What Ringgold County Hospital does

Ringgold County Hospital is a 16-bed Critical Access Hospital located at 504 N. Cleveland St. in Mount Ayr, Iowa, serving the residents of Ringgold County and surrounding rural communities. Founded circa 1950, the facility operates as a county-owned healthcare provider offering emergency care, inpatient care, same-day outpatient surgeries, laboratory, medical imaging, rehabilitation, wound care, vascular testing, infusion therapy, and respiratory therapy. The hospital also operates an embedded Mount Ayr Medical Clinic (open Monday–Friday, 7am–5pm) providing family medicine, pediatric care, prenatal care, allergy diagnosis and therapy, diabetes education, DOT physicals, health coaching, and telehealth visits. Specialty outpatient clinics staffed by visiting specialists cover cardiology, dermatology, nephrology, orthopedics, pain management, podiatry, and urology, eliminating the need for rural patients to travel to larger tertiary centers. The Senior Life Solutions program provides outpatient behavioral health services for seniors.

Revenue is generated on a fee-for-service basis through a payer mix that includes Aetna, Coventry, Everstep, Humana, Iowa Total Care, UnitedHealthcare, Wellmark, and Wellpoint, plus Medicare, Medicaid, and self-pay patients. Pricing is published through a machine-readable Chargemaster CSV, Good Faith Estimate documents, and an online price estimation tool. Critical Access Hospital designation provides cost-based Medicare reimbursement and regulatory protections specific to rural facilities. The hospital's underlying technology stack consists of standard electronic health records, a patient portal, secure online bill-pay, and telehealth platforms — there are no proprietary AI/ML systems or in-house technology products disclosed. Go-to-market is entirely direct-to-consumer: the hospital relies on geographic convenience, community involvement (Ringgold County CHNA, RCH Foundation), referrals, the rchmtayr.org website, online appointment requests, and a Facebook presence for patient engagement. The hospital is governed by a Board of Directors with no private equity or venture capital ownership.

Name

Ringgold County Hospital

Legal name

Ringgold County Hospital

Website

https://rchmtayr.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1950

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Ringgold County Hospital is a 16-bed Critical Access Hospital in Mount Ayr, Iowa, providing emergency, inpatient, surgical, and outpatient specialty care to residents of Ringgold County and surrounding rural Iowa communities. Its embedded Mount Ayr Medical Clinic and visiting specialty clinics serve as the primary local healthcare access point.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Rural Critical Access Hospital Services

NAICS

Ambulatory Health Care Services (621), Outpatient Care Centers (6214), Offices of Physicians (6211), Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists (621340)

SIC

Services-General Medical & Surgical Hospitals, Nec (8062), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093)

akta.pro primary industry

Critical Access & Rural Hospitals (HLAFAAAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Ambulatory Cardiology Diagnostic & Procedure Centers (Non-hospital-based) (HLAFABAK), Podiatry & Foot/Ankle Surgery Centers (HLAFAIAL)

Keywords

• Critical access hospital
• Rural healthcare services
• Outpatient specialty clinics
• Emergency and inpatient care
• Family medical clinic

Headquarters

HQ city

Mount Ayr

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Patient Care Services: Primary revenue stream from providing medical services including emergency care, inpatient care, outpatient surgeries, laboratory services, medical imaging, rehabilitation services, surgical services, and telehealth. Revenue is generated through a combination of fee-for-service payments from insurance companies, Medicare, Medicaid, and self-pay patients.
2. Specialty Clinic Services: Revenue from regularly scheduled specialty outpatient clinic visits including cardiology, dermatology, nephrology, orthopedics, pain management, podiatry, and urology provided by visiting specialists.
3. Employer Health Services: Services such as DOT physicals provided to local employers and employees in the community.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Ringgold County Hospital is a 16-bed critical access hospital in Mount Ayr, Iowa providing emergency care, inpatient care, same-day outpatient surgeries, laboratory, medical imaging, rehabilitation, wound care, and telehealth services. It also operates an in-house family medical clinic (Mount Ayr Medical Clinic) for primary care and regularly scheduled specialty outpatient clinics in cardiology, dermatology, nephrology, orthopedics, pain management, podiatry, urology, and foot & nail care, enabling rural residents to access quality healthcare locally without traveling to larger cities.

Product overview

Ringgold County Hospital is a 16-bed critical access hospital in Mount Ayr, Iowa, offering a comprehensive healthcare portfolio centered around its core hospital services and the Mount Ayr Medical Clinic. The hospital provides acute care services including Emergency Care, Inpatient Care, Laboratory, Medical Imaging, Surgical Services, and Rehabilitation Services. It operates an in-house family medical clinic (Mount Ayr Medical Clinic) offering primary care for all ages. The organization extends its reach through specialty outpatient clinics in Cardiology, Dermatology, Nephrology, Orthopedics, Pain Management, Podiatry, and Urology, eliminating the need for patients to travel to larger cities. Digital services include a Patient Portal for accessing healthcare records and an Online Bill Pay system. Specialized programs include Senior Life Solutions for geriatric mental health, Telehealth for virtual visits, and SET-PAD for peripheral artery disease treatment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Senior Life Solutions: Senior mental health and support program for elderly patients
• Mount Ayr Medical Clinic

