DIETERT CENTER

What DIETERT CENTER does

The Dietert Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit senior services organization founded in 1969 and headquartered in Kerrville, Texas, in the Texas Hill Country. It operates a community senior center serving Kerr County residents, delivering congregate dining (12,000+ hot lunches annually), Meals on Wheels home-delivered meals to approximately 300 homebound seniors daily, social and educational programming (100+ classes annually), transportation, and personal emergency response services through PAL (Personal Alert Link) devices. Ancillary programs include the Take 5 Club membership offering, Pet Partners therapy animal visits, AARP Tax Aide, and Defensive Driving courses, with the Center coordinating with regional collaborators such as the Hill Country Senior Resource Group.

The Center has no proprietary technology platform; service delivery is built around a physical facility in Kerrville supplemented by home-delivery routes and volunteer-driven programming. The organization is funded through a diversified nonprofit revenue model rather than commercial pricing: individual donations, membership fees, program fees, vehicle donations, planned giving, and grants. It operates with a small staff of approximately 10 employees. The Center sustained material flood damage to its facility on July 4, 2024, and returned to full operational capacity in January 2026, an event that has shaped the recent strategic emphasis on partnership building, programmatic expansion, and recovery-driven fundraising.

Name

DIETERT CENTER

Legal name

Dietert Center

Website

https://dietertcenter.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Dietert Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit senior center in Kerrville, Texas, providing congregate dining, Meals on Wheels delivery to ~300 homebound seniors daily, educational programming, transportation, and personal emergency response services to Kerr County residents.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Senior Services (Nonprofit Community Services)

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Community Food Services (62421)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHLADAIAJ

Community-Based Senior Centers with Adult Day Services

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Elder Care & Long-Term Care/Adult Day Health Care & Senior Day Care

SECONDARYHSABANAM

Meals, Nutrition & Congregate Dining Day Programs

Home & Personal Services/Elder Care & In-Home Care Services/Adult Day Care & Senior Day Programs

SECONDARYHSABANAK

Senior Social Clubs & Community-Based Day Programs (Non-Clinical)

Home & Personal Services/Elder Care & In-Home Care Services/Adult Day Care & Senior Day Programs

SECONDARYHSABAOAG

Social, Community & Senior Center Outings Transport

Home & Personal Services/Elder Care & In-Home Care Services/Senior Transportation & Escort Services

Keywords

• Senior services
• Meals on wheels
• Adult day respite
• Emergency response systems
• Community nonprofit

Headquarters

HQ city

Kerrville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Tax-deductible donations from individuals, businesses, and foundations supporting the Greatest Need Fund and specific programs including Meals On Wheels, Medical Equipment Lending, Take 5 Club, and facility maintenance.
2. Membership Fees: Annual membership at $35, bi-annual membership at $25, or monthly Claim It membership at $35 providing discounts on classes and activities.
3. Program Fees: Fees charged for specific services including dining room meals ($5 suggested donation for 60+, $10 for under 60), Take 5 Club day respite ($40 per day), PAL emergency response units ($34-$49 plus activation fee), and frozen meals ($4 each).
4. Vehicle Donations: Vehicle donations administered through partnership with Charitable Adult Rides & Services (CARS), another 501(c)(3) organization.
5. Planned Giving and Legacy Gifts: Bequests, estate plans, beneficiary designations for savings accounts, IRAs, 401(k) retirement plans, and life insurance policies.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Dietert Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit senior services organization delivering Meals on Wheels home delivery to ~300 homebound seniors daily, congregate dining at the Friendship Cafe, 100+ Club Ed classes, dementia day respite through the Take 5 Club, free Medical Equipment Lending, Five Diamond Certified PAL personal emergency response devices, caregiver and community education, and travel coordination. Funding comes from donations, program fees, memberships, and grants, with services delivered at the Kerrville center and across Kerr County, Texas.

