ABLE

What ABLE does

ABLE Inc. is a Minnesota-based 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 1979 (originally as Houston County Group Homes) that provides residential care and community-based living services to people with developmental disabilities in Southeast Minnesota. Operating from a headquarters at 1700 Lancer Boulevard in La Crescent and a secondary office in Caledonia, ABLE serves over 50 residents through two service modalities: 11 Medicaid Home and Community-Based Service (HCBS) waiver homes, where 4–5 residents live together with staff support, and 1 Intermediate Care Facility (ICF) in La Crescent offering apartment-style living for individuals requiring a higher level of care and supervision.

The organization's revenue model is dual-track. The primary revenue stream comes from Medicaid HCBS waivers and ICF funding for residential services to eligible individuals with developmental disabilities. A secondary stream consists of tax-deductible donations (501(c)(3), EIN 41-1346863) and proceeds from annual fundraising events such as Casino Night and Fun Night, used to fund equipment, outings, and service expansion. ABLE's go-to-market is community-led and relationship-driven: demand is met through direct outreach to families and guardians, county-level case management referrals, and grassroots awareness built over 45 years of local presence. The organization employs 137 staff with stated capacity to scale beyond 200 and operates with no parent company, governed by a volunteer Board of Directors.

Recent strategic activity centers on physical and operational expansion. In November 2023, ABLE opened Hickory House, a fully accessible single-story home designed for residents at all ages and stages of disability, representing the second phase of a plan to replace older, non-accessible homes. Lee Walraven was appointed Executive Director in 2023, bringing 14 years of nonprofit leadership experience. A waiting list for services indicates demand currently exceeds supply, and ABLE is actively scaling workforce capacity to address this gap. There is no disclosed revenue, the organization is not a technology company, and no AI/ML capabilities, patents, or product platforms were identified.

Name

ABLE

Legal name

ABLE Inc.

Website

https://able-inc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Short description

ABLE Inc. is a 45-year-old Minnesota-based 501(c)(3) non-profit that operates 11 HCBS waiver homes and 1 Intermediate Care Facility, serving over 50 people with developmental disabilities in Southeast Minnesota through Medicaid-funded residential services and community donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential Disability Care Services

NAICS

Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities (62321), Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities (623210), Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability, Mental Health, and Substance Abuse Facilities (6232), Other Residential Care Facilities (62399)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Specialized Assisted Living for Developmental/Intellectual Disabilities (Adult) (HLADABAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGACAG), Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGAEAG)

Keywords

• Residential disability care
• Developmental disability services
• Community-based housing
• Intermediate care facility
• HCBS waiver homes

Headquarters

HQ city

La Crescent

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Donations and Fundraising: ABLE accepts monetary donations which are tax-deductible (501c3 organization, EIN 41-1346863). Funds raised are used to purchase equipment, pay for outings and activities, and expand services.
2. Medicaid HCBS Waiver Services: ABLE operates 11 HCBS Waiver homes and one Intermediate Care Facility (ICF), which are funded through Medicaid Home and Community-Based Service waivers for people with developmental disabilities.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

ABLE is a non-profit that operates residential care services for people with developmental disabilities in Southeast Minnesota, delivering two main offerings: 11 Medicaid Home and Community-Based Service (HCBS) Waiver homes where four to five residents live together with staff support, and one Intermediate Care Facility (ICF) in La Crescent, MN with apartment-style housing for individuals needing higher levels of care, support, and supervision. Services span from periodic one-hour weekly visits to 24-hour daily support and emphasize dignity, independence, and community integration.

Product overview

ABLE is a non-profit organization providing residential care services to people with developmental disabilities in Southeast Minnesota. The organization offers two main service types: 11 HCBS (Home and Community-Based Service) Waiver Homes located throughout the community where 4-5 residents live together with staff support, and one Intermediate Care Facility (ICF) in La Crescent featuring apartment-style living with separate bedrooms and shared common areas for individuals requiring higher levels of care and supervision.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• HCBS Waiver Homes Medicaid Home and Community-Based Service (HCBS) waiver-funded residential homes for people with developmental disabilities in Southeast Minnesota. ABLE operates 11 such homes, in which four to five residents live together with on-site staff support, offering an alternative to institutional state care and supporting community integration.
• Intermediate Care Facility (ICF) Intermediate Care Facility in La Crescent, Minnesota, providing apartment-style living with separate bedrooms and shared living areas for individuals with developmental disabilities who require a greater level of care, support, and supervision than is provided in HCBS waiver homes.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 50 people with developmental disabilities supported in community homes and ICF
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Opportunity Partners: Minnesota-based nonprofit providing residential, day, and employment services to people with disabilities; directly comparable 501(c)(3) model serving a similar waiver-funded population.
• Hammer Residences: Nonprofit operating group homes and ICF services for individuals with developmental disabilities in Minnesota, with an overlapping service mix of residential and community-based supports.
• Living Well Disability Services: Minnesota 501(c)(3) providing customized residential and day services for people with disabilities, including HCBS waiver homes and ICF/DD programs — closely mirroring ABLE's operational model.
• REM Minnesota (Sevita): Operates HCBS waiver homes and ICF/DD programs across Minnesota, directly competing with ABLE for Medicaid-funded residential placements of adults with developmental disabilities.
• St. David's Center: Minnesota nonprofit providing residential, therapeutic, and educational services for children and adults with developmental disabilities; overlaps with ABLE's residential care delivery.

Broad incumbents

• Dungarvin Minnesota: National provider of residential and community supports for individuals with disabilities and behavioral health needs, including HCBS waiver services in Minnesota; broader portfolio but overlapping core service lines.
• BrightSpring Health Services: Large diversified provider of home and community-based services, including IDD residential supports; competes for the same Medicaid waiver dollars at greater scale and geographic reach.
• Merakey: National nonprofit behavioral health and IDD provider operating residential, day, and community services for people with developmental disabilities, similar acuity profile to ABLE's ICF and waiver homes.
• Sevita Health (The MENTOR Network): National operator of HCBS waiver homes, ICF/DD programs, and community-based supports for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities across many states.

Regional players

• Lifeworks Services: Minnesota-based nonprofit serving people with developmental disabilities primarily in the Twin Cities metro; comparable HCBS and residential model but operating in a different geographic market from ABLE.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/abrighterlivingexperience
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/able-inc
• Instagraminstagram.com/abrighterlivingexperience

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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