Community Medical Center

What Community Medical Center does

Community Medical Center (CMC) is a non-profit, full-service acute care hospital founded in 1922 and headquartered at 2827 Fort Missoula Road, Missoula, Montana. It operates under the LifePoint Health network and serves as the principal regional referral hospital for Western Montana, with a county service-area population of approximately 120,000. CMC runs an adult and pediatric service portfolio including a 24/7 emergency department (with real-time ER wait times displayed online), a Level IIIb NICU with a dedicated NICU Flight/Transport Team, labor and delivery (including the Special Delivery postpartum program and a Birthly virtual childbirth-class partnership), Community Children's (the state's leading pediatric medicine provider, supported by monthly Seattle Children's specialist rotations), Commission on Cancer-accredited oncology, cardiology, orthopedics (with Joint Commission Disease Specific Core Certification for Total Joints), a CARF-accredited inpatient rehabilitation center (with Brain Injury and Stroke Specialty programs), imaging, dialysis, wound care, and a Limb Preservation Program.

On the technology and clinical-operations side, CMC maintains physician-developed, evidence-based Clinical Pathways published as free downloadable PDFs for providers across Montana, standardized care protocols across limb preservation, pediatric emergency, and women's health, and a digital patient portal plus CMS price-transparency compliance tooling. Multiple national accreditations (Joint Commission Primary Stroke Center Gold Seal, Commission on Cancer, CARF, Accredited Chest Pain Center, Certified Adult and Pediatric Community Trauma Center) anchor the clinical platform.

Commercially, CMC generates revenue through direct provision of patient healthcare services across emergency, inpatient, outpatient, surgical, diagnostic, and specialty lines under standard hospital unit pricing (list-charge model published for CMS compliance). Its go-to-market is direct-to-patient regional care delivery, augmented by a referral network of critical access hospitals, Life Flight Network, and Missoula Emergency Services, and by partnerships with Seattle Children's and the Family Medicine Residency of Western Montana / University of Montana School of Pharmacy for talent pipeline and specialty coverage. Customer segments are primarily the general Western Montana population, with dedicated focus on pediatric and maternity/neonatal cohorts.

Name

Community Medical Center

Legal name

Community Medical Center

Website

https://communitymed.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1922

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Community Medical Center is a non-profit acute care hospital in Missoula, Montana, operating under LifePoint Health and serving Western Montana with emergency, Level IIIb NICU, labor and delivery, pediatrics (Community Children's), oncology, cardiac, orthopedic, and rehabilitation services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Acute Care Hospital Services

NAICS

Outpatient Care Centers (6214), Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals (622310)

SIC

Services-General Medical & Surgical Hospitals, Nec (8062), Services-Hospitals (8060)

akta.pro primary industry

Pediatric Specialty Care Centers (e.g., cardiology, oncology, neurology) (HLAFAJAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Children’s Hospitals & Pediatric Health Systems (HLAFAJAG), Children’s Hospitals (Acute Care) (HLAFAAAI)

Keywords

• Acute care hospital services
• Emergency medical services
• Labor and delivery care
• Pediatric specialty care
• Cardiac and stroke care

Headquarters

HQ city

Missoula

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Healthcare Services Revenue: Community Medical Center generates revenue through providing direct patient healthcare services including emergency room visits, inpatient hospital stays, outpatient procedures, diagnostic imaging, laboratory services, surgical services, and specialty care including oncology, cardiology, orthopedics, pediatrics, and labor and delivery services.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Community Medical Center is a full-service acute care hospital providing adult and pediatric medical services across Western Montana, anchored by a 24/7 Emergency Room, a Level IIIb NICU with dedicated neonatal transport team, oncology, cardiology, orthopedics, surgical services, rehabilitation, and imaging. The Community Children's service line leads Montana in pediatric specialty care and brings Seattle Children's specialists on-site monthly. The hospital operates as a teaching institution through the Family Medicine Residency of Western Montana and University of Montana School of Pharmacy affiliations.

