Living Unlimited

What Living Unlimited does

Living Unlimited Inc. is a private, independent nonprofit organization founded in 1986 and headquartered in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The organization provides community-based services to individuals with cognitive and/or physical impairments — including those with traumatic brain injury, intellectual disabilities, learning disabilities, autism, and mental health conditions — across North, Northeast, West, and South Central Pennsylvania through seven office locations. Its core services span three integrated pillars: Vocational Rehabilitation (including the Vocational and Community Adjustment Program and customized employment placement), Music Therapy (delivered by Board Certified Music Therapists via in-person, online, adaptive lessons, and early childhood programs such as Heard Harmony), and Home and Community Habilitation (one-on-one independent living skills training). The organization also operates the Brain Injury Program under Pennsylvania's Head Injury Waiver, applying cognitive behavioral therapy with trauma-informed care principles and employing six Certified Brain Injury Specialists.

The underlying methodology is grounded in evidence-based clinical practice — music therapy interventions (songwriting, lyric analysis, improvisation, movement to music), cognitive behavioral approaches for brain injury, and customized employment strategies. Technology usage is limited to standard video conferencing platforms (Zoom, Doxy.me, Microsoft Teams) for virtual music therapy delivery and consumer streaming services for client engagement. All clinical staff hold bachelor's degrees with annual brain injury training requirements.

Living Unlimited generates revenue through a mix of managed services contracts (Pennsylvania Head Injury Waiver, Office of Vocational Rehabilitation, Wounded Warrior Program) and fee-for-service / professional services arrangements (Early Intervention county programs, community-based habilitation, Heard Harmony at $55 per child/caregiver, part-time music therapy at $21.10/hour). The go-to-market approach is community-led, relying on school transition meetings, healthcare provider referrals, school district partnerships, and word-of-mouth. Named customers are predominantly referral/placement partners (Wayne Memorial Hospital, school districts, Hershey Story Museum) rather than direct revenue sources. The organization became independent from Hershey Medical Center/Geisinger Health Systems in 2008 and has since expanded its regional footprint, most recently into Western Pennsylvania and the Wounded Warrior federal program.

Name

Living Unlimited

Legal name

Living Unlimited Inc.

Website

https://living-unlimitedinc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Living Unlimited Inc. is a Pennsylvania-based nonprofit founded in 1986 providing vocational rehabilitation, music therapy, home and community habilitation, and brain injury services to individuals with cognitive and physical disabilities across the Commonwealth through seven regional offices.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability Rehabilitation Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Nursing and Residential Care Facilities (623)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Neurological Rehabilitation Therapy In-Home (e.g., Stroke, Parkinson’s) (HSABADAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Housing Transition & Supported Living Navigation (EDAKANAK), Independent Living Community Ancillary Services (Dining/Transportation/Wellness Programs) (HLADAAAI)

Keywords

• Vocational rehabilitation services
• Music therapy services
• Brain injury rehabilitation
• Home community habilitation
• Disability support services

Headquarters

HQ city

Harrisburg

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Head Injury Waiver Services: Contracted services through the Pennsylvania Department of Health Head Injury Waiver program, which allows individuals with brain injuries to learn skills and abilities for increased inclusion and independence. Living Unlimited provides services as a contracted provider.
2. Vocational Rehabilitation Services: Services funded through the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR), including vocational evaluations, community-based work assessments, job development, placement, training and coaching. Funding may include employer reimbursement through On the Job training programs.
3. Wounded Warrior Program: Services to veterans through contracts with Neuro Rehab Management and Neuro Community Care under the Wounded Warrior Program.
4. Early Intervention Programs: Music Therapy services provided within Early Intervention programs in Pennsylvania counties (Dauphin, Cumberland, Perry, York and Adams), classified as a Special Instruction service.
5. Fee-for-Service Programs: Various community-based services including home and community habilitation, vocational support programming, and music therapy services provided to individuals with cognitive and/or physical impairments.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Living Unlimited Inc. is a Pennsylvania-based human services organization founded in 1986 that delivers community-based rehabilitation and habilitation services to individuals with cognitive and/or physical impairments. Core offerings include head injury / brain injury rehabilitation, home and community habilitation, vocational rehabilitation (including VCAP), and music therapy delivered in-person and online. Services are delivered through seven regional offices across Pennsylvania by Board Certified Music Therapists, Certified Brain Injury Specialists, and Rehabilitation Specialists.

