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.

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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

Management

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