Overall Risk Level
warning Medium Risk
Risk Flags
flagPE-backed: originally by MBF Healthcare Partners (formed 2018), sold to Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan Board (OTPP) in August 2021
flagAcorn Health Glassdoor rating of 2.9/5 with 264 reviews — significant employee dissatisfaction
flagOnly 31% of employees have positive business outlook (Glassdoor)
flagCompensation and benefits rated 2.6/5 on Glassdoor, declining 9% over 12 months
flagEmployment discrimination lawsuit: Hernandez v. Acorn Health of Michigan LLC (2:24-cv-12431) filed September 2024 alleging pregnancy discrimination and FMLA violations
Legal Issues
gavelHernandez v. Acorn Health of Michigan LLC et al (2:24-cv-12431), US District Court Eastern District of Michigan, filed September 16, 2024 — alleging discrimination based on sex, pregnancy, race, national origin, disability, and FMLA/FLSA violations
Ethical Concerns
policyMultiple employee reviews mention ABA practices not being followed internally
policyReviews describe poor treatment of behavior technicians by supervisors
BBB RatingA+
Employee Sentiment
4.3
out of 10
Management3.0
Culture4.0
Flexibility4.5
Compensation3.5
Career Development5.5
Work Environment4.5
thumb_up Common Praises
- add_circle Supportive training and onboarding
- add_circle Good coworkers and team camaraderie
- add_circle Client-centered care approach
- add_circle CEU and career development opportunities
- add_circle Flexible scheduling for entry-level roles
thumb_down Common Complaints
- remove_circle Low pay relative to workload
- remove_circle Senior leadership described as unhelpful or out of touch
- remove_circle Hustle culture undermines work-life balance
- remove_circle Supervisors and clinical leads treat BTs poorly
- remove_circle Broken promises on compensation and support