Putnam County Aging Program

What Putnam County Aging Program does

Putnam County Aging Program, Inc. is a nonprofit organization founded in 1975 that provides a coordinated portfolio of senior and disabled adult services across Putnam and Fayette counties in central West Virginia. The organization operates six fixed-location senior centers (Buffalo, John Henson in Hurricane, Hometown, and Winfield in Putnam County; Meadow Bridge, Oak Hill, and Smithers in Fayette County), supplemented by in-home care delivery, Meals on Wheels home-delivered meals, medical and non-medical transportation, donated medical equipment distribution, wellness programs including Tai Chi and exercise classes, and community events. Core product lines include Homecare Services (Medicaid Personal Care, Medicaid Aged and Disabled Waiver, Private Pay, Alzheimer's Respite FAIR program, Lighthouse sliding-scale program, and Title IIIB Homemaker services), Nutrition Programs, Transportation Services, and Senior Center Operations, all delivered through a 101-250 person workforce that includes RNs, case managers, caregivers, nutrition staff, transportation dispatchers, and administrative leadership under Executive Director Jenni Sutherland, LSW.

The business model relies primarily on government funding streams — Medicaid waivers, Older Americans Act Title IIIB, and West Virginia Bureau of Senior Services grants (Lighthouse and FAIR programs) — supplemented by charitable donations processed through PayPal and an online payment portal, optional client contributions for meal programs, and a private-pay option for in-home care not eligible under government programs. Meals and government-funded services are provided at no cost to eligible individuals; the Lighthouse program operates on a sliding fee scale based on income, and the FAIR Alzheimer's Respite program follows a state cost share schedule. The organization is a member of Meals on Wheels America and complies with ADA and Title VI civil rights requirements. Go-to-market is community-led, relying on senior centers as physical hubs, word-of-mouth referrals, partnerships with healthcare providers, individual Facebook pages for each location, and direct outreach via phone, walk-in inquiries, and online contact forms.

The organization does not operate any proprietary technology platforms or AI/ML systems; service delivery is fundamentally labor-intensive, executed through in-person interactions at senior centers, in-home caregiver visits, and dispatch-managed transportation. It is governed by a Board of Directors with quarterly meetings and is incorporated in West Virginia as a 501(c)-style private nonprofit without external investors, parent company, or disclosed funding rounds.

Name

Putnam County Aging Program

Legal name

Putnam County Aging Program, Inc.

Website

https://putnamaging.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Putnam County Aging Program is a West Virginia nonprofit founded in 1975 that delivers homecare, Meals on Wheels, transportation, and six senior centers to aged and disabled residents across Putnam and Fayette counties, funded primarily by Medicaid, Older Americans Act grants, and donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Senior Care and Aging Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Elder Services & Aging Support (BPAGAEAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Senior Social Clubs & Community-Based Day Programs (Non-Clinical) (HSABANAK), Meals, Nutrition & Congregate Dining Day Programs (HSABANAM), Caregiver Support & Education Programs (Center-Based) (HSABANAN), Memory Care Adult Day Programs (Dementia/Alzheimer’s) (HSABANAC), Social Adult Day Care (Non-Medical Senior Day Programs) (HLADAIAB)

Keywords

• Senior care services
• In-home personal care
• Congregate meal programs
• Medical transportation services
• Aging services nonprofit

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint Albans

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Government Funding: Primary revenue from government programs including Medicaid (Personal Care, Aged and Disabled Waiver), Older Americans Act funding, and West Virginia Bureau of Senior Services grants (Lighthouse program, FAIR program).
2. Donations: Accepts charitable donations from community members to support programs and services. Donations processed through PayPal and online payment portal.
3. Private Pay Services: Offers private pay options for in-home care services for individuals not eligible for government programs. Sliding scale fees based on income for Lighthouse program.
4. Client Contributions: Meals are provided at no cost but small donations are appreciated from senior center meal program participants.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Putnam County Aging Program is a West Virginia nonprofit that provides in-home personal care, senior center programming, Meals on Wheels and congregate meals, medical and non-medical transportation, wellness activities, donated medical equipment, and caregiver support to seniors and disabled residents of Putnam and Fayette counties. Services are delivered through six senior center locations, in-home caregiver visits, and home-delivered meals, funded primarily through government programs, sliding-scale private pay, and community donations.

