The Boston Home

What The Boston Home does

The Boston Home is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1881 in Boston, Massachusetts, that operates a specialized long-term residential care facility for adults with advanced multiple sclerosis and other progressive neurological disorders. Its Dorchester Avenue campus includes the original 1927 brick building (with a 2025 Yawkey-funded roof replacement), an on-site Wheelchair Enhancement Center, and the 36-unit Harmon Apartments accessible housing community opened in May 2019. The organization employs over 200 staff across clinical, therapeutic, operational, and support functions, including Certified Multiple Sclerosis Specialists and certified wound care nurses.

Its core care model is augmented by an integrated stack of on-site service modules: a Rehabilitation Program offering physical, occupational, and speech therapy (including VitalStim neuromuscular electrical stimulation), the B.Fit! day wellness program (with virtual participation available nationwide since 2020), a Spirituality & Wellness program, and a 365-day activities program. The Boston Home Institute, a wholly-owned subsidiary, advances clinical research including the CASA-MS neuroimaging study with University at Buffalo and respiratory exercise research with University of Michigan-Flint. The Wheelchair Enhancement Center provides wheelchair customization, power-chair programming, and mobile device mounts. Adjacent services include a biweekly Spasticity Clinic run by Braintree Rehabilitation Hospital and a partnership-based eye care program with New England Eye Care.

The Boston Home's revenue model blends charitable contributions (individual donations, recurring gifts, planned giving and bequests, including the David W. Hatch Endowment Fund), foundation and corporate grants (Yawkey Foundation, AstraZeneca ACT on Health Equity), third-party fundraising events (Oldtime Baseball Game, Gail's Girls Witches Walk), and resident care services revenue. Distribution is primarily direct via admissions outreach, with national reach through B.Fit! virtual participation and assistive technology research collaborations with MIT CSAIL, Boston University, Northeastern University, Tufts, Emerson, and Google Project Euphonia. The organization holds Center of Excellence designation from the National Multiple Sclerosis Society and a Platinum Seal of Transparency from Candid.

Name

The Boston Home

Legal name

The Boston Home

Website

https://thebostonhome.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1881

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

The Boston Home is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1881 providing specialized long-term residential care for adults with advanced multiple sclerosis and progressive neurological disorders. Services include B.Fit! day wellness, rehabilitation, wheelchair enhancement, and accessible housing.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Long-term neurological care and rehabilitation services

NAICS

Other Residential Care Facilities (623990), Home Health Care Services (62161), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Parkinson’s & Movement-Disorder Personal Care Support (HSABABAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Specialized Adult Day Programs (Parkinson’s, Stroke, MS, etc.) (HSABANAE), Neurological Rehabilitation Therapy In-Home (e.g., Stroke, Parkinson’s) (HSABADAE)

Keywords

• Long-term residential care
• Multiple sclerosis care
• Neurological rehabilitation services
• Wheelchair enhancement services
• Accessible supportive housing

Headquarters

HQ city

Boston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Individual donors contribute through one-time gifts, recurring donations, and major gifts. The organization offers various giving options including online donations, checks, stock transfers, and ACH/wire transfers.
2. Foundation and Corporate Grants: Funding from foundations including Yawkey Foundation, AstraZeneca ACT on Health Equity, and corporate partners. Grant support for programs, capital improvements, and operational costs.
3. Planned Giving and Bequests: Legacy society members support through bequests, charitable IRA rollovers, life insurance gifts, and retirement plan assets. David W. Hatch Endowment Fund established by family.
4. Third-Party Event Fundraising: Community-organized events benefit The Boston Home including golf tournaments, Gail's Girls Witches Walk (raised over $100,000 since 2018), Facebook birthday fundraisers, and Giving Tuesday campaigns.
5. Resident Care Services Revenue: Long-term residential care and outpatient services for adults with advanced MS and neurological disorders. Admissions process for qualified applicants including wheelchair-dependent individuals with progressive neurological disease diagnoses.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels12 records

Core offering

The Boston Home provides specialized long-term residential care, rehabilitation, and supportive services for adults with advanced multiple sclerosis and other progressive neurological disorders at its Boston campus. Services include 24/7 clinical care, on-site rehabilitation (physical, occupational, speech therapy), wheelchair customization through the Wheelchair Enhancement Center, the B.Fit! day wellness program, accessible housing via Harmon Apartments, and applied research through The Boston Home Institute.