Product overview

Community Medical Center is a leading healthcare system in Western Montana operating as a unified hospital offering with multiple clinical service lines rather than a platform-plus-modules architecture. The hospital provides comprehensive medical services including emergency care, surgery, cancer care, cardiology, pediatrics (through Community Children's), orthopedics, rehabilitation, imaging, dialysis, and women's health services. The institution maintains teaching hospital status with residency programs and offers specialized programs including the Limb Preservation Program, Clinical Pathways for evidence-based care, Special Delivery Program for postpartum support, and participates in tele-robotic surgery partnerships. The hospital holds multiple certifications including Joint Commission accreditation, Commission on Cancer Accreditation, and CARF Accreditation for rehabilitation programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Community Children's: Pediatric service line that leads the state in pediatric medicine, offering pediatric specialties including collaboration with Seattle Children's Hospital for monthly specialist visits.

Products and services

• Bariatrics & Weight Loss Services Comprehensive bariatric weight loss services including surgical weight loss options for patients seeking weight management solutions.
• Breast Health Services Specialized breast health care including screening, diagnostics, and treatment services for breast conditions.
• Cancer Care Oncology services providing cancer diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing care; holds Commission on Cancer Accreditation.
• Cardiology Services Heart and cardiovascular care including diagnostic testing and treatment for various cardiac conditions; supported by Accredited Chest Pain Center designation.
• Emergency Room 24/7 emergency department providing immediate care for acute illness and injury with real-time ER wait times displayed on the hospital website.
• Level IIIb NICU and Neonatal Transport Level IIIb NICU with dedicated NICU Flight/Transport Team for high-risk deliveries and critical newborn transport from across Western Montana.
• Labor and Delivery Obstetric services including labor and delivery with the Special Delivery Program supporting postpartum health and recovery; CMC is preparing to absorb increased births following Providence St. Patrick Hospital's closure.
• Pediatrics / Community Children's Pediatric services led by Community Children's, the state's leading pediatric medicine provider, offering specialties typically requiring out-of-state travel. Monthly visits from Seattle Children's specialists expand on-site pediatric specialty access.
• Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Bone, joint, and muscle care including joint replacement; holds The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval for Disease Specific Core Certification for Total Joints: Hip and Knee Replacement.
• Rehabilitation Center Inpatient rehabilitation programs with CARF Accreditation including Brain Injury Specialty Program and Stroke Specialty Program for adults.
• Imaging Services Advanced diagnostic imaging including MRI, CT, X-ray, and other radiology services.
• Dialysis Services Kidney dialysis treatment services for patients with renal failure.
• Wound Care Services Specialized wound treatment and management services for chronic and acute wounds.
• Limb Preservation Program Specialized program to prevent limb loss through advanced treatment options supported by evidence-based clinical pathways.
• Community Children's Stroke Care (Advanced Primary Stroke Center) Stroke care service certified by The Joint Commission with Gold Seal of Approval for Advanced Certification as a Primary Stroke Center, recognized for high-quality stroke care.
• Medical Education and Residency Programs Teaching hospital residency and training programs including the Family Medicine Residency of Western Montana, University of Montana School of Pharmacy residency programs, clinical rotations, job shadowing opportunities, and a nurse fellowship program.
• Special Delivery Program Postpartum support program designed to support maternal health and recovery during the critical weeks after delivery.
• Walk-in Care (FirstCare) Walk-in care services for non-emergency conditions without an appointment.