Product overview

Living Unlimited is a human services organization founded in 1986 that provides a comprehensive suite of services for individuals with cognitive and physical disabilities. The organization operates as a unified service portfolio centered on three core pillars: Head Injury Services (including the Head Injury Waiver program), Vocational Rehabilitation (encompassing VCAP, job coaching, and placement), and Music Therapy (delivered in-person, online, and through adaptive lessons and Life Music programs). Additional offerings include Home and Community Habilitation for independent living skills, Heard Harmony for early childhood development, and Music and More at Home for family engagement. All services follow a client-centered approach, emphasizing personalized goals and holistic support across Pennsylvania communities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Head Injury Services Comprehensive brain injury rehabilitation program providing individualized cognitive behavioral therapy, life skills training, community integration, and vocational support for individuals with traumatic brain injuries, delivered through the Pennsylvania Head Injury Waiver program.
• Home and Community Habilitation One-on-one services assisting individuals with maximizing independence in their home and community through life skills training (meal planning, household maintenance, money management) and community integration activities (social outings, dining, shopping, volunteer work).
• Vocational Rehabilitation

Quantifiable outcome

• All seven participants graduated from the first year of Project SEARCH program at Wayne Memorial Hospital
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Wayne Memorial HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Living Unlimited was chosen as an approved Community Provider to be part of the Project SEARCH program at Wayne Memorial Hospital in Honesdale, Pennsylvania. The partnership provides real-life work experience combined with training in employability and independent-living skills for individuals with developmental disabilities. The program concluded its first year with seven participants graduating.
• Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018OVR is a key funding source and strategic partner for vocational rehabilitation services. Living Unlimited provides Work Based Learning Experiences (WBLE) and other services funded through OVR. Employers may be reimbursed by OVR through their On the Job training program.
• Wayne County Behavioral and Developmental ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the Project SEARCH program at Wayne Memorial Hospital, working collaboratively to provide support to individuals with developmental disabilities in Wayne County.
• Wayne Highlands School DistrictminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Project SEARCH program for student transition services, providing educational support and career exploration opportunities.
• Wallenpaupack School DistrictminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Project SEARCH program for student transition services, providing educational support and career exploration opportunities.
• Western Wayne School DistrictminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Project SEARCH program for student transition services, providing educational support and career exploration opportunities.
• Neuro Rehab Management and Neuro Community CarecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLiving Unlimited recently contracted with these organizations to provide brain injury services to veterans through the Wounded Warrior Program.
• Hershey Corporation (Hershey Story Museum)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThrough customized employment, Living Unlimited placed an individual with disabilities as a tour guide at Hershey Story Museum. The employer created a carved position matching the individual's vocational themes and skills.
• Pennsylvania Department of HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThrough contract with the Department of Health, Living Unlimited is a provider for the Head Injury Waiver, which allows individuals with brain injuries to learn skills and abilities for increased inclusion and independence.
• Project SEARCH (Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProject SEARCH was originally developed at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center in 1996 and has grown to an international network. Living Unlimited is an approved Community Provider implementing this employment program.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Sevita (formerly The MENTOR Network): National leader in home and community-based services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including brain injury and behavioral health. Much larger scale but directly comparable service offerings.
• Bayada Home Health Care: Large national home health and personal care services provider with adult and pediatric disability programs. Comparable in-home habilitation and rehabilitation services but broader across medical and personal care.
• The Arc: National disability advocacy and services organization with affiliated state and local chapters providing vocational, residential, and community-based supports. Comparable mission and intellectual/developmental disability focus.
• Help at Home: Large national personal care and home and community-based services provider serving individuals with disabilities and elderly populations. Comparable in-home habilitation model at much larger scale.
• BrightSpring Health Services: Diversified home and community-based health services provider including home health, hospice, and behavioral health. Overlapping service model with PA-relevant operations and government payer exposure.

Regional players

• Community Services Group (CSG): Pennsylvania-based provider of intellectual disability, behavioral health, and vocational rehabilitation services. Directly comparable in PA service area and waiver programs.

Direct peers

• Resources for Human Development (RHD): Pennsylvania-based human services nonprofit operating programs for individuals with intellectual disabilities, behavioral health, and brain injury across multiple states. Overlapping service lines including home and community habilitation and vocational services.
• Penn-Mar Human Services: Pennsylvania-based nonprofit providing residential, vocational, and community-based services for individuals with disabilities and behavioral health needs. Comparable service portfolio, waiver funding, and geographic footprint.
• The Chimes: Mid-Atlantic nonprofit providing employment, residential, and community-based services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Similar service stack and government waiver funding model.
• Merakey: Large Pennsylvania-headquartered provider of home and community-based services, vocational rehabilitation, and behavioral health for individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities and brain injuries. Direct competitor in PA with overlapping waiver-funded programs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/livingunlimitedinc

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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