Stonehill Communities

What Stonehill Communities does

Stonehill Communities is a faith-based, nonprofit 501(c)(3) continuing care retirement community (CCRC) in Dubuque, Iowa, founded by the Sisters of St. Francis in 1878 and rebranded from Stonehill Franciscan Services in 2020. The organization operates an integrated campus at 3485 Windsor Avenue that includes a 214-bed licensed skilled-nursing Health Center, the Assisi Village complex of 26 independent living apartments and five villas, 34 assisted living apartments and 14 assisted living memory care apartments, plus a 16-suite memory care household in the Health Center and a Wellness Center featuring a HydroWorx 2000 underwater treadmill therapy pool, fitness equipment, group classes, and a sauna.

Service offerings span the full senior care continuum: independent living, assisted living, memory care, long-term skilled nursing, post-acute rehabilitation, outpatient physical/occupational/speech therapy, non-medical home care (Stonehill At Home, acquired in 2023), and medical home care via a partnership with 24-Hour Care. Two recent acquisitions — Roots of Dubuque (2023) and Windsor Park Apartments, a 79-unit affordable senior living building (2024) — extended the footprint into community-based home care and affordable housing. Supporting programs include the free Caregiver Resource Center (funded by a $1M challenge grant from Jim Theisen), the CMS GUIDE Dementia Program (one of only three selected providers in Iowa), a Living Well Together community-membership program for adults 55+ ($150/month or $1,200/year), and an Iowa-approved on-site CNA training program offered free to employees.

The business model blends recurring resident fees for housing and care levels, healthcare revenue billed through Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance for skilled nursing and therapy, subscription wellness memberships with tiered Silver/Gold/Platinum pricing, private-pay home care on a monthly basis, and philanthropic donations to the Stonehill Benevolent Foundation (which subsidizes roughly $350,000 of benevolent care annually for residents unable to pay). Customer segments are primarily individual seniors 55+ and their family caregivers across northeast Iowa, with a hybrid go-to-market that combines direct admissions supported by a clinical liaison, healthcare-provider referrals, and community-led outreach through the Caregiver Resource Center, volunteer programs, and wellness memberships. Resident/family satisfaction surveys report a 99% recommendation rate.

Name

Stonehill Communities

Legal name

Stonehill Communities

Website

https://stonehilldbq.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1878

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Stonehill Communities is a nonprofit, faith-based continuing care retirement community in Dubuque, Iowa, providing a full senior care continuum — independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, home care, and wellness — for older adults in northeast Iowa.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Continuing Care Retirement Community (Senior Living)

NAICS

Continuing Care Retirement Communities and Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly (62331), Continuing Care Retirement Communities (623311), Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly (623312), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Nursing and Residential Care Facilities (623)

SIC

Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Services-Home Health Care Services (8082), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Single-Site CCRCs (HLADAEAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Nonprofit / Faith-Based CCRCs (HLADAEAC), Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRC) with Memory Care (HLADACAD), Behavioral Health & Cognitive Support Day Programs (Geriatric Mental Health) (HLADAIAF)

Keywords

• Continuing care retirement community
• Senior living services
• Skilled nursing facility
• Memory care services
• Post-acute rehabilitation

Headquarters

HQ city

Dubuque

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Senior Living Residence Fees: Monthly rental and service fees for independent living, assisted living, and memory care apartments. Fees vary by unit type and level of care services required. Entry fee options available for independent living with declining balance structure.
2. Healthcare Services Revenue: Long-term care, skilled nursing, post-acute rehabilitation, and outpatient therapy services billed through Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance. Includes therapy services, medication management, and skilled nursing care.
3. Wellness Center Memberships: Annual, semi-annual, quarterly, and monthly membership plans for fitness center access, group classes, and HydroWorx pool. Special pricing for seniors 55+ and complimentary memberships for RenewActive/Silver Sneakers participants.
4. Home Care Services: Non-medical home care services including housekeeping, meal preparation, personal care, transportation, and companionship. Billed monthly on a private-pay basis.
5. Philanthropy and Donations: Benevolent Foundation receives charitable donations, monthly giving contributions, planned gifts, and event revenue. Approximately $350,000 annually subsidizes benevolent care for residents requiring financial assistance.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Stonehill Communities operates a faith-based continuing care retirement community providing a full continuum of senior living and healthcare services on its Dubuque, Iowa campus. Its offerings span independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, post-acute rehabilitation, outpatient therapy, non-medical home care, affordable senior apartments, and a community-accessible Wellness Center with aquatic therapy. Supporting programs include a Caregiver Resource Center, the CMS GUIDE Dementia Program, and an on-site CNA Training Program.