Quantifiable outcome

• Community Medical Center earned The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval for Advanced Certification as a Primary Stroke Center — a national certification recognizing high-quality stroke care.
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Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature5 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Sir H N Reliance Foundation HospitalminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 December 2025Sir H N Reliance Foundation Hospital launched India's first Tele-Robotic Surgery program in collaboration with Dhirubhai Ambani Occupational Health and Community Medical Centre, Jamnagar. The initiative enables remote expert surgical procedures powered by Reliance Jio's digital infrastructure, aiming to increase access to advanced surgical care in remote regions of India.
• Providence St. Patrick HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 October 2025Community Medical Center is prepared to take on most of Providence St. Patrick Hospital's annual births following St. Patrick's closure of its Family Maternity Center due to declining births and workforce shortages. CMC is hiring staff and increasing capacity to accommodate the expanded patient volume from Missoula.
• The Family Medicine Residency of Western MontanacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCMC is a teaching hospital that partners with The Family Medicine Residency of Western Montana and the University of Montana School of Pharmacy to offer residency programs and clinical training for future health professionals.
• University of Montana School of PharmacycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCMC is a teaching hospital that partners with The Family Medicine Residency of Western Montana and the University of Montana School of Pharmacy to offer residency programs and clinical training for future health professionals.
• Seattle Children's HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSeattle Children's sends pediatric specialists to the CMC campus each month, enabling Montana children to see pediatric specialists without traveling out of state.
• Life Flight NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCMC partners with Life Flight Network for patient transport from across Western Montana.
• Missoula Emergency ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCMC partners with Missoula Emergency Services for ground transport of patients from across Western Montana.
• Area Critical Access HospitalscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCMC partners with area critical access hospitals throughout Western Montana for patient transport and referral services.
• BirthlycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThrough a partnership with Birthly, Community Medical Center offers patients free access to a variety of perinatal education classes virtually. All classes are live, allowing patients to learn from and interact with certified and experienced childbirth educators.
• Ocean County YMCAminorGTM or Marketing PartnerThe Ocean County YMCA, with support from Community Medical Center, trained over 50 children in water safety skills. This initiative aims to help children of all abilities learn vital safety techniques and highlights community efforts to promote safety and inclusivity.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Logan Health: Regional health system based in Kalispell, MT, serving the Flathead Valley and northwestern Montana. Comparable to CMC as a Montana-based community hospital system of similar scale and rural market characteristics.
• Benefis Health System: Regional health system in Great Falls, MT, providing acute care and specialty services across north-central Montana. Comparable to CMC as a Montana-based regional hospital serving a similar rural referral population.
• Kootenai Health: Regional medical center in Coeur d'Alene, ID, serving the inland Pacific Northwest. Comparable to CMC as a regional referral hospital of similar size operating in an adjacent rural/semi-rural catchment.
• St. Vincent Healthcare: Regional acute care hospital in Billings, MT, part of the Intermountain Health system. Comparable to CMC as a Montana regional referral hospital with similar service breadth and rural referral catchment.
• St. Peter's Health: Regional health system based in Helena, MT, serving central Montana. Comparable to CMC as a community-based acute care hospital with similar service line breadth in a Montana market.
• Billings Clinic: Largest health system in Montana, serving as the regional referral center for the eastern half of the state. Comparable as a Montana-based multi-specialty hospital system with similar community hospital scale and tertiary service breadth.

Others

• LifePoint Health: Parent company/operator of CMC and a national network of community hospitals. Comparable as the corporate parent whose operating model, capital allocation, and shared services shape CMC's strategic and financial trajectory.
• Seattle Children's Hospital: Pediatric specialty partner that sends specialists to CMC monthly. While not a direct competitor in the same geography, it represents both a strategic ally for CMC's pediatric franchise and the out-of-state destination historically used by Western Montana families.

Broad incumbents

• St. Luke's Health System: Large multi-state health system based in Boise, ID, with broad service lines across Idaho and eastern Oregon. Comparable to CMC as a regional incumbent with overlapping referral territory in the inland Northwest.

Direct peers

• Providence St. Patrick Hospital: The other acute care hospital in Missoula, MT, directly competing with CMC across multiple service lines. Until recently, it was the city's primary maternity provider before closing its Family Maternity Center, making it CMC's closest comparable in geography, scale, and service mix.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/CommunityMedMT
• Facebookfacebook.com/CommunityMedicalCenter

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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