Yoakum Community Hospital

What Yoakum Community Hospital does

Yoakum Community Hospital is a private, non-profit Critical Access Hospital located at 1200 Carl Ramert Drive in Yoakum, Lavaca County, Texas, serving the rural Crossroads region including DeWitt County. Founded in 1922 and operated since 1998 under a lease agreement with Community Hospital Corporation (Plano, Texas), the hospital is owned by the publicly constituted Yoakum Hospital District and governed by a local Board of Trustees. The 53,000-square-foot main facility (completed 1997) plus a 21,000-square-foot Medical Office Building (2014) house 20 private Med/Surg beds with remote telemetry monitoring and a Level 4 Trauma-designated 24/7 Emergency Department. YCH is one of only 16 of 91 Texas Critical Access Hospitals to earn CIHQ accreditation and has been recognized among the Chartis Top 100 Rural Critical Access Hospitals in both 2024 and 2025.

The hospital delivers a comprehensive service portfolio spanning Emergency, Laboratory, Medical/Surgical, Surgery (over 600 procedures annually), Radiology (CT, 1.5T MRI, 3D mammography, nuclear medicine, and newly added Fluoroscopy), Respiratory, Wound Care with Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, the New Horizons Counseling Center (behavioral health), the Yoakum Family Practice primary care clinic, the Therapy Center (PT/OT/speech, cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation, aquatic therapy), the Swing Bed transitional care program, and an Outpatient Specialty Clinic hosting visiting specialists in cardiology, orthopedics, gastroenterology, urology, pain management, podiatry, and behavioral health. Patient-facing digital infrastructure includes dual patient portals (hospital and family practice) and a browser-based telehealth video platform.

Revenue is generated under a fee-for-service model with cost-based Medicare reimbursement (per the Critical Access Hospital designation granted January 1, 2004), supplemented by Medicaid and commercial insurance plus self-pay, with a financial assistance program offering 100% charity care at or below 200% of Federal Poverty Guidelines and discounted rates between 200-400% FPG. Go-to-market is hybrid: community-led through 100+ years of local trust, physician referrals, and tax-district backing; and direct-to-consumer via 24/7 ED access, self-referrable mammography and physical therapy, and physician referral channels. Customer segments include Rural Community Residents (primary), Swing Bed post-acute patients, Mental Health patients across the lifespan, and Rehabilitation patients recovering from surgery, cardiac events, or stroke.

Name

Yoakum Community Hospital

Legal name

Yoakum Community Hospital

Website

https://yoakumhospital.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1922

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Yoakum Community Hospital is a non-profit Critical Access Hospital serving Lavaca and DeWitt Counties, Texas, providing 24/7 emergency, surgical, rehabilitative, wound care, behavioral health, and primary care services through a 20-bed facility operated under Community Hospital Corporation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Rural Hospital Services

NAICS

Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals (6223), Outpatient Care Centers (6214), Offices of Physicians, Mental Health Specialists (621112)

SIC

Services-General Medical & Surgical Hospitals, Nec (8062), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093)

akta.pro primary industry

Ambulatory Specialty Clinics (Multi-Specialty & Single-Specialty) (HLAFABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Multidisciplinary Outpatient Rehab Centers (PT/OT/SLP) (HLADAJAG), Post-Acute Transitional Care / Subacute Rehab Centers (HLADAJAN), Outpatient Mental Health & Counseling Clinics (HLAFABAC)

Keywords

• Rural hospital services
• Critical access hospital
• Emergency medical care
• Swing bed rehabilitation
• Outpatient specialty clinic

Headquarters

HQ city

Yoakum

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, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Healthcare Services Revenue: Fee-for-service healthcare delivery including emergency services, inpatient care, outpatient services, laboratory, radiology, surgery, and specialty clinic visits. The hospital accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial insurance. As a Critical Access Hospital, receives cost-based reimbursement for services.
2. Swing Bed Program: Skilled nursing and therapy services covered by Medicare and many insurance providers for patients who no longer qualify for inpatient care but still need medical support.
3. Specialty Clinic Services: Outpatient clinic offering access to visiting specialists including cardiology, orthopedics, gastroenterology, urology, pain management, podiatry, and behavioral health without requiring patients to travel.
4. Financial Assistance Program: Financial assistance available for patients with demonstrated inability to pay. Patients at or below 200% of Federal Poverty Guidelines receive 100% discount. Patients between 200-400% of FPG receive discounted rates.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Yoakum Community Hospital is a Critical Access Hospital providing inpatient and outpatient healthcare services to rural residents of Lavaca County, DeWitt County, and surrounding areas. The hospital delivers 24/7 emergency care, medical/surgical inpatient services, surgery, radiology, laboratory, respiratory therapy, rehabilitation, wound care with hyperbaric oxygen therapy, behavioral health, and primary care through its on-campus Yoakum Family Practice. Outpatient specialty clinics host visiting physicians in cardiology, orthopedics, gastroenterology, urology, pain management, podiatry, and behavioral health, complemented by a Swing Bed skilled nursing program and telehealth services.

