SENIOR SERVICES OF VAN BUREN COUNTY INC

What SENIOR SERVICES OF VAN BUREN COUNTY INC does

Senior Services of Van Buren County Inc is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1982 (as the Warren Senior Community Center) and headquartered at 1635 76th Street, South Haven, Michigan. It operates a county-wide network of nine activity centers (South Haven, Hartford, Gobles, Bloomingdale, Covert, Decatur, Grand Junction, Bangor, Porter) and delivers a portfolio of roughly 16 service lines targeting residents aged 60 and older in Van Buren County, including care coordination (Care Watch), community dining ($5 per meal), mobile food pantry, federal commodities distribution, volunteer handyman services, ramp building, free medical equipment lending, medical transportation (Ride Easy), a computer lab, low-impact exercise classes, in-home senior outreach counseling, SHIP Medicare/Medicaid counseling, VITA tax assistance, the RSVP volunteer program, and group trips. The He at-home care arm (Hearts at Home) runs 22,729 hours of personal care annually for 40+ clients with 15 staff.

The underlying technology stack is minimal — no proprietary platform, no mobile app, no API, and no disclosed AI/ML capability; service delivery relies on standard nonprofit methods, the qgiv donation portal, a Facebook presence, and a quarterly newsletter. The business model is overwhelmingly funded by voter-approved senior millages (property tax allocations at .50 mill in 14 jurisdictions and .25 mill in others), supplemented by tiered annual membership fees ($0-$450), per-meal charges, donations, and partnership support. Go-to-market is community-led: word-of-mouth, embedded partnerships with township halls, churches, Area Agency on Aging, United Way of Southwest Michigan, Corewell Health, and Van Buren Community Mental Health, plus direct outreach through 300+ RSVP volunteers. Services are not income-tested, making them accessible to all qualifying residents regardless of financial status.

Scale signals include over 5,000 unique seniors served annually, 36,842 volunteer hours in the past year (valued at $867,998), 130+ daily participants at the South Haven center, and roughly 90 daily at Paw Paw. Revenue is not publicly disclosed, and the organization is governed by a board with one representative per participating township plus an at-large member. The entity has no parent company, no subsidiaries, no M&A history, and no external investors.

Name

SENIOR SERVICES OF VAN BUREN COUNTY INC

Legal name

Senior Services of Van Buren County Inc

Website

https://seniorservices-vbc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Senior Services of Van Buren County Inc is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that delivers a county-wide network of senior services — care coordination, dining, transportation, in-home care, and wellness programs — to 5,000+ residents aged 60+ across Van Buren County, Michigan, funded primarily through voter-approved senior property-tax millages.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Senior Care 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-Personal Services (7200)

akta.pro primary industry

Community-Based Senior Centers with Adult Day Services (HLADAIAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Social Adult Day Care (Non-Medical Supervision & Activities) (HSABANAA), Elder Services & Aging Support (BPAGAEAF)

Keywords

• Senior care services
• In-home personal care
• Community dining programs
• Medical transportation services
• Senior volunteer programs

Headquarters

HQ city

South Haven

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices11 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Millage Funding: Primary revenue source from property tax millages approved by voters in various townships and cities throughout Van Buren County. Areas that pay .50 include Arlington, Bangor City, Bloomingdale, Columbia, Decatur, Geneva, Gobles, Hartford City, Paw Paw Twp., Paw Paw Village, Porter, South Haven City, South Haven Twp, and Waverly Twp. Other areas pay .25.
2. Membership Fees: Organization charges membership fees to non-funded areas and age groups: $250 for ages 50-59 in funded areas, $350 for ages 60+ outside Van Buren County, $450 for ages 50-59 outside Van Buren County. Free for ages 60+ in funded areas.
3. Meal Sales: Lunches are sold at $5.00 per meal at senior dining centers.
4. Donations: Accepts donations through online portal (qgiv.com) and in-person to support program expansion.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Senior Services of Van Buren County Inc is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that delivers a comprehensive portfolio of senior support services through nine activity centers across Van Buren County, Michigan. Core offerings include care coordination, community dining, in-home personal care (Hearts at Home), medical transportation (Ride Easy), medical equipment lending, handyman and ramp-building services, mental health outreach, Medicare/Medicaid counseling, tax assistance, and exercise and social activities.

Product overview

Senior Services of Van Buren County is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization offering a comprehensive portfolio of senior services through nine activity centers across the county. The core offerings include Care Coordination/Care Watch (care management), Community Dining (nutritious meals), RSVP Volunteer Program, Medical Equipment Lending, Transportation, Handyman Services, Ramp Builders, Senior Food Program/Commodities, Mobile Food Pantry, Computer Lab, Exercise Programs, Senior Outreach mental health services, SHIP Medicare/Medicaid assistance, VITA Tax Assistance, and Trips/Excursions. Services are funded primarily through county millages and offered free or at low cost to seniors aged 60+ in funded areas, with membership fees for non-funded areas or younger participants.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Hearts at Home: In-Home Care Program providing personal care service and light housekeeping to seniors in need of assistance at an affordable rate.
• RSVP
• Ride Easy Program
• Care Watch

