AbleLiving

What AbleLiving does

AbleLiving Services Inc. is a not-for-profit, charitable organization incorporated in Ontario, Canada, headquartered in Hamilton, Ontario. It provides independent living support services for adults and seniors with disabilities across Southern Ontario communities including Mississauga, Burlington, Hamilton, Stoney Creek, Binbrook, Paris, and Hagersville. Its service portfolio spans Supportive Housing, Shared Living, Community Outreach, Transitional Wellness, Recharge (caregiver respite), Homemaking, Fee for Service, and Attendant Outreach, delivered through 14+ physical service locations.

The organization is funded primarily by the Ontario Ministry of Health via Ontario Health through a Multi-Sector Service Accountability Agreement (MSAA), with a confirmed extension through 2026/27. AbleLiving operates as a member of the Thrive Group, a non-profit umbrella organization that shares back-office resources and best practices among healthcare-focused charities, including St. Peters Residence, Capability Support Services, and Idlewyld Manor. The organization is governed by a Board of Directors led by Chair Ted Capstick, with Steve Sherrer serving as Chief Executive Officer, and reports a headcount of 101-250 employees.

The business model is government-funded service delivery: AbleLiving receives contractual funding from Ontario Health under the MSAA framework to deliver specified community support and assisted living services, supplemented by Fee for Service offerings for qualifying clients and donation channels. There is no indication of venture capital or private equity ownership. Go-to-market is referral-driven through the Ontario healthcare system, with limited reliance on traditional marketing. The organization's value proposition centers on enabling clients to remain in their homes and familiar community environments while receiving necessary care and attendant support.

Name

AbleLiving

Legal name

AbleLiving Services Inc.

Website

https://ableliving.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

AbleLiving Services Inc. is a not-for-profit, Ontario Ministry of Health-funded organization providing independent living support, supportive housing, and community-based care services for adults and seniors with disabilities across Southern Ontario.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Assisted Living and Disability Support Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly (623312), Community Housing Services (62422)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGACAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Respite Care for Adults with Disabilities / Special Needs (HSABAGAI), Independent Living with Supportive Services (Light ADL/IADL Support) (HLADAAAE), Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGAEAG), Disability Services & Assistive Solutions (Accessibility, Assistive Tech) (BPAGALAM)

Keywords

• Assisted living services
• Supportive housing
• Community outreach
• Disability support services
• Caregiver respite

Headquarters

HQ city

Hamilton

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices14 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others, Marketing or Sales

Core offering

AbleLiving Services provides independent living support solutions for adults and seniors with disabilities through a portfolio of in-home and communal living programs, including Supportive Housing, Shared Living, Community Outreach, Transitional Wellness, Recharge respite care, Homemaking, and Fee for Service options. Services are delivered across multiple Ontario communities and funded primarily by the Ministry of Health.

Product overview

AbleLiving Services provides a unified suite of independent living support solutions for adults and seniors with disabilities. Through a coordinated portfolio of in-home and communal living programs—including Supportive Housing, Shared Living, Community Outreach, Transitional Wellness, Recharge, Homemaking Program, and Fee for Service options—the organization enables clients to remain in their homes and familiar community environments. The services are delivered across Mississauga, Burlington, Hamilton, Stoney Creek, Binbrook, Paris, and Hagersville, Ontario, funded by the Ministry of Health.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Thrive GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThrive Group is a non-profit, charitable organization that acts as the umbrella organization for charities with a health care focus by sharing best practices and back office resources. AbleLiving is one of the member organizations under this umbrella.
• St. Peters ResidenceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNot-for-profit 221 bed long-term care residence in Hamilton's Chedoke community. Part of the Thrive Group network.
• Capability Support ServicesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerA not-for-profit organization funded by the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care to provide quality attendant services to seniors and individuals with a physical disability in Supportive Housing, Assistive Living and Attendant Outreach. Part of Thrive Group network.
• Idlewyld ManorminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-term care residence focused on creating a home-like environment. Part of the Thrive Group network of healthcare organizations.
• Ontario Health (OH)coreOthersOntario Health is the government body that funds AbleLiving Services through the Multi-Sector Service Accountability Agreement (MSAA). The 2026/27 MSAA Extension document shows the funding relationship between OH and AbleLiving.

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• Closing the Gap Healthcare Group: Ontario provider of home and community health services including personal support, nursing and rehab therapy, with growing footprint in supportive housing models; meaningful service overlap with AbleLiving's in-home and community-outreach programs.

Broad incumbents

• Bayshore HealthCare: National home and community health services provider with significant Ontario personal-support and homemaking offerings. Comparable in service category though for-profit and significantly larger in scale.
• ParaMed Home Health Care: One of Canada's largest home and community care providers, offering personal support, homemaking and nursing services across Ontario. Broader scope and for-profit model, but overlaps with AbleLiving's in-home attendant and homemaking service lines.
• VHA Home HealthCare: Ontario non-profit home and community support provider delivering personal support, respite and homemaking services across the Greater Toronto Area. Shares AbleLiving's charitable model and Ministry funding channel while operating at a larger geographic scale.

Direct peers

• March of Dimes Canada: National non-profit delivering attendant services, supportive housing and independent living programs for adults with disabilities across Ontario, funded through the Ministry of Health — directly overlapping AbleLiving's core offerings and customer segment.
• Reena: Ontario-based non-profit providing residential, community and respite supports to individuals with developmental disabilities and complex needs, with overlapping funding model (Ministry-funded) and attendant-care delivery approach.
• Participation House Support Services: Ontario non-profit providing residential, supported independent living and community participation services for adults with physical disabilities; near-identical service mix and government-funded model.
• St. Peters Residence: Thrive Group sibling offering 221 long-term care beds in Hamilton, Ontario. Highly comparable operating model (non-profit, Ministry-funded, residential personal care), differing primarily in acuity level rather than service category.
• Capability Support Services: Sister organisation under the Thrive Group umbrella providing attendant outreach, supportive housing and assistive living for seniors and individuals with physical disabilities in the same Ontario region. Directly comparable in mission, funder (Ministry of Health) and service mix.
• Idlewyld Manor: Another Thrive Group member operating a long-term care residence in Hamilton. Same governance, funding and operating philosophy as AbleLiving, with overlap in target population.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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