Southeast Colorado Hospital District

What Southeast Colorado Hospital District does

Southeast Colorado Hospital District (SECHD) is a public, not-for-profit Critical Access Hospital District organized under Colorado state law as a political subdivision of the state. Established in 1963 and operational since 1969, SECHD operates from Springfield, Colorado and is the sole hospital and integrated healthcare provider for rural Baca County, located in the far southeast corner of Colorado bordering Kansas, New Mexico, and Oklahoma. The district is governed by an elected Board of Directors and funded through patient services, community donations, and enterprise zone tax credits; it has no private equity or parent company ownership. SECHD operates a 10-suite acute care hospital with 24/7 emergency services, the 10th Street Inn (40-bed intermediate care) and 10th Street Cottage (16-bed secured memory care/Alzheimer's unit), the Southeast Colorado Medical Clinic (a Certified Rural Health Clinic since 2000, dedicated 2007), Baca County Hospice, a Home Health Agency, and EMS services covering approximately 1,900 square miles of western Baca County.

The technology stack is standard for a small rural CAH and centers on the Cerner electronic health record and patient portal, a Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) for radiology, a Hitachi 128 Slice CT Scanner, a GE Carescape One cardiac monitoring system, and a Swedish Medical Center Co-Doc tele-stroke/tele-mental-health link. SECHD's service portfolio spans primary care, family medicine, specialty clinics (cardiology, dental, orthopedic, endocrinology, pulmonology, chronic pain management), clinical laboratory (CLIA-accredited), diagnostic imaging, respiratory therapy, rehabilitation (physical, occupational, speech, cardiac/pulmonary/vascular), wound care, behavioral health (Senior Life Solutions for adults 65+), home health, hospice, swing-bed rehabilitation, and ambulance services. Visiting specialists (e.g., Dr. Stephen Crowley via Health One for cardiology, Dr. Michael Morley via Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center for orthopedics starting January 2026) extend specialty access without permanent full-time staff.

SECHD's revenue model is fee-for-service patient care billed to Medicare, Medicaid, commercial insurance, and self-pay, with a Hospital Discount Care / Charity Care program that provides free care to uninsured patients at or below 250% of Federal Poverty Level and discounted rates above that threshold. The district offers a 20% self-pay discount for bills paid in full within 30 days and 10% within 60 days. Customer segments are exclusively geographic and demographic — Baca County residents, seniors requiring intermediate or memory care, homebound patients, terminally ill patients qualifying for hospice, and older adults needing behavioral health services. There is no venture funding, no M&A activity, and no expansion outside Baca County; the organization functions as a community-controlled, integrated rural healthcare safety net provider.

Name

Southeast Colorado Hospital District

Legal name

Southeast Colorado Hospital District

Website

https://sechosp.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1963

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Southeast Colorado Hospital District is a public, not-for-profit Critical Access Hospital District serving rural Baca County, Colorado since 1969, operating a 10-bed acute hospital, 56-bed long-term care facility, Rural Health Clinic, home health, hospice, and EMS covering 1,900 square miles.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Rural Hospital Services

NAICS

General Medical and Surgical Hospitals (6221), Nursing and Residential Care Facilities (623), Ambulatory Health Care Services (621)

SIC

Services-General Medical & Surgical Hospitals, Nec (8062), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Services-Home Health Care Services (8082)

akta.pro primary industry

Critical Access & Rural Hospitals (HLAFAAAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Community-Based Senior Centers with Adult Day Services (HLADAIAJ)

Keywords

• Rural hospital services
• Critical access hospital
• Long-term care
• Home health services
• Emergency medical services

Headquarters

HQ city

Springfield

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Patient Care Services: Acute care hospital services, outpatient services, emergency room care, diagnostic imaging, laboratory services, and rehabilitation services billed to patients and insurance providers
2. Long-Term Care: Intermediate care and memory care services at 10th Street Inn (40 beds) and 10th Street Cottage (16 beds) for residents requiring extended care
3. Home Health Services: Skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and social worker services provided in patients' homes, covered by Medicare, Medicaid, VA insurance, and eligible commercial insurances
4. Hospice Care: End-of-life care services for terminally ill patients, fully funded by Medicare, including 24/7 access, RN visits, medical equipment, and spiritual support
5. EMS/Ambulance Services: Emergency medical services including 911 response, Basic Life Support, Advanced Life Support, and ground transfer services covering approximately 1,900 square miles
6. Specialty Clinic Services: Cardiology, dental, orthopedic, endocrinology, pulmonology, chronic pain management, and outpatient procedures provided by visiting specialists
7. Medicare and Medicaid Programs: Government healthcare programs providing reimbursement for eligible services to qualified beneficiaries

