Certifynd ABA

Centria - Life Skills Autism Academy

place Farmington Hills, MI 500+ employees

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This company is backed by private equity (Capricorn Partners (formerly Martis Capital 2016-2019, recapitalized with Thomas H. Lee Partners in 2019))

Private equity ownership may impact company culture, benefits, and long-term stability. Review employee sentiment and risk analysis carefully.

shield Overall Risk Level

warning Medium Risk

Risk Flags

flagPrivate-equity owned with multiple ownership changes since 2016 (Martis Capital, Thomas H. Lee Partners, Capricorn Partners)
flagActive litigation over Medicaid managed-care contract terminations in Arizona (Oct 2025)
flagBBB rating of B- with an unresolved complaint
flagEmployee reviews citing growth prioritized over care quality

Legal Issues

gavelCentria Healthcare v. Mercy Care, AHCCCS, and Arizona DES/DDD (filed Dec 2025) - Centria and parent plaintiffs allege Mercy Care terminated its Medicaid ABA contract in bad faith after demanding successive reimbursement cuts, affecting ~700 children including ~300 on Mercy Care's plan

Ethical Concerns

policyEmployee reviews describe concern that scaling/growth is prioritized ahead of quality of care
BBB RatingB-

psychology Employee Sentiment

6.0

out of 10

thumb_up Common Praises

  • add_circle Good pay relative to industry
  • add_circle Meaningful, rewarding work with families and children
  • add_circle Flexible scheduling and work-life balance
  • add_circle Supportive, approachable clinical leadership open to feedback
  • add_circle Strong sense of team and mission

thumb_down Common Complaints

  • remove_circle Poor or unqualified management at some locations
  • remove_circle Toxic team dynamics and favoritism reported by some employees
  • remove_circle Lack of training and support for new hires
  • remove_circle Concerns that rapid growth is prioritized over quality of care
  • remove_circle Inconsistent communication from leadership