Sterling Health Care

What Sterling Health Care does

Sterling Health Care (legal entity: Sterling Health Solutions, Inc.) is a private, not-for-profit Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) headquartered in Mount Sterling, Kentucky, that provides comprehensive integrated healthcare services across Kentucky's Gateway region. Founded in 2012, the organization operates seven clinic locations, five school-based health centers, a Department of Corrections-approved Intensive Outpatient Program for substance use treatment (Sterling Crossroads), and a mobile clinic unit across Montgomery, Bourbon, Nicholas, Powell, Bath, and Clark counties. Its service portfolio spans family medicine, pediatrics, dental care, behavioral health, pharmacy, women's health, optometry, school-based care, and substance use disorder treatment, with on-site labs, X-rays, and pharmacy at multiple locations.

The organization's technology stack is built on standard healthcare SaaS: the athenahealth platform powers the medical patient portal, RevolutionPHR handles the vision patient portal, Quest Diagnostics provides lab services, and LuxSci delivers HIPAA-compliant form management. Telemedicine capabilities and a 24/7 after-hours nurse line support patient access. No proprietary technology or AI/ML capabilities are disclosed.

Sterling Health Care's revenue model combines patient service revenue (insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, self-pay with sliding fee scale discounts tied to Federal Poverty Level guidelines), federal funding as a Health Center Program grantee under 42 U.S.C. 254b, and supplemental state grants including Kentucky Opioid Abatement Advisory Commission funding. Reimbursement comes through diversified consumer payment sources rather than enterprise contracts. The organization holds NCQA Patient-Centered Medical Home recognition, FTCA deemed Public Health Service employee status, and National Health Service Corps membership, and reaches patients through community health workers, school district partnerships, community sponsorships, and a radio series.

Name

Sterling Health Care

Legal name

Sterling Health Solutions, Inc.

Website

https://sterlinghealthky.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Sterling Health Care is a private, not-for-profit Federally Qualified Health Center operating since 2012 across six Kentucky counties, delivering integrated medical, dental, behavioral health, pharmacy, vision, school-based, and substance use treatment services to underserved populations through seven clinics, five school-based centers, and a mobile unit.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Health Services

NAICS

Ambulatory Health Care Services (621), Offices of Physicians (62111), Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists) (621111), Offices of Physicians, Mental Health Specialists (621112)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Health Centers (FQHCs & Look-Alikes) (HLAFAGAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

School-Based Health Centers (HLAFAGAG), Community & Public Health Dentistry Clinics (FQHC/School-Based/Nonprofit) (HLABAAAF), Community Mental Health Centers (CMHCs) & Public Behavioral Health Providers (HLAFACAI), Value-Based Primary Care Organizations (Risk-Bearing) (HLAFAGAF)

Keywords

• Community health center
• Primary care services
• Behavioral health services
• Dental care services
• School-based health

Headquarters

HQ city

Stanton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices14 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Patient Services Revenue: Revenue generated from providing healthcare services to patients with insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, or self-pay (with sliding fee scale discounts based on Federal Poverty Level guidelines)
2. Government Health Center Program: Health Center Program grantee under 42 U.S.C. 254b, receiving federal funding as a Federally Qualified Health Center to provide care regardless of ability to pay
3. Sliding Fee Scale Program: Discounted fees for uninsured or underinsured patients based on household income and Federal Poverty Level guidelines. Discounts valid for one year and must be reapplied annually

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Sterling Health Care is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) operating multiple clinical sites in Kentucky's Gateway region. The organization provides integrated outpatient medical, dental, behavioral health, pharmacy, women's health, vision, school-based, mobile, and substance use treatment services to individuals and families regardless of ability to pay. It also delivers enabling services such as a sliding fee scale, transportation, language interpretation, and community health worker enrollment assistance.

