable to Hoosier Uplands on home health, hospice, and Medicaid waiver-driven personal care services (e.g., Health & Wellness, TBI Waivers).
• Help at Home: Leading provider of personal care, attendant care, and homemaker services for elderly and disabled individuals in their homes. Closely parallels Hoosier Uplands' personal care assistance, in-home services, and Area Agency on Aging attendant care programs.
• Volunteers of America: National non-profit delivering senior living, home health, hospice, housing, and community services through a multi-program structure parallel to Hoosier Uplands. Comparable as a similarly structured non-profit combining aging services, housing, and clinical care under one organizational umbrella.
• Vitas Healthcare: Largest U.S. hospice provider specializing exclusively in end-of-life care with We Honor Veterans Level 4 programs. Direct comparability to Hoosier Uplands Hospice on hospice-specific service delivery, VA partnerships, and per-diem Medicare billing.

Broad incumbents

• Encompass Health: Major provider of post-acute care including inpatient rehabilitation hospitals and a home health and hospice segment (formerly Encompass Home Health). Comparable on home health and hospice service delivery while operating at much larger scale across broader care settings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance5 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Subsidiaries8 records

Funding overview

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