Products and services

• Care Coordination / Care Watch Care management program that works with older adults and families to identify needs and coordinate in-home assistance and community services to help seniors remain safely in their homes.
• Community Dining Hot, nutritious meals served at senior dining centers throughout Van Buren County at $5 per meal, providing socialization opportunities alongside nutrition.
• Mobile Food Pantry
• Senior Food Program (Commodities)
• Handyman Services
• Ramp Builders
• Medical Equipment Lending
• Ride Easy Transportation
• Exercise Programs
• Senior Outreach
• SHIP Medicare and Medicaid Counseling
• VITA Tax Assistance
• RSVP (Retired Senior Volunteer Program) Federally funded Americorps Seniors program providing volunteer opportunities for persons 55+, placing volunteers in medical transportation, tax assistance, home repairs, ramp building, food distribution, and senior center activities.
• Computer Lab
• Trips and Excursions
• Hearts at Home In-Home Care In-Home Care Program providing personal care services and light housekeeping to seniors needing assistance at an affordable rate; grew from 4 clients with 2 employees in 2010 to 40+ clients with 15 employees providing over 22,729 hours of care annually.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 5,000 seniors helped annually
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Van Buren Community Mental Health ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partnership for Senior Outreach program. A licensed clinician from Van Buren Community Mental Health Services provides counseling services in clients' homes as an extension of the Carewatch program. This removes transportation barriers for seniors with intensive mental health needs.
• Gobles/Kendall Area Ministerial AssociationminorOthersPartner agency providing community support and referrals for seniors in the Gobles/Kendall area.
• United Christian Services VBCminorOthersPartner agency providing community services and referrals in Van Buren County.
• United Way of Southwest MichigancoreOthersMajor community partner that supports senior services and volunteer programs. Co-sponsors VITA tax assistance program.
• We Care, IncminorOthersPartner agency providing community services to seniors in Van Buren County.
• Area Agency on AgingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization providing regional support for aging services. Listed as a community partner supporting Senior Services operations.
• Corewell HealthminorOthersHealthcare system partner providing continuing care services. Listed as a community partner.
• Americorps Seniors RSVPcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederally funded volunteer program (Retired Senior Volunteer Program) administered through Americorps Seniors. Provides volunteer opportunities for adults 55 and older to reinvest in Van Buren communities.
• Domestic Violence CoalitionminorOthersListed as a community partner supporting Senior Services of Van Buren County.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Presbyterian Villages of Michigan: Michigan-based nonprofit providing senior living, housing, and community-based services across the state. Comparable as a multi-service senior support organization with similar mix of housing referrals, wellness programs, and community partnerships, though it focuses more on residential settings.

Direct peers

• We Care, Inc. Southwest Michigan nonprofit explicitly listed as a partner agency of Senior Services of Van Buren County. Provides comparable community-based human services including senior support in the same geographic market, with similar referral-driven service model.
• Meals on Wheels America: National nonprofit network providing home-delivered and congregate meals to seniors, directly overlapping with Senior Services' Community Dining, Mobile Food Pantry, and Senior Food Program. Operates a similar volunteer-augmented, county-level service delivery model for nutrition-focused senior support.
• Area Agency on Aging of Western Michigan: Regional aging services administrator explicitly listed as a partner of Senior Services of Van Buren County. Operates comparable senior service programs across a multi-county region in western Michigan, including care coordination, meals, and Medicare counseling, making it the most direct functional peer.
• United Way of Southwest Michigan: Major regional nonprofit explicitly partnered with Senior Services and co-sponsoring the VITA tax assistance program. Operates comparable community-based fundraising and program coordination for human services including senior support in the same Southwest Michigan geography.
• Catholic Charities of Southwest Michigan: Faith-based nonprofit providing senior services, case management, and in-home support across Southwest Michigan including Van Buren County. Directly comparable as a multi-program human services nonprofit serving similar seniors with similar mix of paid and volunteer-driven service delivery.

Emerging players

• Elders Helpers: Comparable small nonprofit providing in-home personal care, light housekeeping, and senior support services. Closely mirrors Senior Services' Hearts at Home program in scope and target population, representing the type of fee-based in-home care peer competing for similar clients in adjacent Michigan markets.

Broad incumbents

• Corewell Health Continuing Care: Major regional health system explicitly listed as a community partner of Senior Services. Provides continuing care, hospice, and home health services that overlap with Senior Services' care coordination, in-home care, and Medicare counseling offerings, though at much larger scale and broader portfolio.
• AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP: Federally funded national volunteer program for adults 55+ explicitly administered through Senior Services. Operates as the umbrella funding entity for comparable volunteer placement programs across the country, providing the structural framework that Senior Services' RSVP program operates within.
• AARP Michigan: State chapter of the national AARP organization providing advocacy, education, and community programs for adults 50+ across Michigan. Comparable in target demographic and service categories (tax assistance, Medicare help, fitness programs) though at significantly larger scale and as an advocacy-driven organization.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/SeniorServicesVanBurenCounty
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/senior-services-of-van-buren-county-inc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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