Creative Connections

What Creative Connections does

Creative Connections, LLC is a Cincinnati, Ohio–based, privately held provider of home and community-based services (HCBS) for individuals with developmental disabilities, founded in 2013 by Tamie Peel. The Company is licensed by the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD) and operates exclusively in Southwest Ohio, delivering four integrated service lines: Community Living (in-home personal care by Direct Support Professionals covering medication management, hygiene, meals, and transportation), Shared Living (long-term family-style placements with vetted providers, including respite), Adult Day Services (person-centered non-residential day programming), and Supported Employment (job placement, skills training, coaching, and retention). Leadership comprises CEO Tamie Peel, COO/CFO Rebecca Guthrie, and Executive Director Jason Thoroughman, supported by a small (11–50 employee) multidisciplinary team including an RN (Elizabeth Dewar), a Director of IT (Jonathan Peel), program directors per service line, and an internal compliance lead (Brandy Ashley).

The Company's product surface is fundamentally human-delivered rather than technology-enabled; the only disclosed technology asset is 'Anywhere,' an internal employee portal used for login and shift/profile management. There are no disclosed APIs, integrations, mobile apps, AI features, or proprietary care platforms.

Revenue is generated exclusively via government-funded reimbursement for services delivered: individuals and families cannot purchase services directly and are instead routed through local County Boards of Developmental Disabilities, which credential the Company and authorize Medicaid-waiver-funded care. Compensation for DSPs starts at $18.00/hour (regular hours) and $13.50/hour (sleep/OSOC hours), with full-time benefits including medical/dental/vision, 401(k) with match, PTO, and holiday premiums. The business model is therefore a regional, license-gated, single-payer (Ohio Medicaid through County Boards) services operation with limited geographic diversification and no disclosed fundraising or M&A activity.

Name

Creative Connections

Legal name

Creative Connections, LLC

Website

https://creativeconnectionsllc.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Creative Connections is a Cincinnati-based, Ohio DODD–licensed provider of home and community-based services (Community Living, Shared Living, Adult Day Services, Supported Employment) for individuals with developmental disabilities in Southwest Ohio, funded via Medicaid waiver reimbursement through County Boards.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Developmental Disability Care Services

NAICS

Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities (62321), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (6243), Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Services-Home Health Care Services (8082), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Housing Transition & Supported Living Navigation (EDAKANAK), Post-Secondary Transition Planning & Coordination (EDAKANAA)

Keywords

• Developmental disability services
• Community living support
• Supported employment services
• Adult day programs
• Shared living care

Headquarters

HQ city

Cincinnati

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Disability Support Services Revenue: Creative Connections generates revenue by providing paid care and support services to individuals with developmental disabilities. Services include Community Living, Shared Living, Adult Day Services, and Supported Employment. The company is licensed by Ohio DODD (Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities) and operates in partnership with County Boards of Developmental Disabilities in Southwest Ohio. Revenue is derived from government-funded service contracts and reimbursement for care provided.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Creative Connections provides paid personal care and support services to individuals with developmental disabilities in Southwest Ohio. Its offerings are organized into four core service lines: Community Living Services (in-home personal care), Shared Living Services (family-oriented residential care), Adult Day Services (non-residential day programming), and Supported Employment Services (job placement, skills training, and job coaching). All services are licensed by the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities and delivered by Direct Support Professionals and Shared Living Providers.

Product overview

Creative Connections offers a coordinated suite of developmental disability support services, primarily delivered through four core service lines: Community Living Services, Shared Living Services, Adult Day Services, and Supported Employment Services. The company also maintains an internal employee/caregiver portal called 'Anywhere' for login access to company systems. Services are licensed by Ohio DODD and focused on serving Southwest Ohio.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Community Living Services Fully-customized personal care and support services for people with developmental disabilities living in their own homes across Southwest Ohio. Direct Support Professional Caregivers assist with daily routines, including management of medications and medical appointments.
• Shared Living Services Personal care and support services creating a family-oriented environment for individuals living in a Shared Living Provider's home, including respite services for temporary arrangements. Shared Living Providers make long-term commitments to sharing a home and helping with daily routines, forming lifelong family-style relationships.
• Adult Day Services Person-centered, non-residential day services designed to help people with developmental disabilities build connections with others and in their communities.
• Supported Employment Services Fully-customized employment planning and support for people with developmental disabilities, including job placement, learning job skills, job coaching, and retention services.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 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.

• Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (Ohio DODD)coreOthersCreative Connections is licensed by the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities, which serves as the primary regulatory oversight body for disability services in Ohio. This licensing relationship is fundamental to the company's ability to operate and provide services.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights2 records

Direct peers

• Dungarvin: National provider of residential, day, and supported employment services for people with developmental disabilities. Operates a similar multi-line service model across multiple states.
• ResCare Community Living (now part of Sevita): National provider of residential, day, and employment supports for people with I/DD. Operates throughout Ohio and competes for County Board contracts.
• Benchmark Human Services: National nonprofit providing residential, day, employment, and behavioral services for individuals with I/DD. Comparable service mix and shared-living model to Creative Connections.
• ViaQuest: Ohio-based provider of home and community-based services for people with developmental disabilities, including supported living, day programs, and supported employment. Headquartered in Ohio, directly comparable service model.
• RHA Health Services: Multi-state provider of I/DD and behavioral health services, including residential, day, and employment supports. Operates in Ohio and competes for the same County Board referrals.

Regional players

• CareStar: Ohio-based case management and home and community-based services organization serving individuals with developmental disabilities across multiple Ohio counties.
• Echoing Hills: Ohio-based provider serving individuals with developmental disabilities through residential, day services, and supported employment programs. Direct geographic overlap with Creative Connections' Southwest Ohio footprint.

Emerging players

• Lifeworks Services: Provider of residential, day, and employment services for individuals with developmental disabilities. Similar integrated service model though primarily serving Minnesota rather than Ohio.

Broad incumbents

• BrightSpring Health Services: Large publicly traded provider of home and community-based services, including I/DD, behavioral health, and pharmacy. Operates across many states including Ohio and is actively consolidating regional DD providers like Creative Connections.
• Sevita Health (formerly The MENTOR Network): National operator of home and community-based services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Provides shared living, day services, and supported employment analogous to Creative Connections' four service lines.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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