Sparta Community Hospital

What Sparta Community Hospital does

Sparta Community Hospital, legally Sparta Community Hospital District, is a rural critical access hospital headquartered at 818 E. Broadway Street, Sparta, Illinois, operating a network of 11 locations across Sparta, Coulterville, Marissa, and Steeleville in southern Illinois. The hospital provides 24/7 emergency services at its main campus alongside an extensive portfolio of clinical and outpatient services including cardiology, cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, diagnostic imaging with 3D mammography, endocrinology telehealth, home healthcare, hospitalist care, infusion services, laboratory, mobile health clinics, occupational health, Moody Pharmacy, physical therapy, pulmonary, sleep studies, surgical services, a swing bed program, telemedicine, and wound care. Patient-facing digital infrastructure includes a Patient Portal, online bill pay, and a Find a Physician tool.

The hospital serves rural community residents of Randolph County and the broader southern Illinois region, accepting Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance. Its go-to-market is geographically driven: physical access through distributed clinics, community engagement (Annual Hospital Week, Back to School Physicals), and outreach via social media (Facebook, Instagram), the hospital website, and earned media. The organization is governed as a public hospital district rather than as a privately held company; no parent company, private equity ownership, or venture capital investment is identified in the available data.

According to the 2026 Community Economic Impact Report prepared with the Illinois Health and Hospital Association, Sparta Community Hospital supports approximately 700 jobs through direct employment and the healthcare-spending ripple effect and generates $111.7 million in annual regional economic impact. Recent activity in 2026 includes the addition of Dr. Sara Malone at the Steeleville Clinic, a Back to School Physicals campaign, and the Hospital Week 2026 'This Is Us' community celebration.

Name

Sparta Community Hospital

Legal name

Sparta Community Hospital District

Website

https://spartahospital.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1935

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Sparta Community Hospital is a rural critical access hospital district in Sparta, Illinois, operating 11 locations that deliver 24/7 emergency, primary, specialty, rehabilitation, pharmacy, and telehealth services to residents of southern Illinois.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Hospital Services

NAICS

General Medical and Surgical Hospitals (62211), General Medical and Surgical Hospitals (622110), Ambulatory Health Care Services (621), Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities) (6231)

SIC

Services-Hospitals (8060), Services-General Medical & Surgical Hospitals, Nec (8062), Services-Home Health Care Services (8082)

akta.pro primary industry

Critical Access & Rural Hospitals (HLAFAAAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Rural Health Clinics (RHCs) (HLAFAGAL), Home Care Staffing & Nurse Registry Services (HLAFAEAK), Ambulatory Specialty Clinics (Multi-Specialty & Single-Specialty) (HLAFABAA), Multidisciplinary Outpatient Rehab Centers (PT/OT/SLP) (HLADAJAG)

Keywords

• Rural hospital services
• Emergency medical care
• Diagnostic imaging services
• Cardiac rehabilitation therapy
• Primary care clinics

Headquarters

HQ city

Sparta

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices11 records

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. Healthcare Services Revenue: Sparta Community Hospital generates revenue through providing healthcare services including emergency care, diagnostic imaging, laboratory services, surgical services, rehabilitation, pharmacy, and various outpatient services. The hospital accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Sparta Community Hospital is a rural critical access hospital providing 24/7 emergency care, inpatient hospitalist services, surgical services, diagnostic imaging (including 3D mammography), laboratory, cardiopulmonary and physical rehabilitation, swing bed skilled nursing, wound care, infusion services, home healthcare, mobile health clinics, and telehealth-enabled specialty consultations (e.g., endocrinology). It also operates a network of primary care and specialty clinics, an on-site retail pharmacy (Moody Pharmacy), and a Patient Portal supporting digital access to records and billing.

