Residential Intellectual and Development Disability Care Market Report 2025

This Residential Intellectual and Development Disability Care market report provides a comprehensive analysis of the market’s characteristics, size, and growth, including segmentation, regional and country-level breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends, and strategies. It also tracks historical and forecasted market growth across various geographies.

The residential intellectual and development disability care market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $176.54 billion in 2024 to $189.8 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.5%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing awareness and diagnosis, the expansion of government funding and support programs, improvements in care practices and standards, an increase in the aging population, and increasing private investment in the sector.

The residential intellectual and development disability care market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $250.75 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.2%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to the shift towards personalized and person-centered care, efforts to address workforce shortages and improve training and education, increasing demand for specialized services, changes in policies and regulations at the federal and state levels, and growth in community-based and integrated care options. Major trends in the forecast period include the integration of advanced technologies, increasing collaborations, enhanced workforce training and development, the incorporation of behavioral health services and supports within residential care settings, and the utilization of data analytics and electronic health records.

The anticipated growth of the residential intellectual and developmental disability care market is expected to be driven by increasing federal funding for programs serving individuals with intellectual disabilities. This rise in funding is fueled by heightened awareness of their needs, advocacy for better services, and a commitment to inclusive policies aimed at improving quality of life and ensuring equal opportunities. Federal funding bolsters residential care by providing financial resources for services, support, and infrastructure improvements. For example, in December 2022, federal spending on special education under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) increased from $13 billion to $15.5 billion for the period from October 2022 to September 2023, as reported by Education Week. Additionally, in September 2023, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) invested $8 million to enhance caregiver training for residential intellectual and developmental disability care. Thus, growing federal funding is significantly contributing to the expansion of the residential intellectual and developmental disability care market.

Major companies in the residential intellectual and developmental disability care market are emphasizing post-secondary education programs that focus on life skills, job readiness, and social integration for students within university settings. These specialized programs offer academic, vocational, and life skills training to assist students with intellectual and developmental disabilities in transitioning to adulthood and the workforce. For example, in January 2023, the University of Missouri (Mizzou) launched the Preparing Adults for Work and Society (PAWS) program, a residential initiative aimed at providing post-secondary education opportunities for these students. The program promotes social integration by encouraging interactions between students with disabilities and their peers, fostering inclusivity and reducing isolation. PAWS is also seeking accreditation as a Comprehensive Transition Post-Secondary (CTP) Program through the U.S. Department of Education.

In June 2024, Litalico Inc., a Japan-based provider of educational support services, acquired Developmental Disability Centers of Nebraska (DDCN) for $50 million. This acquisition signifies Litalico's entry into the U.S. market and its intention to enhance services for individuals with disabilities. The Developmental Disability Center of Nebraska (DDCN) is a U.S.-based provider of disability services.

Major companies operating in the residential intellectual and development disability care market are Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Texas Health and Human Services, Acadia Healthcare, Sheppard Pratt Health System Inc., Cerebral Palsy Associations of New York State, Merakey Allegheny Valley School, WellLife Network Inc., Alliance Health, PERFORMCARE, Texana Center, Cuyahoga County Board of Developmental Disabilities, Lutheran Family Services Rocky Mountains, The Home Care Spot., Metrocare Services, The Arc of the United States, Health Standards Organization (HSO), New Vista Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Residential Support Services, Lutheran Services in America Inc., St. Joseph's Center, The Commonwealth Fund, Beacon Health Options Inc., SPOT Rehabilitation & Home Health Care, Durham County Community Living Programs Inc.

North America was the largest region in the residential intellectual and development disability care market in 2023. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the residential intellectual and development disability care market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the residential intellectual and development disability care market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Residential care for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities involves providing specialized services and support within a residential environment. This includes help with daily living activities, medical care, therapeutic services, social and recreational activities, and skill-building programs, all designed to improve residents' quality of life and promote independence.

The primary conditions that necessitate residential intellectual and developmental disability care include attention-deficit or hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorders, intellectual disability, learning disorders, and other related conditions. ADHD, a neurodevelopmental disorder, is marked by persistent patterns of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity that disrupt functioning or development. Residential care facilities can be state-run, Medicaid-funded, private large facilities, or privately operated small facilities, with bed capacities ranging from 4 to over 200. End users of these services include hospitals, intermediate care facilities, group homes, private residences, and specialized intellectual and developmental disability facilities.

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The residential intellectual and developmental disability care market includes revenues earned by entities by providing services such as respite care services, day programs, supported living programs, in-home therapy services, adult day care centers, and case management services. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.

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