Mary Immaculate Health/Care Services

What Mary Immaculate Health/Care Services does

Mary Immaculate Health/Care Services (MIHCS) is a Massachusetts-based non-profit 501(c)(3) senior care organization founded in 1868 by the Sisters of Charity of Montreal ("Grey Nuns"). Operating from a single campus at 172 Lawrence Street in Lawrence, MA, MIHCS provides a continuum of senior care anchored by a 231-bed MI Nursing and Restorative Center, a 41-bed specialized memory care unit, CARF-accredited short-term rehabilitation, the MI Residential Community (independent senior housing), Marguerite's House (an affordable assisted living residence), and supplementary services including palliative care, respite care, and chair car transportation. The organization primarily serves frail and recuperating elders aged 55–105 across Lawrence and the broader Merrimack Valley, with 69% of residents drawn from Lawrence and the balance from surrounding towns; 31% arrive from towns across Central Merrimack Valley (e.g., Andover, Haverhill, Lowell, Methuen, North Andover, Tewksbury) and Southern New Hampshire.

MIHCS operates under a Catholic values-based mission as a member of Covenant Health, New England's largest non-profit post-acute care provider. Revenue is generated through service delivery reimbursed by Medicare, Medicaid, private pay, and long-term care insurance, supplemented by philanthropic giving through Mary Immaculate Guild, online donations, IRA QCDs, bequests, and corporate/foundation grants. Marguerite's House exemplifies the affordability positioning, offering assisted living at approximately $2,500 per month — roughly two-thirds below market average — under income restrictions. Bilingual English/Spanish services, a free activity calendar, and faith-based community outreach support a relationship-driven, referral-led go-to-market motion anchored by hospital, physician, and healthcare-network referrals.

The technology footprint is narrow and operationally focused rather than differentiated: a Curavi Health telemedicine platform delivers virtual physician assessments under the Covenant Health umbrella, Kronos manages HR and recruiting, Blackbaud processes online donations, and the specialty memory care unit applies research-based design derived from the Alzheimer's Association Habilitation Therapy Program with themed environments (Patio, Quiet Room, Bus Stop, Post Office, Memory Garden) to support wayfinding. Patient mix is dominated by long-term skilled nursing, short-term post-acute rehabilitation, and dementia care, with no enterprise (B2B) customer dimension.

Name

Mary Immaculate Health/Care Services

Legal name

Mary Immaculate Nursing/Restorative Center Inc

Website

https://mihcs.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1868

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Mary Immaculate Health/Care Services is a non-profit, Catholic-affiliated senior care community in Lawrence, Massachusetts, founded in 1868, operating a 231-bed skilled nursing center, 41-bed memory care unit, short-term rehabilitation, affordable assisted living, and independent senior housing for elderly residents across the Merrimack Valley.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Senior Care / Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation

NAICS

Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities) (623110), Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly (623312), Continuing Care Retirement Communities and Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly (6233), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120)

SIC

Services-Skilled Nursing Care Facilities (8051), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Large Campus / Multi-Building Assisted Living Communities (HLADABAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Assisted Living with Enhanced Care / High-Acuity (Aging-in-Place) (HLADABAC), Chronic Disease & Complex Care Management (Geriatrics) (HLADALAC), Social Adult Day Care (Non-Medical Supervision & Activities) (HSABANAA), Senior & Assisted Living Residential Property Management (BPAJAFAE), Chronic Care & Complex Care Management (HSABAIAD), Elder Services & Aging Support (BPAGAEAF)

Keywords

• Skilled nursing care
• Senior rehabilitation services
• Assisted living community
• Memory care services
• Independent senior housing

Headquarters

HQ city

Lawrence

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

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. Healthcare Services Revenue: Revenue from skilled nursing, assisted living, memory care, short-term rehabilitation, and adult day health services. Services covered through Medicare, Medicaid, private pay, and long-term care insurance.
2. Philanthropy and Donations: Tax-deductible donations from individuals, corporations, and foundations. Mary Immaculate Nursing/Restorative Center Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization (EIN 04-2857794). Multiple giving vehicles: online donations, stock gifts, IRA QCD, real estate, bequests, donor-advised funds.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Mary Immaculate Health/Care Services operates one of Massachusetts' most comprehensive non-profit senior care campuses, delivering a full continuum of care for older adults including a 231-bed skilled nursing center, CARF-accredited short-term rehabilitation, a 41-bed specialized Memory Care unit, affordable assisted living (Marguerite's House), independent senior housing (MI Residential Community), respite care, palliative care, and chair car transportation services on a single historic Lawrence, Massachusetts campus.