Product overview

Sparta Community Hospital District is a rural healthcare system providing a comprehensive network of clinical services across multiple facilities in southern Illinois. The hospital operates as a critical access hospital offering 24/7 emergency services and inpatient care at its main campus, supported by an extensive network of primary care clinics (Family Health Centre, Sparta Medical Office, Coulterville Medical Clinic, Marissa Medical Clinic, Steeleville Clinic), specialty services (cardiology, surgical services, rehabilitation), and satellite facilities (Broadway Plaza, North Campus Healthcare, Southwestern Community Health). The hospital's service portfolio includes diagnostic imaging with 3D mammography, laboratory services, telemedicine and telehealth programs (endocrinology telehealth), home healthcare, mobile health clinics, specialty clinics, and retail pharmacy (Moody Pharmacy). A Patient Portal provides digital access to medical records and provider communication. The hospital generates approximately $111.7 million in annual economic impact and employs approximately 700 people, operating under the guiding principles 'Believe in Better' and 'Care With Purpose'.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cardiology Heart and cardiovascular care services including consultations, diagnostics, and treatment for cardiac conditions, delivered at the Sparta Cardiology Office and main campus.
• Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Rehabilitation program for patients recovering from cardiac or pulmonary conditions, combining supervised exercise and patient education.
• Care Management Program Coordinated care services helping patients navigate healthcare needs and manage chronic conditions across providers and settings.
• Coumadin Clinic Specialized clinic for patients on anticoagulation therapy, providing INR monitoring and warfarin dose management.
• Diagnostic Imaging Medical imaging services including X-ray, CT, MRI, and ultrasound for diagnostic purposes.
• 3D Mammography Advanced 3D tomosynthesis breast imaging technology for improved cancer detection accuracy, offered as part of diagnostic imaging.
• Emergency Services 24/7 emergency department at the main hospital campus providing urgent medical care for acute injuries and illnesses.
• Endocrinology Telehealth Remote endocrinology consultations via telemedicine for diabetes and hormonal disorder management.
• Home Healthcare Medical services delivered at patients' homes for those with difficulty traveling to facility locations.
• Hospitalist Services Inpatient care services provided by physicians specializing in hospital medicine.
• Infusion Services IV therapy and medication administration services for various medical conditions on an outpatient basis.
• Laboratory Services Clinical laboratory testing for diagnosis, monitoring, and health screening purposes.
• Mobile Health Clinics Mobile medical units bringing healthcare services to underserved and remote communities across the service region.
• Occupational Health Workplace health services including pre-employment exams, workers' compensation care, and workplace safety programs.
• Moody Pharmacy On-site pharmacy providing prescription medications and pharmaceutical services to patients.
• Physical Therapy Rehabilitation services including therapeutic exercises, manual therapy, and mobility training.
• Pulmonary Services Respiratory care services for lung and breathing disorders, including diagnostics and treatment.
• Sleep Studies

Quantifiable outcome

• $111.7 million annual economic impact to the region
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Illinois Health and Hospital AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 May 2026The Illinois Health and Hospital Association (IHA) partnered with Sparta Community Hospital to prepare the 2026 Community Economic Impact Report. IHA provides assistance to hospitals across Illinois for economic impact analysis and advocacy.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Anderson Hospital (Maryville, Illinois): Mid-sized community hospital in the Metro East / southwestern Illinois region; broader service line than Sparta but competes for the same regional referral population and specialty cases.

Direct peers

• Ferrell Hospital (Eldorado, Illinois): Rural southern Illinois community hospital providing comparable acute care, primary care, and outpatient services to small-town residents; similar scale and rural critical access profile.
• Memorial Hospital (Chester, Illinois): Critical access community hospital in Randolph County, IL, offering similar rural inpatient, emergency, and primary care services in an adjacent county to Sparta. Highly comparable in scale, mission, and service mix.
• Ste. Genevieve County Memorial Hospital: Critical access hospital in a small Missouri county adjacent to Sparta, IL, offering similar rural inpatient, emergency, and primary care services to a comparable catchment population.
• Red Bud Regional Hospital: Rural southern Illinois community hospital providing comparable inpatient, emergency, outpatient, and specialty services to small-town residents in the same regional market as Sparta Community Hospital.
• HSHS St. Joseph's Hospital (Breese): Hospital Sisters Health System rural hospital in southern Illinois providing comparable community hospital services including emergency, inpatient, and specialty care to rural residents.
• Washington County Hospital (Nashville, Illinois): Rural critical access hospital in southern Illinois offering a near-identical mix of emergency, inpatient, clinic, and rehabilitation services to a small-town service area.
• Perry County Memorial Hospital (Perryville, Missouri): Rural critical access hospital in a neighboring state serving a similar small-town, agriculture-dependent population with a comparable service portfolio of emergency, inpatient, clinic, and home health services.

Broad incumbents

• BJC HealthCare (system affiliate hospitals): Large regional health system in the St. Louis / Metro East area that competes for higher-acuality referrals and specialty patients that Sparta cannot retain locally.

Others

• Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network (ICAHN): Statewide network supporting critical access hospitals across Illinois; not a competitor but a peer ecosystem organization that provides shared services, advocacy, and benchmarking relevant to Sparta's operating model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/SCHQHC
• Instagraminstagram.com/sparta_community_hospital

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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