Curana Health

What Curana Health does

Curana Health is a private, value-based healthcare services company headquartered in Austin, Texas, that delivers on-site primary care to seniors living in senior housing communities across the United States. The company embeds clinical care teams—physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants—directly within assisted living, independent living, memory care, skilled nursing facilities (SNFs), and continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs). Service lines span four care settings: Senior Living (independent, assisted, memory care), SNF/LTC, CCRC, and general on-site primary care. According to current company disclosures, Curana partners with more than 2,000 senior housing communities and serves over 200,000 seniors across 34 to 43 U.S. states (figures vary by source timestamp).

The core technology and platform consist of embedded provider teams augmented by 24/7 virtual visit access, an Interoperability API for technical data exchange with external systems, and the operational infrastructure of two Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) and Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plans (SNPs). These ACOs and SNPs enable capitated and value-based care contracting by aligning insurance, provider, and operator incentives. The company is led by Dr. Derek Chao, who serves as President and Chief Medical Officer and previously was CEO of Optum Health's western region.

Curana Health generates revenue primarily through multi-year value-based care contracts with senior housing operators and Medicare Advantage capitated payments, supplemented by ACO shared savings. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; residents typically access care through existing Medicare or Medicare Advantage coverage. The go-to-market is enterprise B2B, targeting senior housing operators via a direct field sales motion and a "Partner with us" program. The company has been recognized on the Inc. 5000 list of America's fastest-growing companies.

Name

Curana Health

Legal name

Curana

Website

https://CuranaHealth.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Curana Health is a private value-based care company that embeds on-site primary care teams within senior housing communities across 34-43 U.S. states, serving 200,000+ seniors through 2,000+ partner communities and operating two ACOs alongside Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plans.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Glen Allen

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Value-Based Care Contracts with Senior Housing Operators: Curana Health generates revenue by partnering with senior housing operators to deliver on-site primary care under value-based arrangements. The company earns payments based on care quality outcomes and reductions in hospital readmissions, leveraging its two ACOs and Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plans. Revenue is tied to attributed lives (seniors in partner communities) and measurable health outcomes rather than fee-for-service volume.
2. Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plans: Revenue from administering Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plans covering senior housing residents, with capitated payments per member per month and performance-based incentives tied to quality metrics and risk adjustment.
3. ACO Shared Savings: Revenue generated through shared savings arrangements via the company's two Accountable Care Organizations, distributing cost savings achieved through reduced hospitalizations and improved care coordination back to the organization.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Curana Health delivers on-site primary care services directly within senior housing communities—including independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing facilities, and continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs). Embedded provider teams deliver preventive care, chronic condition management, and 24/7 virtual and in-person access. The company also operates two Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) and Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plans to support value-based care contracting across its network of 2,000+ senior housing communities and 200,000+ seniors in the United States.