Product overview

Sterling Health Care is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) operating as a purpose-driven community health center network since 2012. The organization offers a comprehensive portfolio of integrated healthcare services through multiple physical locations and a mobile clinic. Core clinical services include Family Health, Children's Health, Dental Care, Behavioral Health, Pharmacy, Women's Health, Vision Care, School-Based Health, and Substance Use Treatment (Sterling Crossroads). The organization serves the Gateway region of Kentucky (Montgomery, Bourbon, Nicholas, Powell, Bath, and Clark counties) through its main campus in Mt. Sterling, seven satellite clinic locations, five school-based health centers, a substance use treatment facility, and a mobile clinic unit. Digital offerings include dual patient portals powered by athenahealth (medical) and RevolutionPHR (vision) for 24/7 access to health information. Support services include financial assistance with sliding fee scales, transportation, translation/interpretation, community health workers, and enrollment assistance for Medicaid, KCHIP, Medicare, and Qualified Health Plans. The organization operates as a Health Center Program grantee under 42 U.S.C. 254b with FTCA deemed Public Health Service employee status.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Family Health Primary care services for individuals and families offering chronic illness management, acute illness treatment, injury care, preventive care, and on-site lab testing through a Patient-Centered Medical Home model.
• Children's Health Pediatric services including well-child visits following a scheduled wellness check-up timeline from 2 weeks through 5 years, immunizations, and common childhood illness treatment.
• Dental Care General dentistry services including routine exams, preventive care (cleanings, fluoride, sealants, x-rays), and treatment for dental emergencies such as cavities, crowns, and oral surgery.
• Behavioral Health Mental health services addressing coping skills, traumatic events, and chronic mental illness including anxiety, depression, PTSD, bipolar disorder, and substance abuse through coordinated care with family providers.
• Pharmacy On-site patient pharmacy at multiple locations (Mount Sterling, Stanton, Carlisle, Owingsville) offering new prescriptions, refills, and medication consultations.
• Women's Health Obstetrics and gynecology services including well visits, birth control, family planning, pregnancy care, and treatment for chronic gynecological conditions.
• Vision Care

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• St. Elizabeth HealthcareminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMobile mammography partnership providing digital mammography services at SHC-Owingsville and SHC-Carlisle clinics on scheduled visits throughout the year
• Juniper HealthminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerExisting partnership for employee behavioral health services; SHC community health workers delivered supplies including formula, diapers, wipes, and cleaning products
• Montgomery County School DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchool-based health program providing healthcare services to students; SHC provides donations for student athletic competition admissions
• Bourbon County School DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchool-based health program providing healthcare services to students; SHC provides donations for student athletic competition admissions
• Nicholas County School DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchool-based health program providing healthcare services to students; SHC provides donations for student athletic competition admissions
• Powell County School DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchool-based health program providing healthcare services to students; SHC provides donations for student athletic competition admissions
• Bath County School DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchool-based health program providing healthcare services to students; SHC provides donations for school events and programs
• Kentucky Career CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPresent at Sterling Crossroads expungement clinics providing career advice and resources to attendees
• Paris-Bourbon County YMCAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPresenting sponsor of Healthy Kids Day events; collaboration for community health outreach
• Mt. Sterling-Montgomery County Parks and RecreationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTotal Package sponsorship supporting youth sports programs including soccer, baseball/softball, and flag/tackle football
• American Cancer SocietyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGold sponsor for Relay for Life-Montgomery County event supporting cancer awareness and research
• Big Brothers Big Sisters of the BluegrassminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual sponsorship supporting Bowl For Kids Sake fundraiser and mentoring programs for at-risk children

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Big Sandy Health Care: Eastern Kentucky FQHC with multiple clinic locations and school-based health programs — closely comparable rural Kentucky FQHC with integrated service lines.
• White House Clinics: Kentucky FQHC network operating multiple clinic sites with comprehensive primary care, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services in rural communities — same FQHC operating model as Sterling.
• Mountain Comprehensive Health Corporation: Kentucky-based FQHC operating across multiple counties with primary care, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services — directly comparable mission, scale, and service mix to Sterling.
• Grace Health: Kentucky FQHC serving rural and underserved populations with comprehensive family health, dental, and behavioral health — same community health center identity and scale tier.
• Juniper Health: Kentucky-Appalachian FQHC currently in partnership with Sterling; provides primary care, behavioral health, and substance use treatment in rural eastern Kentucky — highly comparable FQHC operating model.
• Park DuValle Community Health Center: Kentucky-based FQHC operating multiple sites with comprehensive services including substance use treatment; comparable FQHC scale and integrated care delivery.
• HealthFirst Bluegrass: Kentucky FQHC providing primary care, pediatrics, dental, behavioral health, and substance use treatment in central Kentucky — overlapping service lines and FQHC funding model.
• Cumberland Family Medical Centers: Large multi-county Kentucky FQHC providing primary care, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy with school-based and community health worker programs — directly comparable integrated FQHC model.

Emerging players

• Kentucky River Community Care: Kentucky community mental health and primary care provider serving rural eastern Kentucky; overlaps with Sterling on behavioral health and substance use treatment services.

Regional players

• Lewis County Primary Care Center: Appalachian Kentucky FQHC operating multiple clinic sites with primary care, dental, and behavioral health — comparable service mix in a neighboring Kentucky region.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/SHS_KY
• Facebookfacebook.com/sterlinghealthky

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors2 records

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M&A

Investments

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