Kissito Healthcare

What Kissito Healthcare does

Kissito Healthcare is a privately held, Christian-based operator of skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and assisted living facilities headquartered in Roanoke, Virginia, founded in 1999. The company runs six centers across western Virginia (in Bastian, Fincastle, Hot Springs, Lebanon, Low Moor, and Martinsville) — down from a peak of seven to eight facilities that previously included a North Carolina location — providing long-term care, short-term rehabilitation, specialized ventilator and tracheostomy care, memory care, assisted living, and outpatient therapy. The organization serves medically complex seniors and post-acute patients, with hospital referrals, discharge planners, and direct admissions serving as the primary patient acquisition channels.

The product portfolio is built around a unified clinical platform that includes 24/7 skilled nursing, short-term rehabilitation (with over 3 million minutes of therapy delivered annually, averaging 42 hours per patient), specialized respiratory care (ventilator and tracheostomy), wound care (Maple Grove is a Vohra-certified Center of Excellence), memory care, assisted living, and outpatient therapy at Brian Center Alleghany. The proprietary OmniFlow Program offers an interactive virtual respiratory training environment for residents with respiratory, dysphagia, and neurological conditions. Revenue is generated primarily through payor sources: Medicare Part A covers short-term rehabilitation, Medicaid funds long-term care for eligible residents, Veterans Aid & Attendance benefits support eligible veterans, and private pay and long-term care insurance cover assisted living and private-suite residents. Pricing is facility-specific and varies by care level, length of stay, and payor mix.

On December 31, 2025, CEO Robert McClintic announced that Larry H. Miller Senior Health would assume operations for Kissito Healthcare effective January 1, 2026, representing a complete ownership and operational transition. The company has accumulated substantial third-party validation, including CMS Five-Star ratings across all six facilities (with Brian Center Alleghany ranked the #1 SNF in Virginia), AHCA/NCAL Bronze National Quality Awards, U.S. News & World Report 2024 Best Nursing Homes recognition, and a 2026 Newsweek America's Best Nursing Homes listing for Mulberry Creek. Leadership was actively professionalized in 2024 with the addition of a VP of Operations, Corporate Director of Clinical Services, Director of Operational Reimbursement, and Director of Revenue Cycle — primarily sourced from Stonerise — in preparation for the transition.

Name

Kissito Healthcare

Legal name

Kissito Healthcare

Website

https://kissito.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Kissito Healthcare is a Christian-based, privately held operator of six skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and assisted living facilities in western Virginia, serving seniors requiring long-term care, post-acute rehabilitation, and specialized ventilator and tracheostomy services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Services

NAICS

Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities) (6231), Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly (623312), Ambulatory Health Care Services (621)

SIC

Services-Skilled Nursing Care Facilities (8051), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093)

akta.pro primary industry

Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF) (HLAFAFAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Long-Term Care Nursing Homes (Custodial LTC) (HLADADAB), Skilled Dementia Nursing / Memory Care SNFs (HLADADAE), Nursing Homes (Non-SNF) (HLAFAFAC)

Keywords

• Skilled nursing services
• Long-term care
• Short-term rehabilitation
• Ventilator and trach care
• Assisted living services

Headquarters

HQ city

Roanoke

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Skilled Nursing Services: Revenue generated from providing 24/7 skilled nursing care to residents requiring long-term care or post-acute rehabilitation services. Payments come from Medicaid, Medicare, private pay, and long-term care insurance.
2. Short-Term Rehabilitation: Intensive therapy and skilled nursing services for patients recovering from injury, illness, or procedures. Medicare Part A or private health insurance covers these stays, typically requiring a 3-night hospital stay for Medicare eligibility.
3. Assisted Living: Residential care services for individuals needing assistance with activities of daily living. Payment sources include private pay, long-term care insurance, Veterans Aid & Attendance Benefit, and Medicaid.
4. Outpatient Therapy: Physical, occupational, and speech therapy services provided to outpatients at facility locations. Services focus on fall prevention, strength/balance training, post-COVID recovery, post-stroke rehab, and joint replacement therapy.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Kissito Healthcare operates skilled nursing, rehabilitation, long-term care, and assisted living facilities primarily in Virginia. The organization delivers 24/7 skilled nursing care, short-term post-acute rehabilitation (physical, occupational, and speech therapy), specialized ventilator and tracheostomy care, memory care, wound care, and assisted living services across six skilled nursing centers and one assisted living center. Care is funded through Medicare, Medicaid, private pay, long-term care insurance, and Veterans Aid & Attendance benefits.

