- Residential care for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) serves as a crucial component of the healthcare continuum, offering structured environments that support independent living through tailored care, skill-building programs, and behavioral support services
- The growing demand for residential IDD care is primarily driven by the rising prevalence of developmental disorders, an increasing number of aging family caregivers, and expanding public and private sector efforts to improve long-term care accessibility and quality
- The market is experiencing notable expansion due to supportive Medicaid funding, evolving regulatory frameworks, and heightened focus on person-centered care approaches that emphasize dignity, autonomy, and social inclusion
- Accelerated transition from institutional care to smaller, community-based residential models is reshaping service delivery, encouraging the adoption of home-such as settings that promote individualized care and integration
- Group home segment dominated the U.S. residential intellectual and development disability care market with a share of 48.1% in 2024, driven by its ability to provide a balance between 24/7 support and community engagement, making it the preferred care setting among stakeholders