Product overview

DIETERT CENTER is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1969 in Kerrville, Texas, offering a comprehensive portfolio of senior services. The core programs include Meals on Wheels (delivering nutritious meals to 300 homebound seniors daily), Club Ed (100+ educational classes and activities), Personal Alert Link/PAL (Five Diamond Certified 24/7 emergency response systems), Medical Equipment Lending (free equipment loans), Take 5 Club (dementia day respite care), Dementia Care Advocates (caregiver support and education), the Dining Room (Friendship Cafe congregate meals), Dietert Travel (trip coordination), Community Services (independent living support including Handy Helper handyman service and reassurance calls), and Meals on Wheels Pet Partners (pet food and veterinary assistance). These services work together to support seniors' health, independence, and quality of life through nutrition, safety, education, social connection, and caregiver respite.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Meals on Wheels Home-delivered meal service providing nutritious lunches to approximately 300 homebound Kerr County seniors every weekday, delivered by friendly volunteers who also provide human connection.
• Dining Room (Friendship Cafe) Congregate dining service serving hot lunches Monday through Friday at 11:30am-12:30pm with an entrée, sides, bread, dessert, and beverage, plus diabetic dessert options, offered to seniors 60+ and the broader community.
• Club Ed Community education program offering more than 100 educational classes, activities, and programs covering fitness, yoga, line dancing, Microsoft Excel, dog training, defensive driving, karate, and other lifelong learning topics.
• Personal Alert Link (PAL) Five Diamond Certified emergency response system providing 24/7 in-home, mobile, and fall-detection-enabled solutions throughout the Texas Hill Country, with six different units available and no contracts or equipment purchase required.
• Medical Equipment Lending Free short-term and long-term loan program for medical equipment including walkers, crutches, canes, bedside commodes, shower stools, transfer benches, and wheelchairs.
• Take 5 Club Day Respite Onsite caregiver respite service for family members caring for elderly loved ones with dementia or related health issues, offering activities, exercises, music, crafts, and a nutritious hot lunch from 10am-3pm on weekdays.
• Dementia Care Advocates Program providing compassionate training, support, and educational opportunities for those with dementia and their family caregivers, including a monthly caregiver support group.
• Dietert Travel Travel department booking local and worldwide trips, including day trips and bus trips to various destinations, with flyers and details available at the Dietert Center lobby.
• Community Services Comprehensive services helping seniors live independently including emergency response systems, medical equipment lending, reassurance calls, a caregiver resource center, and the Handy Helper handyman service.
• Meals on Wheels Pet Partners Program providing supplemental pet food and veterinary care access to homebound seniors' companion pets, sustaining over 825 pounds of pet food shared last year and helping at least 54 pets.
• Senior Business Connections Network of business members focused on educating the aging community and families about available resources through education, advocacy, and community outreach, including an annual health fair.
• Pastries and More Frozen meals and special pastry orders available for purchase, including cakes, pies, and other goods for special occasions at $4 per frozen meal.
• Volunteer Program Volunteer program offering structured roles across Meals On Wheels delivery, front desk reception, dining room assistance, Handy Helpers, kitchen help, Take 5 Club, quilting, card recycling, and travel department support.

Quantifiable outcome

• Serves 300+ homebound seniors daily through Meals On Wheels
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Charitable Adult Rides & Services (CARS)minorOthersCARS is a 501(c)(3) organization that administers the vehicle donation process for Dietert Center. Donors can call 844-411-5768 or complete a donation form to schedule free pickup of their vehicle donation.
• Senior Business ConnectionscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerNetwork of business members focused on educating the aging community and their families about resources. Initiatives include senior education events, an annual health fair, and community outreach. Managed through Dietert Center's Senior Support Services Department. General meetings held monthly at Dietert Center.
• Kerr County Veterinary PartnersminorOthersCaring veterinary partners in Kerr County who work with Program Coordinator Trudy Sundin to maintain health of companion pets when owners can no longer transport them to the vet.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Meals on Wheels America: National umbrella organization for the Meals on Wheels network, directly comparable because Dietert Center operates one of its local Meals on Wheels programs serving ~300 homebound seniors daily with volunteer delivery.

Others

• Eldercare Locator (USA.gov): Public service connecting older adults and families to community-based aging services; comparable because Dietert Center's Community Services department performs a similar information-and-referral function for Kerr County seniors.

Regional players

• San Antonio Area Agency on Aging: Regional governmental aging-services body serving surrounding Texas counties; comparable as a public-sector counterpart administering congregate meals, in-home services, and caregiver support that complement Dietert's Kerr County programs.
• Hill Country Daily Bread Ministries: Texas Hill Country-area nonprofit providing food assistance; comparable as a regional peer operating meal programs for vulnerable populations in the same geography as Dietert Center.

Emerging players

• Home Instead Senior Care: National franchise network providing in-home personal care, companionship, and senior support services; comparable as an adjacent aging-in-place provider whose service set (PAL-type safety, companionship, meals) overlaps Dietert's community services portfolio.

Broad incumbents

• National Council on Aging (NCOA): National nonprofit advocating for older adults and supporting community-based aging programs; comparable as a broader incumbent whose mission (healthy aging, food security, benefits access) overlaps Dietert's senior center programming.
• AARP Foundation: Large national nonprofit focused on older adults' nutrition, isolation, and independence; comparable because Dietert's congregate dining, Meals on Wheels, and social engagement programs address similar aging-related needs at a local level.
• LeadingAge: National association representing nonprofit aging-services providers including senior centers and community-based programs; comparable as the broader industry body whose member organizations operate similar multi-service senior support models.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/dietert-center

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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