Products and services

• Ringgold County Hospital (Critical Access Hospital) A 16-bed critical access hospital in Mount Ayr, Iowa offering modern, innovative medical treatments including emergency care, inpatient care, surgical services, and same-day outpatient surgeries for residents of Ringgold County and surrounding rural communities.
• Mount Ayr Medical Clinic An in-house family medical clinic located inside the hospital, open Monday–Friday 7 am–5 pm, providing general medical healthcare services for patients of all ages including acute injury/illness treatment, chronic disease management, vaccines, and annual physicals.
• Emergency Care 24/7 emergency medical services for urgent and life-threatening conditions at the Mount Ayr hospital facility.
• Inpatient Care Hospital-based inpatient medical care for patients requiring overnight or extended stays at the 16-bed critical access hospital.
• Surgical Services Same-day outpatient surgeries as well as inpatient surgical procedures delivered at the Mount Ayr facility.
• Laboratory Diagnostic laboratory testing services for various medical conditions to support inpatient, outpatient, and emergency care.
• Medical Imaging Advanced imaging services including X-rays, CT scans, MRI, and ultrasound for diagnostic purposes.
• Rehabilitation Services Physical therapy, occupational therapy, and rehabilitation programs including cardiopulmonary rehab and SET-PAD (Supervised Exercise Therapy for Peripheral Artery Disease).
• Senior Life Solutions Mental health support program specifically designed for seniors, providing behavioral healthcare services; operated in partnership with Psychiatric Medical Care and recognized as the 2024 Two Track Program of the Year among 250+ partner hospitals.
• Telehealth Virtual healthcare visits allowing patients to consult with providers remotely for increased accessibility, including behavioral telehealth services.
• Cardiology Clinic Specialty cardiology services provided through scheduled outpatient visits by visiting specialists.
• Dermatology Clinic Skin care specialty services offered through regular outpatient clinic visits by visiting dermatologists.
• Nephrology Clinic Kidney disease diagnosis and treatment services through scheduled specialty visits by visiting nephrologists.
• Orthopedics Clinic Bone and joint specialty care services available through outpatient appointments with visiting orthopedic specialists.
• Pain Management Clinic Chronic pain assessment and treatment services through specialty outpatient visits by visiting pain specialists.
• Podiatry Clinic Foot and ankle specialty care services available through scheduled outpatient visits by visiting podiatrists.
• Urology Clinic Urinary tract and reproductive system specialty care services through outpatient appointments with visiting urologists.
• Wound Care Specialized treatment for chronic and acute wounds delivered at the Mount Ayr facility.
• Vascular Care & Testing Diagnostic and treatment services for vascular conditions, including support for the SET-PAD program.
• Family Medicine Primary care services for patients of all ages, focusing on overall health and wellness, including pediatric care, prenatal care, diabetes education, and DOT physicals.
• DOT Physicals (Employer Health Services) Occupational DOT and other employer-required physicals provided to local employers and employees in the community.
• Infusion Therapy Outpatient infusion services for medications and treatments that require intravenous administration.
• Allergy Diagnosis & Therapy Testing and treatment services for allergies including diagnostic testing and immunotherapy.
• Prenatal Care Obstetric care services for expectant mothers including prenatal and postnatal care.
• Respiratory Therapy Treatment and diagnostic services for respiratory conditions and breathing disorders, including cardiopulmonary rehab.
• Dietitian Services Nutrition counseling and dietary management services for various health conditions.
• Health Coach Wellness coaching services to help patients achieve health goals and manage chronic conditions.
• Patient Portal (My Healthcare Records) Online platform enabling patients to access their healthcare records, view test results, and communicate with providers.
• Online Bill Pay Secure online payment system for hospital bills accessible to patients.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Decatur County Hospital: A small rural critical access hospital in Leon, Iowa, providing comparable inpatient, emergency, outpatient, and specialty clinic services to a similarly sized rural county. Operates on the same CAH economic model with a comparable service mix.
• Wayne County Hospital: A small Iowa critical access hospital in Corydon serving Wayne County and surrounding rural areas. Direct comparable in scale (small CAH), service portfolio, and rural Iowa community-hospital business model.
• Clarke County Hospital: A critical access hospital in Osceola, Iowa, delivering inpatient, emergency, outpatient, and visiting-specialty services to a rural Southern Iowa population. Closely comparable in bed count, county-level footprint, and CAH reimbursement structure.
• Davis County Hospital: A small rural hospital in Bloomfield, Iowa, with a similar critical-access scale and service mix including primary care clinic, specialty outpatient, and emergency services for a rural county population.
• Lucas County Health Center: A rural Iowa critical access hospital in Chariton providing comparable inpatient, outpatient, and specialty clinic services to a small Southern Iowa county. Direct comparable in size, ownership (county), and service breadth.
• Monroe County Hospital & Clinics: A small rural Iowa hospital in Albia offering comparable primary care, specialty outpatient, emergency, and rehabilitation services. Directly comparable in scale and rural Iowa community-hospital positioning.

Regional players

• Greater Regional Health: A small regional medical center in Creston, Iowa, slightly larger than RCH but serving an overlapping rural Southwest Iowa catchment. Comparable in CAH-style economics, specialty clinic model, and community-hospital orientation.
• Henry County Health Center: A rural Iowa health system in Mount Pleasant with a similar service mix and critical-access-style operations. Comparable in scale and rural community-hospital positioning, with a slightly broader specialty footprint.

Broad incumbents

• UnityPoint Health: A major Iowa-based regional health system that operates numerous critical access and community hospitals across the state. Represents the broader incumbent that competes with RCH for specialty referrals, telehealth reach, and patient leakage from rural Iowa.
• MercyOne: A large Iowa-based Catholic health system operating hospitals and clinics throughout the state, including rural communities. Competes indirectly for specialty referrals and serves as a likely referral destination for high-acuity cases from RCH.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/RCHmtayr
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ringgold-county-hospital

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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