Cook Hospital

What Cook Hospital does

Cook Hospital & Care Center is a rural healthcare provider in Cook, Minnesota, operating a 14-bed acute care Critical Access Hospital and an attached Cook Care Center skilled nursing facility with 28 private resident rooms. It serves northern Minnesota residents across a 2,500 square mile region and provides 24/7 emergency care, acute and inpatient care, swing bed transitional care, outpatient procedures, rehabilitation, diagnostic imaging, laboratory services, cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation, infusion therapy, pain management, telehealth psychiatry, nutritional services, and long-term skilled nursing care.

The organization’s core operating infrastructure includes a MEDITECH Electronic Health Record system and the MyRecord patient portal, which gives patients access to medical records, lab results, medications, visit history, record downloads, and therapy appointment requests. It also uses modern diagnostic imaging equipment, SecureBillPay for online payments, and a TruBridge patient transparency estimator for healthcare cost estimates; these are enabling systems rather than proprietary healthcare technology platforms.

Cook Hospital’s go-to-market model is direct patient care through its single Cook, Minnesota facility, 24/7 emergency access, and telehealth psychiatric services. Revenue is generated through fee-for-service healthcare reimbursement from Medicare, Medicaid, commercial insurers, and patient payments, plus skilled nursing revenue from long-term care insurance, Medicare skilled nursing benefits, and private pay. Public revenue figures are not disclosed, but the organization publishes CMS-required pricing transparency information, including standard charges, cash prices, Medicare and Medicaid negotiated rates, and commercial payer rates.

Name

Cook Hospital

Legal name

Cook Hospital & Care Center

Website

https://cookhospital.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Cook Hospital & Care Center operates a rural Critical Access Hospital in Cook, Minnesota, providing emergency, inpatient, outpatient, rehabilitation, telehealth psychiatry, nutritional and skilled nursing services to northern Minnesota residents and long-term care patients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Rural Hospital Services (Critical Access Hospital & Skilled Nursing)

NAICS

General Medical and Surgical Hospitals (6221), Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities) (6231)

SIC

Services-Hospitals (8060), Services-Skilled Nursing Care Facilities (8051)

akta.pro primary industry

Critical Access & Rural Hospitals (HLAFAAAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Long-Term Care Nursing Homes (Custodial LTC) (HLADADAB)

Keywords

• Rural hospital services
• Critical access hospital
• Skilled nursing care
• Rehabilitation therapy services
• Emergency medical care

Headquarters

HQ city

Cook

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Healthcare Services Revenue: Fee-for-service healthcare delivery including emergency care, diagnostic services, inpatient care, swing bed care, rehabilitation therapy, and outpatient procedures. Revenue generated through Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial insurance reimbursement as well as patient payments.
2. Skilled Nursing Care: 24/7 skilled nursing services at Cook Care Center with 28 private resident rooms, generating revenue through long-term care insurance, Medicare skilled nursing benefits, and private pay.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Cook Hospital operates a 14-bed Critical Access Hospital providing 24/7 emergency care, acute inpatient services, diagnostic imaging, laboratory testing, physical/occupational/speech therapy, cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation, outpatient procedures (colonoscopy, EGD, infusion therapy), pain management, and telehealth psychiatry. The attached 28-room Cook Care Center provides 24/7 skilled nursing and long-term dementia-capable residential care, with seamless patient transfers between the hospital and nursing facility.

