Independence of Portage County

What Independence of Portage County does

Independence of Portage County is a 501(C)(3) non-profit organization founded in January 1975 through the efforts of the Portage County Parent Council to serve adults with developmental disabilities in Portage County, Ohio. Headquartered in Ravenna, Ohio, the organization provides a comprehensive array of residential and support services to more than 100 individuals residing in the community, with service eligibility determined by a Service and Support Administrator at the Portage County Board of Developmental Disabilities.

The organization's service portfolio is organized across seven core offerings: six licensed Intermediate Care Facilities (ICFs) providing 24-hour residential care to 43 individuals across Ravenna and Kent, Ohio; Supported Living and Waiver Services delivering tailored in-home supports under Individual Option and Level One Waivers; CARF-accredited Community Employment Services delivered through the Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation and the Employment First program (job development, coaching, retention, and community-based assessments); P.E.A.C.E. (Paths to Enrichment, Activity, Creativity, and Enterprise), a day programming activity center established in 2005; Respite Services; certified non-medical Transportation Services; and Training Services covering medication administration, G-Tube, insulin, CPR/AED, first aid, and crisis intervention certification. An affiliated Independence Foundation provides charitable support.

Revenue is generated primarily through Medicaid-funded services under the Individual Option and Level One Waivers, supplemented by Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation contracts, the Employment First program, and self-pay arrangements. The go-to-market model is community-led: county board referrals drive eligibility and waiver authorization, while brand presence is built through the indport2.org website, a Facebook page, periodic newsletters, long-running community events (Balloon A-Fair, Midnight Madness), and affiliations with industry organizations including AAIDD, ANCOR, Ohio DODD, OPRA, and the Portage County Board of Developmental Disabilities. Distribution relies on direct service delivery through certified staff across six physical locations and a network of community employer partners for supported employment placements.

Name

Independence of Portage County

Legal name

Independence of Portage County Inc.

Website

https://indport2.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Independence of Portage County is a 501(C)(3) non-profit founded in 1975 serving 100+ adults with developmental disabilities in Portage County, Ohio. It operates six ICF group homes alongside supported living, community employment, day programming, and transportation services funded through Medicaid waivers.

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akta.pro rank

Product category

Developmental Disability Residential and Support Services

NAICS

Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities (62321), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (624310)

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 (BPAGAEAG), Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGACAG), Housing Transition & Supported Living Navigation (EDAKANAK)

Keywords

• Developmental disability services
• Intermediate care facilities
• Supported living services
• Vocational rehabilitation services
• Community employment support

Headquarters

HQ city

Ravenna

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Medicaid Funded Services: Independence generates revenue primarily through Medicaid-funded services, including Individual Option and Level One Waivers. Eligibility for services requires meeting level of care criteria to receive Medicaid funded services. Services are also available on a self-pay basis.
2. Vocational Rehabilitation Services: Community employment services provided through the Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation (BVR) and Employment First program, including job development, job coaching, and retention services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Independence of Portage County operates a person-centered, community-based human services platform for adults with developmental disabilities in Portage County, Ohio. Core offerings include six licensed Intermediate Care Facility (ICF) group homes with 24-hour residential care and nursing services, CARF-accredited Community Employment Services through the Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment First, Supported Living/Waiver Services in individualized home settings, P.E.A.C.E. day programming, respite, and certified non-medical transportation.

Product overview

Independence of Portage County is a non-profit organization established in 1975 offering a comprehensive array of residential and support services to adults with developmental disabilities. The organization operates a platform-plus-services model consisting of six Intermediate Care Facilities (ICFs) providing 24-hour residential care to 43 individuals, Supported Living/Waiver Services for individuals in their own homes, Community Living for independent living support, and Community Employment Services (CARF-accredited) through the Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation. The P.E.A.C.E. day programming center provides activity-based services with vocational focus, while Respite Services, Transportation, and Training Services provide ancillary support. The organization serves more than 100 individuals in Portage County, Ohio communities.