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels8 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Southeast Colorado Hospital District is a Critical Access Hospital and political subdivision of the State of Colorado that operates a vertically integrated rural health system serving Baca County. The district delivers acute inpatient care, 24/7 emergency services, primary and specialty outpatient care, long-term intermediate and memory care, home health, hospice, EMS, laboratory, diagnostic imaging, rehabilitation, wound care, and behavioral health services for older adults, and accepts Medicare, Medicaid, commercial insurance, and self-pay patients.

Product overview

Southeast Colorado Hospital District operates as a Critical Access Hospital offering a comprehensive healthcare system across rural Baca County. The portfolio consists of a 10-bed acute care hospital with emergency services, the 10th Street Inn (40-bed intermediate long-term care), and the 10th Street Cottage (16-bed secured memory care unit). The Southeast Colorado Medical Clinic serves as the primary care hub, offering family medicine, specialty clinics (cardiology, dental, orthopedic, endocrinology, pulmonology, pain management), and telehealth services. Support services include CLIA-accredited laboratory, diagnostic imaging (X-ray, CT, MRI, bone density), respiratory therapy, rehabilitation services (physical, occupational, speech, cardiac/pulmonary/vascular), wound care, EMS, home health, hospice, and Senior Life Solutions behavioral health program for older adults. A Cerner Health patient portal provides secure health record access.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Acute Care Hospital Services Inpatient and outpatient acute medical and surgical care at the Southeast Colorado Hospital, including a 24/7 emergency department staffed by ACLS, BLS, TNCC, and PALS certified staff, swing-bed rehabilitation, and 10 private acute care suites including a safety room and bariatric-friendly room.
• 10th Street Inn (Intermediate Long-Term Care) 40-bed intermediate care community with a homelike atmosphere, featuring private and semi-private rooms, a solarium with aviary, and a patio area, providing long-term residential care for seniors.
• 10th Street Cottage (Memory Care & Alzheimer's Unit) 16-bed secured unit providing a safe, quiet environment for residents with Alzheimer's and other dementias, emphasizing quality of life and meaningful engagement.
• Southeast Colorado Medical Clinic Certified Rural Health Clinic offering family medicine, primary care, preventive services, specialty referrals, and after-hours appointments; approved provider for Medicare, Medicaid, and other governmental programs, and accepting most commercial health insurance plans.
• Specialty Clinics Visiting specialist clinics offering cardiology, dental, orthopedic, endocrinology, diabetic education, pulmonology, ultrasound, chronic pain management, and outpatient procedures at the medical clinic location.
• Clinical Laboratory Services CLIA-accredited laboratory offering chemistry, hematology, urinalysis, coagulation, transfusion services, spot testing, and certified DOT/NON DOT drug collections.
• Diagnostic Imaging / Radiology X-Ray, CT scans using a Hitachi 128 Slice CT Scanner, MRI via mobile service on Saturdays, bone density (DXA), and ultrasound services; images transmitted via high-speed computer connection to RIA for interpretation.
• Respiratory Therapy Services Pulmonary function testing, sleep studies, Holter monitoring, ABG sampling, outpatient breathing treatments, and overnight pulse oximetry.
• Rehabilitation Services Physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and cardiac, vascular, and pulmonary rehabilitation programs for inpatient, outpatient, long-term care, and home health patients.
• Wound Care Services Non-invasive wound treatment including Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (KCI Wound VACs), Total Contact Casting, debridement, limb compression, advanced biological dressings, and photobiomodulation (laser therapy).
• Emergency Medical Services (EMS) 911 response, Basic Life Support, Advanced Life Support, fire/hazmat standby, medical/trauma standby, and emergency ground transfer services covering western Baca County (approximately 1,900 square miles).
• Home Health Services Skilled nursing, rehabilitation services (physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy), social worker services, medication management, wound care, diabetes care, and both long-term Medicaid and acute home health services for patients in Baca County and Kim, CO.
• Baca County Hospice End-of-life care with 24/7 access, pain and symptom management, wound care, medical equipment, bereavement support, spiritual care, and volunteer services for terminally ill patients and their families in Baca County and Kim, CO; fully funded by Medicare.
• Telehealth Visit Secure video visits enabling patients to receive follow-up care and minor urgent care consultations remotely, eliminating the need to travel to the clinic.
• Senior Life Solutions Behavioral Health Program Outpatient behavioral health program for older adults (typically 65+) experiencing depression, anxiety, or other mental health challenges associated with aging, including group and individual therapy, medication management, and after-care planning.