Product overview

Curana Health is a national value-based care platform organized around on-site primary care services delivered within senior housing communities (independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and CCRCs). The company operates two Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) and offers Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plans, collectively supporting over 200,000 seniors across more than 2,000 communities in 34 states. Core service lines — SNF/LTC Services, Senior Living Services, and CCRC Services — represent distinct care settings under a unified model built on embedded providers, 24/7 virtual access, preventive care, and chronic condition management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• On-Site Primary Care Services Embedded provider visits and primary care services delivered directly within senior housing communities, eliminating the need for residents to travel. Covers preventive care, chronic condition management, and 24/7 access via in-person or virtual visits, designed for seniors living in partner communities.
• SNF / LTC Services On-site clinical care services for skilled nursing facilities (SNF) and long-term care (LTC) facilities. Designed to support operator staff, reduce hospital readmissions and return-to-acutes, and improve patient outcomes for higher-acuity residents.
• Senior Living Services Integrated healthcare for independent, assisted, and memory care senior living communities, enabling residents to age in place with coordinated medical support from embedded provider teams.
• CCRC Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduction in hospitalizations
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• The Carlisle NaplescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 July 2025The Carlisle Naples, a senior rental community in Naples, Florida, announced a partnership with Curana Health to provide on-site primary care services for its residents. Curana Health joins existing rehabilitation provider EmpowerMe Wellness to offer integrated medical care including preventive care, chronic condition management, and therapy services. The partnership reinforces The Carlisle Naples' ongoing investment in health-focused amenities for its residents.
• Benchmark Senior LivingmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBenchmark Senior Living is listed as a customer partner on Curana Health's website, receiving on-site primary care and value-based care coordination services across its senior living communities.
• Christian Living CommunitiesmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChristian Living Communities partners with Curana Health for integrated on-site healthcare services across its senior living communities.
• Bickford Senior LivingmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBickford Senior Living is listed as a customer partner on Curana Health's website, receiving on-site primary care services across its communities.
• Covenant Health NetworkmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCovenant Health Network partners with Curana Health for on-site primary care and value-based care coordination across its senior living communities.
• Cedar CommunitymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCedar Community is listed as a partner community receiving Curana Health's integrated healthcare services.
• Presbyterian Senior LivingmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPresbyterian Senior Living partners with Curana Health for on-site primary care services across its communities. Ware Presbyterian Village is featured as a specific case study.
• John Knox VillagemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJohn Knox Village is listed as a partner community receiving Curana Health's integrated healthcare services.
• Ohio LivingmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOhio Living is listed as a partner community receiving Curana Health's on-site primary care and value-based care services.
• Western Home CommunitiesmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWestern Home Communities is listed as a partner community receiving Curana Health's integrated healthcare services.
• Frontier Senior LivingmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrontier Senior Living is listed as a partner community receiving Curana Health's on-site primary care services.
• Charter Senior LivingmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCharter Senior Living is listed as a partner community receiving Curana Health's integrated healthcare services.
• EmpowerMe WellnessminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEmpowerMe Wellness is an existing rehabilitation provider at The Carlisle Naples community that co-exists alongside Curana Health's on-site primary care services, forming an integrated care team for residents.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• ChenMed: Family-owned, value-based primary care group serving low-to-moderate-income seniors with chronic conditions through owned and embedded clinics. Operates its own MA plans and risk-bearing entities. Closely comparable to Curana in senior-focused, capitated primary care model.
• Agilon Health: Public value-based care platform partnering with primary care physicians to manage senior MA populations under global capitation contracts. Comparable risk-bearing model and ACO/MA economics, but partners with independent PCPs rather than embedding its own clinicians into senior housing.
• InnovAge Holding Corp. Public provider of PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) services for dual-eligible seniors, operating its own risk-bearing entities and capitated contracts. Comparable dual-eligible senior focus and capitated payment model, though PACE centers are facility-based rather than embedded in existing senior housing.
• Oak Street Health: Value-based primary care provider focused exclusively on Medicare-eligible seniors, operating dedicated clinics and embedded models. Acquired by CVS Health in 2023 for ~$10B. Directly comparable to Curana in target population, risk-bearing model, and ACO participation.

Emerging players

• ConcertoCare: In-home and community-based primary care provider for seniors and other vulnerable populations under risk-bearing arrangements with MA plans. Comparable target population and value-based model, with overlapping but less senior-housing-specific delivery focus than Curana.
• Aledade: Physician-focused ACO network enabling independent primary care practices to participate in risk-bearing contracts with Medicare and other payers. Comparable ACO/shared-savings infrastructure and senior population focus, though Aledade's model is practice-partner rather than community-embedded.
• Bloom Healthcare: In-home primary care and geriatrics provider serving seniors in senior living communities and home settings across multiple states under value-based contracts. Directly comparable to Curana's embedded senior care model and MA attribution approach, but with smaller geographic footprint.
• Patina Health: Tech-enabled primary care and care coordination service for older adults delivered in-home and virtually, with risk-bearing contracts from MA plans. Comparable senior-focused, value-based care delivery but with a virtual-first model rather than community-embedded clinicians.

Broad incumbents

• VillageMD: Value-based primary care platform majority-owned by Walgreens Boots Alliance, operating clinics and risk-bearing entities serving seniors and other populations. Comparable value-based care model and ACO participation, but with broader payer and employer relationships beyond senior housing.
• CenterWell Senior Primary Care: Humana-owned senior-focused primary care platform with hundreds of clinics and a sizeable attributed MA population. Comparable in serving seniors under capitated, value-based contracts but operates as part of a larger payer-owned portfolio rather than as an independent operator.

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/curana-health

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds3 records

Investors8 records

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M&A

Investments1 record

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