Richard Brown Jr., MBA, is the founder and owner of Essential Living Support, LLC, a veteran-owned home and community-based services provider based in Cheyenne, Wyoming. He specializes in delivering high-quality, person-centered care for Veterans and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities through VA Medical Foster Home services and long-term shared home supports. His work sits at the intersection of healthcare management, direct care, and community integration, with a strong focus on dignity, safety, and independence for every person served.

Brown holds a Master of Business Administration in Healthcare Management and a Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration with a concentration in Healthcare Information Systems. He has built his career across multiple care settings, including state-supported living facilities, child protective services, and community-based programs, as well as experience in highly regulated, security-sensitive environments. This blended background allows him to navigate complex regulatory frameworks while keeping day-to-day care deeply personal and responsive.

Through Essential Living Support, LLC, Brown provides 24/7 home-based care and supervision in a real residential setting rather than an institution. Services include medication administration, support with activities of daily living, personal care, structured routines, community outings, and coordination with interdisciplinary care teams. Under the VA Medical Foster Home model, Veterans receive close collaboration between the home and their VA providers, so medical, behavioral, and social needs are addressed in a coordinated and proactive way. For adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, his program emphasizes skill building, community access, and meaningful daily activities that reflect each person’s preferences and goals.

Brown is known for combining clinical and operational thinking in a practical way. He develops policies, procedures, and systems that meet payer and regulatory expectations while preserving the warmth and flexibility of a real home. His approach is grounded in trauma-informed care, clear communication with families and case managers, and continuous quality improvement. He is particularly focused on serving rural and underserved populations who might otherwise have limited options beyond traditional facility-based care.

In addition to running his home care and foster home program, Brown is actively engaged in education and advocacy related to home-based long-term care, VA Medical Foster Homes, and integrated supports for people with disabilities. He creates educational materials for families, Veterans, case managers, and community partners to help them understand how home-based models can safely replace or supplement institutional care. He is committed to building collaborative relationships with local organizations and healthcare providers to expand access to safe, stable, and genuinely compassionate home environments for those who need a higher level of support.