Product overview

The Boston Home operates as a single unified care offering—specialized long-term residential care for adults with advanced multiple sclerosis and other progressive neurological disorders—augmented by multiple integrated service modules. The core residential program provides 24/7 clinical care, nursing, and supportive services. Adjacent programs include the B.Fit! wellness day program, an on-site Rehabilitation Program with physical/occupational/speech therapy, the Wheelchair Enhancement Center for equipment customization, a Spirituality & Wellness Program, and an Activities Program. The Boston Home Institute conducts research and education, while Harmon Apartments (a separate property) provides independent accessible housing. All programs work together to address the medical, physical, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of residents.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• The Boston Home Long-Term Residential Care A specialized residential facility providing long-term care for adults (age 21+) with advanced multiple sclerosis and other progressive neurological disorders. Offers 24/7 clinical care, nursing, rehabilitation, social work, spirituality support, and life-enriching activities in a home-like environment at the 2049 Dorchester Avenue campus.
• B.Fit! Wellness Day Program Day wellness program serving individuals with MS and other progressive neurological diseases, offering exercise, nutrition counseling, cognitive strategy training, health education, and community engagement up to four days per week. Available in-person at the Boston campus and virtually nationwide.
• Rehabilitation Program Comprehensive on-site rehabilitation services including physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, wheelchair and seating assessment, VitalStim neuromuscular electrical stimulation for dysphagia, and augmentative communication device assessments, available to residents and community-based individuals with MS.
• Wheelchair Enhancement Center On-site wheelchair customization and repair services providing modifications, seating components, tablet/phone mounts, power wheelchair programming, and training for individuals, families, and organizations.
• Spirituality & Wellness Program Non-denominational spirituality and wellness support including relaxation, meditation, Compassionate Touch, Reiki, religious services (Catholic Mass, Protestant services, Shabbat), and end-of-life rituals for residents.
• Activities Program Daily life-enhancing activities planned 365 days a year including watercolor classes, gardening, yoga, card games, themed meals, birthday parties, and holiday celebrations for residents.
• The Boston Home Institute An education, research, and partnership institute focused on advancing care for people with advanced multiple sclerosis through clinical coordination, applied research (e.g., CASA-MS study with University at Buffalo BNAC, respiratory exercise study with University of Michigan-Flint), and educational outreach.
• Harmon Apartments Independent, accessible, mixed-income apartment community serving adults with physical disabilities including progressive degenerative conditions, located on The Boston Home campus with integrated technology and supportive services.

Quantifiable outcome

• Significant improvement in physical functioning and mental health using standardized tests among B.Fit! participants
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