Product overview

Mary Immaculate Health/Care Services operates as a comprehensive senior care community offering a full continuum of care across multiple distinct products and services. The core offerings include MI Nursing and Restorative Center (231-bed skilled nursing), Short-Term Rehabilitation (CARF-accredited), MI Residential Community (independent senior housing), Marguerite's House Assisted Living (affordable assisted living), Memory Care (specialized dementia unit with 41 beds), and Telemedicine services. Additional services include Palliative Care, Respite Care, and Chair Car Transportation. All facilities are part of Covenant Health, a Catholic healthcare system, and are located in Lawrence, Massachusetts.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• MI Nursing and Restorative Center A 231-bed skilled nursing center providing comprehensive elder care including skilled nursing services, rehabilitation (physical, occupational, speech, respiratory therapy), therapeutic nutrition, and recreational activities. Offers both private and semi-private rooms for older adults needing around-the-clock nursing.
• Short-Term Rehabilitation CARF-accredited short-term rehabilitation unit providing post-acute care for patients recovering from illness, accident, or surgery. Features all private rooms with aggressive rehabilitation designed to return patients home within 30 days.
• MI Residential Community Nationally-recognized independent senior housing offering spacious one- and two-bedroom apartments with on-site services including daily dining, housekeeping, laundry, 24-hour staffing, and access to the continuum of care.
• Marguerite's House Assisted Living Affordable, state-of-the-art non-profit assisted living community offering spacious one-bedroom apartments with daily assistance, meals, activities, 24-hour emergency response, and care management by licensed nurses and social workers. Average cost approximately $2,500/month with income restrictions.
• Respite Care Temporary relief services for caregivers providing stays from one night to 30 days. Residents participate in life enrichment activities, enjoy meals, and experience benefits of the long-term resident environment.
• Memory Care Specialized care unit with 41 beds for Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, designed using Alzheimer's Association Habilitation Therapy Program research. Features traditional-style corridors for wayfinding, themed common areas (Patio, Quiet Room, Bus Stop, Post Office, Memory Garden), and programming based on Montessori for aging principles.
• Telemedicine Telehealth service providing virtual access to physician assessments and treatment through Curavi Health technology, minimizing disruption and anxiety for residents requiring medical attention.
• Palliative Care Program managing pain across five domains (physical, spiritual, emotional, mental, familial) for residents with chronic diseases or debilitating illnesses, focusing on symptom control and quality of life regardless of prognosis.
• Chair Car Transportation Transportation service for seniors and individuals with mobility needs, providing accessible travel options for medical appointments and community outings.

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Covenant HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMary Immaculate is a member of Covenant Health, an innovative Catholic regional healthcare system and leader in values-based, not-for-profit health and elder care. Covenant Health is New England’s largest non-profit post-acute care provider with hospitals, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, assisted living, and senior housing throughout New England and Pennsylvania. MIHCS benefits from system resources, shared best practices, and brand affiliation.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Berkshire Healthcare: Massachusetts-based skilled nursing and rehabilitation operator with multiple facilities including Hunt Nursing and Rehabilitation Center; competes with MIHCS for post-acute referrals and shares talent pool (MIHCS's Director of Nursing previously held the same role at Berkshire).
• Hebrew SeniorLife: Boston-area non-profit senior care organization operating skilled nursing, assisted living, memory care, and independent living with Harvard Medical School affiliation; comparable mission-driven, multi-level senior care operator in the broader Massachusetts market.
• Benchmark Senior Living: Massachusetts-based assisted living and memory care operator with communities across New England; directly comparable to Marguerite's House and MIHCS memory care services, with shared leadership lineage (Marguerite's House ED previously held roles at Benchmark).
• Erickson Living: Operator of continuing care retirement communities including Brooksby Village in Peabody, MA; comparable full-continuum senior care model (independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, memory care) competing in the same Greater Boston/North Shore geography.

Regional players

• Chelsea Jewish Foundation: Non-profit Massachusetts senior care provider operating skilled nursing, assisted living, memory care, and independent living facilities in the Greater Boston area; similar mission-driven, multi-level operating model with comparable resident profile.

Broad incumbents

• National HealthCare Corporation: Public operator of skilled nursing facilities, assisted living, and home care across the U.S.; comparable skilled nursing and assisted living service lines with similar Medicare/Medicaid payor mix.
• Genesis HealthCare: One of the largest skilled nursing and post-acute care operators in the U.S. with significant Massachusetts presence; competes with MIHCS for post-acute referrals and shares the same Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement dynamics.
• The Ensign Group: National skilled nursing and post-acute care operator with a portfolio of facilities across multiple states; comparable service model focused on skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and assisted living with similar reimbursement exposure.
• Life Care Centers of America: Large national skilled nursing and rehabilitation operator with facilities across the U.S. including New England; comparable service portfolio (skilled nursing, rehab, memory care) and similar Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement exposure to MIHCS.
• Covenant Health: Mary Immaculate's parent-affiliate network and New England's largest non-profit post-acute care provider; operates hospitals, skilled nursing, rehab, assisted living, and senior housing across New England and Pennsylvania, sharing back-office resources and referral pipelines with MIHCS.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/MaryImmaculateLawrence

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles28 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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