Product overview

Putnam County Aging Program is a nonprofit organization offering a comprehensive portfolio of senior care services across central West Virginia. The organization operates as a multi-service platform comprising Homecare Services (including Medicaid programs, Alzheimer's Respite, Lighthouse, and Homemaker services), Nutrition Programs (Meals on Wheels and senior center meals), Transportation Services (medical and non-medical), Medical Equipment and Supplies, Senior Center Operations (six centers in Putnam and Fayette counties), Wellness Programs (including Tai Chi and exercise classes), Community Events, and Resources/Referrals. These services work together to enable seniors and disabled individuals to live independently and safely in their homes while receiving necessary support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Homecare Services
• Nutrition Programs
• Transportation Services
• Medical Equipment and Supplies
• Senior Center Operations
• Wellness Programs
• Resources and Referrals
• Community Events

Quantifiable outcome

• Meals provided at no cost to seniors at senior centers and through Meals on Wheels program
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Meals on Wheels AmericacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPutnam County Aging Program is a proud member of Meals on Wheels America, the national organization supporting home-delivered meal programs. This membership provides access to national resources, best practices, and recognition for the organization's Meals on Wheels program serving homebound seniors.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Right at Home: A national in-home care and assistance franchise serving seniors and adults with disabilities. Comparable to Putnam's homecare offerings (personal care, ADL assistance, companionship), but operates as a larger for-profit franchise system rather than a county-based nonprofit.
• LHC Group: A national home health and hospice provider offering skilled nursing, therapy, and personal care services across a wide footprint. Comparable to Putnam on the home health/home care dimension, though LHC Group emphasizes clinical/skilled services that Putnam primarily delivers through partnerships and referrals.
• Visiting Angels: A national franchise providing non-medical in-home senior care including personal care, meal preparation, and companionship. Directly comparable to Putnam's in-home caregiving services, but with broader geographic reach and a primarily private-pay model.
• Amedisys: A large publicly-traded home health, hospice, and personal care provider. Overlaps with Putnam's homecare and Medicaid waiver service lines, but operates at significantly larger scale with a clinical/nursing focus rather than community-based nonprofit model.
• Senior Helpers: A national franchise providing in-home personal care, Alzheimer's and dementia care, and companion services to seniors. Comparable on the in-home care service line Putnam County Aging Program offers, but operates as a for-profit franchise rather than a nonprofit with government contracts.
• Brookdale Senior Living: The largest U.S. senior living operator, providing assisted living, memory care, and senior community programs. Comparable on serving the elderly population, but operates residential facilities rather than Putnam's home- and community-based service model.
• Comfort Keepers: A national franchise network providing in-home care, personal care, and companionship services for seniors. Overlaps directly with Putnam's homecare and Medicaid Personal Care service lines, but as a private-pay focused incumbent rather than a Medicaid/grant-based nonprofit.

Others

• West Virginia Bureau of Senior Services: The state agency that administers the Lighthouse and FAIR programs Putnam County Aging Program delivers under contract. Not a direct competitor; functions as a funder/regulator relationship that is central to Putnam's revenue and compliance posture.
• Meals on Wheels America: The national umbrella organization of which Putnam County Aging Program is a member. Not a competitor but a strategic partner providing national resources, branding, and best practices for Putnam's Meals on Wheels program.

Direct peers

• Appalachian Area Agency on Aging: A West Virginia-based Area Agency on Aging that provides a comparable portfolio of in-home care, congregate and home-delivered meals, transportation, and caregiver support to seniors across multiple counties. Directly comparable nonprofit peer operating under the same federal/state aging network structure as Putnam County Aging Program.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/PutnamAgingProgram
• Xx.com/PutnamAging

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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