• Dental Specialty Clinic Rural health dental services provided at the Southeast Colorado Rural Health Dental Clinic at 900 Church St., Springfield, using new state-of-the-art equipment.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 90% of Senior Life Solutions program participants report significant improvement in symptoms
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Arkansas Valley Regional Medical CentercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Dr. Michael Morley, Orthopedic Surgeon from Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center, will begin offering an orthopedic clinic at Southeast Colorado Hospital District starting January 2026, one day each month. This partnership brings high-quality specialty care closer to home for rural communities.
• Health OnecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Stephen Crowley has been providing cardiology care for patients in Baca County for over 18 years via the Health One outreach program.
• CernercoreTechnology or IntegrationCerner Health patient portal providing secure online access to health information including lab results, vital signs, immunizations, and documents. SECHD uses Cerner for electronic health records and patient portal functionality.
• Swedish Medical CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSoutheast Colorado Hospital uses Swedish Medical Center's Co-Doc system for remote mental health crisis and stroke evaluations, allowing specialists to evaluate patients immediately and enabling SECHD providers to initiate recommended treatments.
• RIA (Radiology Imaging Associates)coreTechnology or IntegrationRadiological images are transmitted via high-speed computer connection to RIA where images are interpreted and reports generated by licensed radiologists.
• Colorado Department of HealthcoreOthersSECHD adheres to Colorado Department of Health guidance for COVID-19 and other health protocols in their nursing facilities.
• American Red CrossminorOthersBlood transfusion services receive routine shipments from American Red Cross.
• Alzheimer's AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSoutheast Colorado Hospital District works with the Alzheimer's Association for education, resources, and support for dementia patients and families. RoseMary Jaramillo serves as Director of Community Engagement for the Alzheimer's Association serving southeast Colorado.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Weisbrod Memorial County Hospital: Critical Access Hospital in Eads, Colorado serving Kiowa County in rural eastern Colorado. Directly comparable as a similarly sized rural hospital district in the same region of eastern Colorado with overlapping service profile.
• Haxtun Hospital District: Critical Access Hospital in Haxtun, Colorado serving Phillips County on the eastern plains. Closely comparable small rural Colorado hospital district with integrated acute care, clinic, and long-term care services for a similarly small population.
• Conejos County Hospital: Critical Access Hospital in La Jara, Colorado serving the San Luis Valley. Comparable small rural Colorado hospital district providing integrated acute care, clinic, and emergency services to a similarly isolated and medically underserved population.
• Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center: Critical Access Hospital in La Junta, Colorado serving rural southeast Colorado and western Kansas. Direct peer given similar rural Colorado service area, comparable size, and existing partnership with SECHD for orthopedic specialist outreach.
• Prowers Medical Center: Critical Access Hospital in Lamar, Colorado serving Prowers County and surrounding rural southeast Colorado communities. Directly comparable as a similarly-sized rural Colorado hospital district with overlapping geographic service area and comparable service mix including acute care, clinic, and EMS.
• Spanish Peaks Regional Health Center: Critical Access Hospital in Walsenburg, Colorado serving Huerfano County. Comparable rural Colorado provider with similar integrated service model including hospital, clinic, and long-term care components serving a small rural population.
• Kit Carson County Memorial Hospital: Critical Access Hospital in Burlington, Colorado serving Kit Carson County on the eastern Colorado plains. Closely comparable rural hospital district with similar bed count, clinic services, and rural eastern Colorado demographic profile.
• Lincoln Community Hospital: Critical Access Hospital in Hugo, Colorado serving Lincoln County. Comparable small rural Colorado hospital district providing acute care, emergency, and clinic services to a similarly small and geographically isolated population.
• Mt. San Rafael Hospital: Critical Access Hospital in Trinidad, Colorado serving Las Animas County. Similar rural Colorado hospital serving an isolated community with comparable service breadth including acute care, clinic, and long-term care.

Regional players

• Rangely District Hospital: Critical Access Hospital in Rangely, Colorado serving Rio Blanco County in northwest Colorado. Comparable small rural Colorado district hospital with similar Critical Access designation, though serves a different geographic region of the state.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Southeast-Colorado-Hospital-District-565508513582377
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/southeast-colorado-hospital-district

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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