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KenCrest

Community-based supports for people with disabilities

Overview

KenCrest provides community-based supports for people with intellectual or developmental disabilities and autism, offering services across Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Connecticut. Its programs cover the life span from birth to senior years, including Early Intervention, preschool and Birth-to-Five services, home- and community-based supports, Head Start, Lifesharing, Community Living, and Employment services. Services are delivered through centers, in-home programs, and community settings with individualized plans that span education, daily living, housing, and work. The organization differentiates itself by its long history (founded in 1905), wide age range, and integrated living options and supports across three states, all aimed at helping people live more independently in their communities.

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About KenCrest

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Why KenCrest is rated
B-
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Social ImpactHealthcare

Company Size

501-1,000

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Founded

1905

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What believers are saying

  • Philadelphia's September 2026 Smarter Living Home expands a differentiated demo-and-adoption funnel.
  • William Penn Foundation funding in 2026 expands SWIFT Support into Philadelphia classrooms.
  • KenCrest reports more than 200 Enabling Technology participants, proving early demand and referral momentum.

What critics are saying

  • Pennsylvania provider-rate cuts from 2028 to 2032 pressure margins across KenCrest's Medicaid-dependent services.
  • KenCrest's employment-services model depends on employer partners like Wawa and Walmart staying engaged.
  • If grant-funded programs like SWIFT and Smarter Living stall, KenCrest loses growth visibility.

What makes KenCrest unique

  • KenCrest opened Philadelphia's Smarter Living Home in September 2026 for hands-on assistive-tech trials.
  • KenCrest pairs Enabling Technology assessments, training, and lending-library trials before purchases.
  • KenCrest's seven Philadelphia-based Early Learning Centers plus EITC scholarships widen family access.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Wellness Program
  • Paid Vacation
  • Hybrid Work Options
  • Professional Development Budget

Company News

KenCrest
Sep 18th, 2026
A new Smarter Living Home comes to Philadelphia.

A new Smarter Living Home comes to Philadelphia. KenCrest's Philadelphia Smarter Living Home offers hands-on opportunities to explore technology that helps people live more independently, stay safe, and remain connected to their communities. By sydney zielinski. What if the right technology could help someone live more independently, stay safe at home, or remain connected to the people and communities that matter most? That's the question at the heart of KenCrest's new Smarter Living Home in Philadelphia. Building on the success of KenCrest's Pottstown location, the second home expands opportunities for people to explore assistive technology in a real-life setting and discover solutions that align with their goals and lifestyles. From smart home devices and communication tools to safety supports and voice-activated technology, visitors can experience these technologies firsthand before deciding what may work best for them. Through KenCrest's Enabling Technology Program, people with disabilities, older adults, veterans, caregivers, and private-pay individuals can access personalized guidance and support to find solutions that enhance independence, choice, and quality of life. Assistive technology at the new Philadelphia Smarter Living home. // Photos by Aubrey Crompton Technology that starts with the person. Everyone's goals are different. For some, that means staying safe at home. For others, it's managing daily routines more independently, staying connected with family and friends, or aging in place with confidence. That's why KenCrest's Enabling Technology Program starts with the individual, not the device. Its team takes the time to understand each person's goals, needs, and routines before recommending technology solutions that fit their life. Certified Assistive Technology professionals provide assessments, training, and ongoing support to help ensure technology continues to meet the person's needs over time. Assistive technology can support everything from medication management and communication to home safety, social connection, and greater independence in everyday life. For older adults, veterans, people with disabilities, caregivers, and families, these tools can create new opportunities for choice, confidence, and peace of mind. Since launching the program, KenCrest has supported more than 200 individuals through Enabling Technology services. With Smarter Living Homes in both Pottstown and Philadelphia, more people can explore what's possible, discover solutions that work for them, and take the next step toward achieving their goals. Visit the Philadelphia Smarter Living Home. The best way to understand the impact of Enabling Technology is to experience it for yourself. Schedule a tour of KenCrest's Philadelphia Smarter Living Home and explore how technology can support independence, safety, and everyday living.

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