28 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• University at Buffalo Neuroimaging Analysis Center (BNAC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Groundbreaking CASA-MS research study partnership addressing lack of research on severely affected MS. Dr. Robert Zivadinov leads study matching TBH residents with less severely affected MS patients. Phase 1 complete with published findings.
• University of Buffalo, Buffalo Neuroimaging Analysis CentercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Continued partnership for neuroimaging research on severe MS. Larry Montani serves as Chair of BNAC Advisory Council.
• University of Michigan-FlintcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016Research partnership studying impact of respiratory exercise using Threshold Inspiratory Muscle Trainer for people with advanced MS. Dr. Min Huang led study showing significant improvement in respiratory muscle strength.
• Bay State College Physical Therapy Assistant ProgramminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016Clinical training partnership since 2016 for physical therapy assistant students.
• Tufts University Occupational Therapy ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014Clinical training partnership since 2014 for occupational therapy student education.
• Northeastern University Communications Analysis and Design LaboratorycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2013Research partnership since 2013 for communications and assistive technology design research.
• Northeastern University PhD Program in Health InformaticscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2013Research partnership since 2013 for health informatics doctoral research.
• Boston University Department of Computer SciencecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2011Research partnership since 2007 for assistive technology development and computer accessibility research benefiting TBH residents.
• Emerson College Department of Communication Sciences and DisorderscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2011Clinical training partnership since 2011 for speech-language pathology student education.
• Blue Hills Regional Technical School Health Occupations ProgramminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2011Clinical training partnership since 2011 for health occupations students.
• Boston University Rehabilitation Program in Occupational TherapycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2009Clinical training partnership since 2009 for occupational therapy student education.
• Braintree Hill Community College Associate Degree Program in NursingminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2007Clinical training partnership since 2007 for nursing associate degree students.
• Northeastern University School of NursingcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2004Clinical training partnership since 2004 for nursing student education and training.
• UMass Boston College of Nursing and Health SciencecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2002Clinical training partnership since 2002 providing internships and learning opportunities for nursing students.
• Braintree Rehabilitation HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with physiatrist Dr. Stephen F. Koelbel who established and runs the Spasticity Clinic biweekly at The Boston Home. Provides specialized rehabilitation medicine consultation and services for residents.
• MIT Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership since Fall 2011 for development of assistive technologies benefiting TBH residents and broader disabled community. Participated in innovative Principles and Practice of Assistive Technology course.
• New England Eye CareminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEye care services partnership providing optometry services to residents.
• Rola LanguagesminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLanguage education partnership providing on-site continuing education including English language learning, computer skills, and Hi-SET classes for staff.
• Massachusetts Senior Care FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStaff training partner that funded Oasis curriculum training for all staff members to promote resident-centered care and antipsychotic reduction initiative.
• National Multiple Sclerosis Society Greater New England ChaptercoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCollaborative funding partner for B.Fit! wellness program. Provides grants and sponsorship for life enhancing programs for MS patients. Also provides referral connections for prospective residents.
• Biogen IdecminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate volunteer partner that participated in first international Care Deeply Volunteer Day with nearly 1,100 employees company-wide.
• EMD SeronominorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate volunteer partner with employees participating in volunteer activities at The Boston Home.
• Blue Cross Blue Shield MAminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner with annual Service Day including adaptive sports and recreation events for residents. Dr. Sandhya Rao, Chief Medical Officer, participated as volunteer.
• BC HighminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSchool volunteer partner regularly sending student volunteers.
• Milton AcademyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSchool volunteer partner regularly sending student volunteers.
• Affirmative InvestmentscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDevelopment partner for Harmon Apartments project. Teamed with TBH to create 36-unit accessible housing development opened in 2019.
• Fratelli's Pastry ShopminorGTM or Marketing PartnerIn-kind donor providing pastries and treats several times yearly for residents. Pino, co-founder, is a current TBH resident.
• Gail's GirlsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity fundraising group from Marshfield, MA that has raised over $100,000 since 2018 through annual Witches Walk fundraiser to support TBH life enhancing programs.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Spaulding Rehabilitation Network: Boston-area nonprofit rehabilitation network affiliated with Mass General Brigham, providing inpatient and outpatient services for neurological conditions. Regional peer with overlapping rehabilitation services and wheelchair/seating assessment capabilities.
• National Multiple Sclerosis Society: National nonprofit that designated TBH a Center of Excellence and funds B.Fit! through its Greater New England Chapter. Not a direct service peer but the dominant national organization influencing referral pipelines, research funding, and standards for advanced MS care.
• Shirley Ryan AbilityLab: Chicago-based research hospital specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation for complex neurological conditions including MS. Broader scope than TBH but overlapping in advanced neurological care, research, and rehabilitation therapy offerings.
• Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation: New Jersey-based rehabilitation network serving patients with neurological conditions including MS, brain injury, and stroke. Comparable outpatient rehabilitation and therapy model but broader specialty mix and larger scale than TBH.

Direct peers

• Inglis: Philadelphia-based nonprofit providing long-term care, accessible housing, and disability support services including for adults with MS and progressive neurological conditions. Closely comparable operating model combining residential care, independent accessible housing, and assistive technology services.
• Craig Hospital: Englewood, Colorado-based nonprofit specialty rehabilitation hospital focused on spinal cord and brain injury, including MS-related disability. Comparable specialty nonprofit model with research institute, outpatient services, and recognized national center designation similar to TBH.
• Shepherd Center: Atlanta-based nonprofit specialty hospital and rehabilitation center for spinal cord injury, brain injury, MS, and neuromuscular disorders. Directly comparable as a nonprofit specialty care provider serving the advanced MS and progressive neurological disorder population with research and long-term care programs.
• Can Do MS: National nonprofit delivering wellness, exercise, and lifestyle programs for people with MS and their families. Directly comparable to TBH's B.Fit! wellness program in target population and outcome focus, though delivery model is program-based rather than residential.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles28 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

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