Differentiator

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Products and services

• Intermediate Care Facilities (ICFs) Group homes providing 24-hour residential care, training, and supervision for adults with developmental disabilities. Six licensed intermediate care facilities serve 43 individuals and are surveyed by the Ohio Department of Developmental Facilities and the Ohio Department of Health. Services include nursing, nutrition consultation, physician oversight, and therapy services.
• Supported Living / Waiver Services Tailored supports provided in an individual's chosen home, ranging from 24-hour to several hours per day. Services include homemaker/personal care, money management, medical care coordination, and socialization/community inclusion activities, delivered under Individual Option or Level One Waivers.
• Community Employment Services CARF-accredited employment support services for adults with developmental disabilities, including job development, job coaching, retention services, community-based assessments, employment skills training, and career exploration. Services are delivered through the Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation and the Employment First program.
• P.E.A.C.E. (Paths to Enrichment, Activity, Creativity, and Enterprise) Day programming activity center serving adults with developmental disabilities, promoting socialization, choice, confidence, and sensory experiences through art, vocation, and community involvement. Includes customized tracks for retirement-age individuals, individuals with high medical needs, and those preparing for community employment.
• Respite Services Short-term care provided in intermediate care homes, offering temporary relief for families and caregivers of individuals with developmental disabilities. Services are authorized through the County Board SSA under the waiver program or on a self-pay basis.
• Non-Medical Transportation Services Certified non-medical transportation for individuals with Individual Option or Level One Waiver, providing trips to and from day services or supported employment services.
• Training Services Staff training and certification programs including Medication Administration, G-Tube, Insulin, CPR/AED, First Aid, Background Checks, MUI/Client Rights, Blood Borne Pathogen, and Crisis Intervention Training.

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation (BVR)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2013CARF-accredited services provided through BVR as well as the Employment First program. Independence provides customized community employment supports including job development, coaching, retention services, and community-based assessments.
• Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTwice per year Independence hosts third year pharmacy students from NEOMED for 8-week rotations. Students review charts, correlate laboratory findings, meet clients, and learn about conditions causing disability. This partnership provides pharmaceutical care education from a unique perspective and reinforces inter-professional collaboration concepts.
• Employment First ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Employment First program enabling community employment services for individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Portage County Board of Developmental DisabilitiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerService and Support Administrator/Specialist at the local County Board determines eligibility for services. County Board SSA authorizes respite arrangements under waiver program. Core referral and authorization partner.
• County Board SSAcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCounty Board Service and Support Administrator authorizes respite services under the waiver program and handles self-pay arrangements.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Ability Beyond: Nonprofit serving individuals with disabilities through residential, vocational, and community-based programs. Comparable service portfolio and operating philosophy to Independence.
• Bittersweet Farms: Northwest Ohio nonprofit providing residential, vocational, and community-based services for adults with autism and developmental disabilities. Comparable ICF-style residential and day programming model in the same state.
• REM Ohio: Ohio-based provider of residential, supported living, day, and vocational services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Directly comparable waiver-funded service portfolio serving similar populations in Ohio.
• RHA Health Services: Multi-state provider of ICF-IID, supported living, vocational, and behavioral health services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Highly comparable operating model and service mix.
• Hattie Larlham: Ohio-based nonprofit serving children and adults with developmental disabilities through ICF group homes, day programs, and vocational services. Highly comparable operating model, geographic overlap, and similar service portfolio as Independence of Portage County.

Broad incumbents

• Sevita Health (formerly The Mentor Network): Large national provider of home and community-based services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Operates ICFs, supported living, and day programs at significant scale; competes for similar Medicaid waiver funding.
• Easterseals: Large national nonprofit providing disability services including residential, vocational, and community-based supports. Comparable service categories but at significantly greater scale and geographic breadth than Independence.
• BrightSpring Health Services: Public company providing home and community-based services including I/DD support, behavioral health, and pharmacy. Overlaps with Independence's residential, vocational, and waiver-funded service offerings but at far greater scale.
• United Cerebral Palsy (UCP): National nonprofit network providing residential, day, vocational, and in-home supports for individuals with cerebral palsy and other developmental disabilities. Overlapping service categories with national reach.

Regional players

• The Arc of Ohio: Ohio state chapter of The Arc, providing advocacy and direct services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Operates in the same state and serves overlapping DD populations with comparable waiver-funded services.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/independence-of-portage-county

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

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