Product overview

Stonehill Communities operates as a faith-based continuing care retirement community (CCRC) offering a comprehensive continuum of senior living and healthcare services. The organization provides multiple levels of care including Independent Living (Assisi Village with 26 apartments and 5 villas), Assisted Living (34 apartments), Assisted Living Memory Care (14 apartments), Memory Care (16 suites at Health Center), Long Term Care (214-bed Health Center), Post-Acute Rehabilitation, Outpatient Therapy, Home Care (Stonehill At Home), and Windsor Park affordable senior apartments (79 units). Supporting services include a Wellness Center with HydroWorx pool, Living Well Together membership program for active adults 55+, the Caregiver Resource Center providing free caregiver support, the GUIDE Dementia Program (CMS-funded), and an on-site CNA Training Program. The organization was founded by the Sisters of St. Francis and operates under values of compassion, hospitality, stewardship, and reverence.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Independent Living at Assisi Village Independent senior living community with 26 apartments and 5 villas offering maintenance-free living, flexible meal service, daily Catholic mass, and access to Stonehill's full continuum of care for older adults seeking to age in place.
• Assisted Living at Assisi Village Assisted living community with 34 apartments offering personalized assistance with daily activities including bathing, dressing, and medication management, supported by 24-hour certified staff for residents needing help with everyday tasks.
• Assisted Living Memory Care Specialized memory care for early to mid-stages of memory impairment with 14 private apartments, secured entrance, dementia-trained staff, and personalized services in a warm, safe home environment.
• Memory Care at Health Center Household model memory care unit with 16 private suites and secure outdoor courtyard access, offering flexible dining, spiritual, recreational, and social programs for residents with Alzheimer's or dementia.
• Long Term Care (Skilled Nursing) Skilled nursing facility with 214 licensed beds offering 24-hour professional nursing care, private and semi-private rooms, medication administration, therapy services, and personalized care plans for residents needing ongoing nursing support.
• Post-Acute Care and Rehabilitation Short-term rehabilitation and skilled nursing services following hospital stays, injuries, or illness, featuring physical therapy in the HydroWorx pool and free Wellness Center membership for three months post-discharge.
• Outpatient Therapy Physical, occupational, and speech therapy services including cognitive screening, lymphedema management, and wellness programs, with complimentary three-month Wellness Center membership upon completion.
• Stonehill At Home (Non-Medical Home Care) Non-medical home care services including housekeeping, meal preparation, bathing, hygiene, companionship, and transportation, available 24/7 in the greater Dubuque area for older adults wishing to age in place.
• Windsor Park Apartments Affordable senior living apartment building with 79 apartments including efficiency, 1-bedroom, and 2-bedroom units, offering secured building, weekday noon meals, on-site chapel, dining room, exercise room, salon, and proximity to Stonehill health services.
• Wellness Center Fitness center open to residents, staff, and community with cardio/strength equipment, indoor walking track, group fitness classes, HydroWorx 2000 underwater treadmill therapy pool, and sauna accessible via tiered Silver/Gold/Platinum memberships.
• GUIDE Dementia Program CMS-funded value-based care model providing care coordination, caregiver support, respite care, and comprehensive dementia care for Medicare-eligible individuals living at home. Stonehill is one of only three providers in Iowa selected for this program.

Quantifiable outcome

• 99% of survey respondents would recommend Stonehill to others
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Roots of DubuquecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Acquired in 2023 and rebranded as Stonehill At Home, expanding non-medical home care services throughout the Dubuque area as part of the continuum of care.
• Crescent Community Health CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership established in 2016 to provide on-site dental clinic services at the Stonehill campus, expanding comprehensive healthcare services available to residents without requiring off-site appointments.
• Community Foundation of Greater DubuquecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to establish and sustain the Caregiver Resource Center endowment. The foundation hosts the endowment fund for the center, which was established with a $1 million challenge grant from Jim Theisen.
• 24-Hour CarecoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership for certified medical home care services including skilled nursing, medication administration, physical and occupational therapy, wound care, and IV therapy. Services available in Iowa and Illinois including East Dubuque and Galena.
• Sisters of St. FrancisflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounding religious order of Stonehill Communities since 1878. Continue to provide spiritual guidance through board representation and chapel services. Legacy includes the original Xavier Hospital building now Windsor Park Apartments.
• Shalom Spirituality CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-host of annual Caregiver Wellness Retreat, providing venue for day of self-care, relaxation, and renewal for non-professional caregivers.
• NEI3AminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization co-sponsoring the Caregiver Wellness Retreat providing education and resources for caregivers in the community.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Bishop Drumm Retirement Center: Faith-based Catholic CCRC in Johnston, Iowa, operated by the Mercy One network, offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing on a single campus — directly comparable to Stonehill's continuum-of-care model and Iowa footprint.
• Benedictine Living Communities: Catholic, mission-driven nonprofit operator of senior living communities across the upper Midwest, including CCRCs with skilled nursing, assisted living, and memory care — comparable faith-based nonprofit model and continuum-of-care offerings.
• Presbyterian Homes & Services: Faith-based nonprofit provider of senior living, housing, and healthcare services across Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Iowa, with integrated CCRC campuses including assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and home care — directly comparable operational and governance model.
• Good Samaritan Society (Sanford Health): Faith-based, nonprofit senior care and services provider operating CCRCs, skilled nursing, assisted living, and home-based services across the Midwest — closely comparable faith-based nonprofit operator at meaningful scale.
• Cassia: Nonprofit, faith-affiliated senior housing, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and home care organization serving Minnesota, Iowa, and other Midwestern states — comparable continuum-of-care operating model.

Regional players

• MercyOne Dubuque: Regional Catholic health system serving Dubuque and northeast Iowa; Board member Jodie McDermott is affiliated with MercyOne, reflecting close referral and community ties — comparable faith-based healthcare footprint in the same geography.
• UnityPoint Health: Large regional health system serving Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin; Board member Tim Loeffelholz is affiliated with UnityPoint, indicating strong post-acute referral ties — comparable healthcare reach in the same geography.

Broad incumbents

• Brookdale Senior Living: Largest U.S. operator of senior living communities, including independent living, assisted living, memory care, and continuing care; serves as a broad incumbent comparison for Stonehill's CCRC and assisted living offerings.
• Atria Senior Living: National senior living operator with independent living, assisted living, and memory care communities across the U.S. — broad incumbent peer for Stonehill's residential care lines.
• Five Star Senior Living: National senior living operator offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, and healthcare services — broad incumbent peer across Stonehill's residential care footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/StonehillFranciscanServices
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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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