SENIOR CENTERS INC

Name

SENIOR CENTERS INC

Legal name

Senior Centers, Inc.

Website

https://seniorcentersinc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Senior Services / Community Aging Support

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120)

SIC

Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Senior Social Clubs & Community-Based Day Programs (Non-Clinical) (HSABANAK), Elder Services & Aging Support (BPAGAEAF)

Keywords

• Senior center services
• Nonprofit aging services
• Senior nutrition programs
• In-home housekeeping services
• Foster grandparent program

Headquarters

HQ city

Toledo

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Grants and Public Funding: Senior Centers, Inc. is funded primarily through the Older Americans Act and Lucas County Senior Services Levy funds, administered by the Area Office on Aging of Northwestern Ohio, and through a grant from AmeriCorps Seniors. These public funding streams form the backbone of operational financing for programs and services.
2. Donations: The organization accepts charitable donations from individuals via online (credit card through Stripe), phone, and mail. Donations are tax-deductible as the organization is a registered 501(c)(3). Pre-set donation amounts offered: $5, $10, $25, $50, $75, $100, $200.
3. Program Service Fees: Some programs carry nominal participation fees to cover supply costs. Meals at the center are available first-come, first-served with donations accepted. Light in-home housekeeping services are provided by bonded employees for eligible clients.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Senior Centers, Inc. is a multi-purpose nonprofit senior center providing an integrated suite of programs and services to Lucas County, Ohio residents aged 60 and over. Core offerings include an activities/socialization program, daily nutrition services (lunch program with Mobile Meals of Toledo and commodity food boxes via SeaGate Foodbank), the Foster Grandparent Program for low-income seniors age 55+, care coordination, light in-home housekeeping by bonded employees, outreach, health screening and education, a computer lab, and volunteer opportunities.

Product overview

Senior Centers, Inc. is a multi-purpose nonprofit senior center providing a comprehensive array of programs and services to Lucas County, Ohio residents aged 60 and over. The organization operates a unified service model centered on the main facility at 2308 Jefferson Avenue, Toledo, OH. Core services include an Activities Program (socialization, arts, crafts, exercise, educational presentations), Nutrition Services (daily lunch program, commodity food boxes, food pantry), Foster Grandparent Program (volunteer placement for seniors 55+ working with children with special needs), Care Coordination (benefits assistance, housing support, medical appointment coordination), Housekeeping Services (bonded in-home cleaning), Outreach Services (community education and referrals), Health Screening and Education, a Computer Lab, and Volunteer Program opportunities. Programs are funded by the Older Americans Act, Lucas County Senior Services Levy, AmeriCorps Seniors, and other local, state, and federal sources.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Activities Program Socialization and engagement programming for seniors age 60+, including arts and crafts, billiards, cards, games, films, exercise classes, entertainment, and educational presentations on health, gardening, nutrition, and legal topics.
• Nutrition Services Daily nutritious lunch program (Lyman W. Liggins Senior Nutrition Program) in partnership with Mobile Meals of Toledo, Inc., plus monthly commodity food boxes through SeaGate Foodbank and a center-based food pantry for eligible seniors.
• Foster Grandparent Program Volunteer placement program for low-income seniors age 55+ who serve 10-30 hours per week in community agencies, schools, and childcare settings with children who have special needs, in exchange for a tax-free hourly stipend and travel allowance.
• Care Coordination One-on-one assistance for seniors on landlord/tenant issues, housing, utilities, Social Security and Lucas County Job and Family Services benefits, benefit recertification, referrals, and medical appointment coordination.
• Housekeeping Services Light in-home housekeeping provided by bonded employees to eligible clients, following a pre-service assessment. Services include bathroom and kitchen cleaning, dusting, laundry, mopping, and vacuuming.
• Outreach Services Community outreach across Lucas County including phone calls, mailings, newsletters, speaking engagements, visits to senior housing facilities, and participation in community fairs and events.
• Health Screening and Education Health promotion activities, screenings, exercise classes (e.g., walking for fitness, cardio drumming), and educational programs on health topics for senior participants.
• Computer Lab On-site computer lab with staff instruction in basic computer skills for senior community members.
• Volunteer Program Volunteer opportunities throughout the center including kitchen servers, gardeners, yard workers, educational class assistants, and recreational/social program instructors.

