Hendon Partners

Industry: IDD Services

IDD Services M&A Advisory.

Providers serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) operate in one of the most mission-driven and acquisition-active segments of human services. Hendon Partners brings specialized expertise to help IDD business owners achieve outstanding outcomes in M&A.

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Market Overview

The IDD M&A Landscape

4–7×
Typical EBITDA Multiple Range
Strong
PE Platform Demand
Stable
Medicaid Waiver Revenue

IDD providers, including residential, day program, and supported living operators, benefit from highly stable Medicaid waiver funding and long-term individual relationships that create defensible, recurring revenue streams valued highly by acquirers.

Hendon Partners works with IDD providers to articulate the full value of their programs to buyers, from census and rate structures to staff tenure and compliance history.

Why Hendon

What We Bring to Your IDD Sale

Waiver Program Knowledge

We understand Medicaid HCBS waiver structures, state developmental disability agency contracting, and how reimbursement models affect your valuation.

Mission-Aligned Buyer Access

We connect IDD providers with buyers who understand the mission and have experience operating responsibly in this sector.

Structured Competitive Process

We manage a disciplined process designed to maximize value while protecting your staff culture and the individuals you serve.

Full Transaction Management

From first conversation to funded close, we guide every aspect of the transaction to minimize disruption to your operations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What multiple do IDD service providers sell for?
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IDD providers — group homes, day programs, and supported living — typically trade at 5–9× EBITDA. Stable Medicaid HCBS waiver funding, census, rate structures, staff tenure, and compliance history drive the multiple.
Why are IDD providers attractive to buyers?
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IDD services benefit from durable, recurring Medicaid waiver revenue, long individual lengths of stay, and high barriers to entry. PE platforms and mission-aligned strategics value that stability and scale potential.
What do buyers look for in an IDD acquisition?
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Buyers underwrite waiver rate adequacy, occupancy and census, direct-support-professional staffing and turnover, licensing and incident history, and real estate. Clean compliance and documented quality outcomes command premium pricing.
How do you protect the people we serve in a sale?
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We prioritize mission-aligned buyers with a track record of operating responsibly in IDD, and we structure processes that protect continuity of care for individuals and staff while maximizing your outcome.

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