Product overview

Kissito Healthcare is a Christian-based healthcare organization operating six skilled nursing, rehabilitation, long-term care, and assisted living centers in Virginia. The company offers a unified portfolio of senior health services including long-term care, short-term rehabilitation, therapy services (physical, occupational, and speech), specialized ventilator and tracheostomy care, and memory care. The core product offering consists of skilled nursing facilities (Bland County Nursing & Rehab, Brian Center of Fincastle, The Springs Nursing & Rehab, Maple Grove Nursing & Rehab, Brian Center of Alleghany, Mulberry Creek Nursing & Rehab) and assisted living (Mulberry Creek Assisted Living). All facilities are interconnected through shared clinical protocols, centralized leadership, and a common commitment to quality care recognized by CMS Five-Star ratings and AHCA/NCAL awards.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Long-Term Care Services 24/7 skilled nursing, activities, dining options, and a home-like environment for residents requiring ongoing care due to chronic medical conditions or functional limitations. Funded through Medicaid, private pay, long-term care insurance, and Veterans Aid & Attendance benefits.
• Short-Term Rehabilitation Inpatient skilled nursing and intensive therapy services bridging the gap between hospital and home for patients recovering from illness, injury, stroke, or surgery. Typically requires a 3-night hospital stay for Medicare Part A eligibility, with first 20 days covered at 100% and days 21-100 at 80% with co-insurance.
• Therapy Services (Physical, Occupational, Speech) Physical, occupational, and speech therapy services provided by dedicated therapy teams to help residents and outpatients reach their highest level of functionality. Over 3 million minutes of therapy delivered annually with an average of 42 hours of focused treatment per patient.
• Tracheostomy (Trach) Care Specialized tracheostomy care services for residents with severe lung disorders, neurological issues, or infections requiring expert airway management and respiratory support.
• Ventilator Care Specialized ventilator care and safety monitoring services for residents requiring mechanical respiratory support, including ventilator weaning programs. Kissito Healthcare is recognized as a leading provider of ventilator care in Virginia and surrounding states.
• Memory Care Specialized care programs for residents with memory-related conditions including dementia and Alzheimer's disease, providing structured environments, cognitive support services, and caregiver respite.
• Assisted Living Services Residential living options for seniors who need assistance with activities of daily living but not full-time skilled nursing care, operated at the Mulberry Creek campus in Martinsville, VA. Funded through private pay, long-term care insurance, Veterans Aid & Attendance Benefit, and Medicaid.
• Outpatient Therapy Services Physical, occupational, and speech therapy services provided to community members on an outpatient basis at facility locations, including fall prevention, strength/balance training, post-COVID recovery, post-stroke rehabilitation, and joint replacement therapy.
• Wound Care Management Physician-led bedside wound care delivered through the Vohra Wound Physicians partnership, with weekly physician visits to treat residents with wound and skin issues, reducing the need to send residents to outside wound care centers or hospitals. Maple Grove Nursing & Rehab was certified as a Center of Excellence for Wound Management.
• OmniFlow Respiratory Program An interactive breathing system providing a virtual environment for respiratory training, helping strengthen lung function and improve overall conditioning for residents with respiratory conditions, dysphagia, neurological conditions, and acute or chronic pain.

Quantifiable outcome

• All six Kissito Healthcare centers received Five or Four-Star Ratings from CMS Nursing Home Compare program
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• The Ensign Group: Public operator of skilled nursing and senior living facilities across the U.S. Most directly comparable peer by business model — operates SNFs with post-acute rehab and specialty clinical programs, and is the benchmark for operator-led SNF consolidation.
• PACS Group: Public SNF operator with more than 250 skilled nursing, assisted living, and home health facilities across 14 states. Comparable mid-to-large SNF operator running a multi-state portfolio with similar Medicare/Medicaid exposure.
• National HealthCare Corporation: Public operator of skilled nursing, assisted living, home health, and hospice facilities with a strong southeastern U.S. footprint. Closely comparable business mix and payor profile to Kissito.
• Saber Healthcare Group: Privately held SNF and assisted living operator with ~130 facilities across the Midwest and Eastern U.S. Comparable as a mid-size regional SNF operator focused on rehab and complex clinical care.
• Consulate Health Care: Skilled nursing operator with facilities across the Southeastern U.S. Comparable regional SNF operator with similar Medicare/Medicaid mix and clinical acuity focus.

Broad incumbents

• Genesis HealthCare: One of the largest U.S. skilled nursing providers (taken private in 2021), operating roughly 200+ centers. A broad incumbent in the same SNF category but at a different size and footprint scope.
• Brookdale Senior Living: Largest U.S. assisted living operator. Comparable as a senior-living incumbent with overlapping resident demographics, while operating at much larger scale and in a different setting mix.

Regional players

• Stonerise Healthcare: Private SNF and post-acute operator headquartered in West Virginia. Highly comparable regionally — Kissito's VP of Operations and Corporate Director of Clinical Services both came directly from Stonerise.

Emerging players

• The Pennant Group: Public home health, hospice, and senior living provider spun off from Ensign Group. Comparable as a growing senior-care operator, though more weighted to home health and hospice than facility-based skilled nursing.

Others

• American Healthcare REIT: Healthcare REIT with a portfolio of SNF, senior living, and medical office assets. Comparable as a capital partner / landlord in the senior housing value chain that Kissito's new owner may transact through.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/KissitoHC
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kissito-healthcare

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles21 records

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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