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Mobile Meals of Toledo, Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMobile Meals of Toledo, Inc. supports Senior Centers, Inc.'s daily lunch program (Lyman W. Liggins Senior Nutrition Program). Every Monday through Friday, Mobile Meals provides a nutritious lunch at the center for seniors, funded by Older Americans Act, Ohio Department on Aging, Ohio Department of Agriculture, local funds, and donations. Meals are served first-come, first-served in a safe, friendly environment.
• SeaGate FoodbankcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSenior Centers, Inc. is a distribution site for the Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) in partnership with SeaGate Foodbank. CSFP provides eligible seniors (age 60+, under 130% federal poverty income) a monthly box of shelf-stable food including juice, canned fruit, canned vegetables, cereal, pasta, milk, cheese, canned meat, and beans/peanut butter. Boxes are distributed the fourth Tuesday of each month at the center, with limited home delivery for homebound seniors.
• CLA: CliftonLarsonAllenminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCLA: CliftonLarsonAllen provides accounting functions for Senior Centers, Inc., supporting the organization's financial management and reporting requirements as a nonprofit.
• Area Office on Aging of Northwestern Ohio, Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Area Office on Aging of Northwestern Ohio, Inc. administers Older Americans Act and Lucas County Senior Services Levy funds that partially support Senior Centers, Inc.'s programs and services. This partnership is the primary public funding channel for the organization's operations.
• AmeriCorps SeniorscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAmeriCorps Seniors administers the Foster Grandparent Program nationally. Senior Centers, Inc. serves as the local sponsor for the Foster Grandparent Program in Lucas County. Low-income seniors age 55+ volunteer 10–30 hours per week in community agencies, schools, and childcare settings with children who have special needs, in exchange for an hourly tax-free stipend and daily travel allowance.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• AARP: Large national membership organization serving people 50+ with advocacy, education, and community programs including affiliated state offices. Adjacent incumbent that overlaps SCI's audience but operates at vastly greater scale and does not run direct multi-purpose senior centers.
• USAging: National association representing Area Agencies on Aging and Title VI Native American aging programs. Operates one network level above SCI (the Area Office on Aging of NW Ohio is a member) and shapes the policy/funding environment SCI depends on.
• Catholic Charities USA: National network of diocesan social service agencies, including Catholic Charities Diocese of Toledo, that operate senior services, case management, and nutrition programs. Overlaps with SCI in mission, clientele, and funding mix but at a much larger footprint.
• National Council on Aging: National advocacy and resource organization for older adults that convenes AAAs, senior centers, and community-based aging services. Broader in scope than SCI but closely tied to the same Older Americans Act-funded ecosystem in which SCI operates.

Regional players

• Area Office on Aging of Northwestern Ohio: Federally designated Area Agency on Aging for the same region SCI serves; administers the Older Americans Act and Lucas County Senior Services Levy funds that partially support SCI. Operates some overlapping information-and-assistance and benefits-enrollment services in the same geography but is primarily a funder/coordinator rather than a center operator.

Emerging players

• National PACE Association: Represents the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly, a clinical/community-integrated model for frail seniors funded by Medicare/Medicaid. An emerging alternative care-delivery model that addresses the same population as SCI but with a clinical and capitated-payment orientation.

Direct peers

• Little Brothers — Friends of the Elderly: National nonprofit combating isolation and offering supportive services to elders, including in-home companionship and social engagement programs. Comparable because both organizations focus on non-medical, dignity-centered support that keeps seniors independent and connected at home.
• Meals on Wheels America: National nonprofit umbrella for community-based meal and supportive services to seniors. Highly comparable to SCI because both deliver Older Americans Act-funded nutrition and wraparound services through local member programs, with the Toledo affiliate (Mobile Meals) directly serving SCI's center.
• Benjamin Rose Institute on Aging: Cleveland-based nonprofit providing a comprehensive suite of services for older adults including care management, in-home support, and community programming. Closely mirrors SCI's multi-service nonprofit model in the same Ohio region, scaled larger.
• Volunteers of America: National faith-rooted nonprofit operating senior and community programs including nutrition, housing, and in-home services. Directly comparable as a multi-service nonprofit serving older adults with grant and donation revenue, including local affiliates in Ohio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/SeniorCentersInc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/senior-centers-inc

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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