Product overview

Cook Hospital & Care Center is a 14-bed Critical Access Hospital with an affiliated skilled nursing facility, serving northern Minnesota. The organization offers a unified healthcare delivery system combining acute care, emergency services, diagnostic imaging, laboratory, therapy and rehabilitation (physical, occupational, speech, cardiac, and pulmonary), outpatient procedures (colonoscopy, EGD, infusion therapy), specialty clinics (pain management, orthopedics, psychiatry via telehealth), and long-term care through the Cook Care Center. The MyRecord Patient Portal, powered by MEDITECH, serves as the digital hub connecting patients to their health information, while the Swing Bed Program provides transitional care bridging acute hospitalization and home discharge. Together, these services form a comprehensive rural healthcare network offering same-facility continuity from emergency care through skilled nursing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cook Hospital Emergency Care 24/7 fully staffed Emergency Department serving walk-in emergency patients across a 2,500-square-mile region of northern Minnesota.
• Medical Imaging Services State-of-the-art diagnostic imaging equipment offering same-day appointments and 24/7 emergency coverage for accurate diagnostics.
• Laboratory Services Comprehensive lab testing with same-day appointment options and quick turnaround times for accurate diagnosis and treatment.
• Electromyography (EMG) EMG test that measures nerve and muscle function for diagnostic purposes.
• Physical Therapy Physical therapy services for outpatient, inpatient, and skilled nursing care, including manual therapy, post-surgical care, and rehabilitation.
• Occupational Therapy Occupational therapy services helping individuals achieve independence and meaningful engagement in daily activities.
• Speech Therapy Speech therapy services for communication and swallowing disorders, provided by certified specialists.
• Cardiac Rehabilitation Cardiac rehabilitation program for patients recovering from cardiac events or procedures.
• Pulmonary Rehabilitation Pulmonary rehabilitation services for patients with respiratory conditions.
• Wellness Center Wellness programs and services supporting overall health and well-being for community members.
• Swing Bed Program Short-term skilled nursing or rehabilitation care for patients who no longer need acute care but are not ready to return home.
• Infusion Therapy Infusion treatments and IV therapy for a variety of medical conditions.
• Telehealth Psychiatry Remote psychiatric consultations and mental health services via telehealth technology.
• Pain Management Clinic Personalized pain management plans and treatments for lasting relief from chronic pain.
• Orthopedics Orthopedic care including treatment for musculoskeletal conditions and injuries.
• Colonoscopy Outpatient colonoscopy procedure for colorectal screening and diagnostics.
• EGD (Esophagogastroduodenoscopy) Diagnostic endoscopy procedure for examining the upper digestive tract.
• Inpatient Services Acute care admissions, swing bed care, transitional care, and observation status at the 14-bed Critical Access Hospital with cardiac monitoring capabilities.
• Cook Care Center (Skilled Nursing Facility) 24/7 skilled nursing facility with 28 private resident rooms, each with en suite bathroom, shower, and lift for safety and comfort; connected directly to Cook Hospital for immediate medical care access and seamless transfers.
• Nutritional Services Meal preparation for hospital patients and care center residents, dietary management, and Medical Nutrition Therapy services provided in partnership with Community Memorial Hospital.
• MyRecord Patient Portal Online patient portal powered by Meditech that allows patients to review lab results, view medications, update personal information, see visit history, download medical records, and request appointments for therapy services.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Community Memorial HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCook Hospital partners with Community Memorial Hospital to offer Medical Nutrition Therapy services. A registered dietitian from Community Memorial works closely with patients to develop nutrition programs for managing various medical conditions including diabetes, obesity, heart disease, and gastrointestinal problems.
• Essentia Health St. Mary's Hospice and Palliative CarecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInpatient hospice and respite care available through contract with Essentia Health St. Mary's Hospice and Palliative Care (SMH&PC), a division of St. Mary's Medical Center. Plan of care managed under contract. Respite care available for maximum of 5 days.
• Virgie Hegg Hospice Partners (VHHP)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal volunteer organization raising funds to assist those with hospice needs and respite needs related to hospice care in the Cook area.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Essentia Health: Large regional health system headquartered in Duluth, MN, that is a current strategic partner of Cook Hospital (provides inpatient hospice and palliative care). Operates hospitals and clinics across northern Minnesota and Wisconsin, representing a natural regional incumbent and potential acquirer for rural CAHs like Cook.
• St. Luke's Hospital (Lake Region Healthcare): Regional referral hospital system based in Duluth, MN, that serves as a higher-acuity referral destination for rural northern Minnesota facilities like Cook Hospital. Comparable as a non-urban hospital operator in the same geography.
• Sanford Health: Large integrated regional health system based in Sioux Falls, SD, with extensive presence across the upper Midwest including rural Minnesota markets. Comparable as a broader incumbent that has acquired multiple rural hospitals and could potentially integrate Cook Hospital.
• Mayo Clinic Health System: Network of community hospitals and clinics operated by Mayo Clinic, including locations throughout southern and central Minnesota. Comparable as a broad incumbent in rural Minnesota hospital operations with a hub-and-spoke referral model.

Direct peers

• Community Memorial Hospital (Cloquet, MN): Critical Access Hospital in Cloquet, MN, that is a current operating partner of Cook Hospital for Medical Nutrition Therapy services. Very similar size, CAH designation, and rural/suburban Minnesota footprint, making it the closest direct comparable.
• Bigfork Valley Hospital: Critical Access Hospital in Bigfork, MN, serving a similarly remote rural northern Minnesota community. Directly comparable in bed count, CAH reimbursement model, and service mix to Cook Hospital.
• Ely-Bloomenson Community Hospital: Critical Access Hospital in Ely, MN, also serving a remote northern Minnesota community within the same geographic region as Cook Hospital. Direct comparable on size, scope, and rural CAH operating model.
• North Valley Health Center: Critical Access Hospital and clinic system in Warren, MN, providing rural hospital, clinic, and senior care services. Comparable in scale, CAH designation, and integrated service model to Cook Hospital.
• Scenic Rivers Health Services: Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) operating clinics in northern Minnesota including Cook, with shared physician staff (OB/GYN) with Cook Hospital. Comparable as a rural primary care operator in the same immediate geography.

Regional players

• CentraCare Health: Regional health system based in St. Cloud, MN, operating multiple hospitals and clinics across central Minnesota. Comparable as a non-urban regional system operating community hospitals and long-term care facilities.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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