Product overview

Yoakum Community Hospital operates as a Critical Access Hospital (designated January 1, 2004) providing comprehensive healthcare services through a unified hospital system. The facility offers emergency, laboratory, medical/surgical, radiology, respiratory, surgery, therapy, and wound care services, supplemented by specialty outpatient clinics and the Yoakum Family Practice primary care clinic. Patient-facing digital services include dual patient portals and telehealth capabilities. The hospital's Therapy Center consolidates physical, occupational, speech, cardiac, and pulmonary rehabilitation, while the Swing Bed Program provides transitional skilled nursing care. The facility also houses the New Horizons Counseling Center for behavioral health services and an Outpatient Clinic hosting visiting specialists to reduce patient travel needs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Emergency Services 24-hour emergency department with Level 4 Trauma Facility designation, staffed round-the-clock with qualified physicians and nurses trained in cardiac, pediatric, and trauma emergencies.
• Laboratory Services Diagnostic laboratory providing transfusion and phlebotomy services for inpatients and outpatients, with outpatient hours Monday-Friday 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and weekends 8:30 a.m. to noon.
• Medical/Surgical Inpatient Services Inpatient hospital care for acute illnesses and post-operative surgical care, featuring 20 private beds with remote telemetry monitoring capabilities.
• New Horizons Counseling Center Outpatient behavioral health center offering individual, family, and focus group therapy using evidence-based practices for anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and other behavioral health concerns across all age groups.
• Outpatient Specialty Clinic Specialty clinic bringing visiting physicians to the community, eliminating travel needs. Specialties include cardiology, orthopedics, gastroenterology, nephrology, urology, and pain management.
• Radiology Services Comprehensive imaging services including X-Ray (24/7, no appointment needed), CT Scan, Ultrasound, Echo Cardiac Ultrasound, Vascular Ultrasound, 1.5T MRI, Nuclear Medicine, 3D Digital Mammography, Bone Density, Fluoroscopy, and Low Dose CT Chest Cancer Screening.
• Respiratory Services Respiratory therapy providing diagnostic procedures, therapeutic interventions, emergency response, patient education, and pulmonary rehabilitation programs for chronic lung conditions.
• Surgery Services Surgical services performing over 600 procedures annually across general surgery, orthopedics, podiatry, urology, gastroenterology, and ophthalmology specialties.
• Therapy Center Comprehensive rehabilitation services including physical, occupational, speech, cardiac, pulmonary, and respiratory therapy, along with aquatic therapy and the swing bed program for skilled nursing services.
• Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine Specialized wound care and hyperbaric oxygen therapy for chronic or non-healing wounds, diabetic foot ulcers, bone infections, radiation tissue damage, and compromised skin grafts.
• Yoakum Family Practice Primary care clinic providing comprehensive family healthcare services including preventive care, acute and chronic disease management, wellness guidance, and on-site diagnostics and procedures for patients of all ages.
• Swing Bed Program Skilled nursing and therapy program helping patients transition from hospital care to everyday life, providing skilled nursing, physical, speech, or respiratory therapy with social and spiritual support.
• Telehealth Services Virtual telemedicine appointments with video consultations using browser-based technology compatible with desktop and mobile devices.
• Patient Portal Online patient portals (hospital and family practice) providing patients access to medical records, test results, and health information management.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 600 surgical procedures performed annually
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Community Hospital CorporationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1998In September 1998, the Hospital District officially leased the hospital to Community Hospital Corporation, a not-for-profit based in Plano, Texas. CHC provides management services to the hospital. In January 2006, management reverted fully to CHC.
• Texas A&M Health Rural Health TeamcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerYoakum Community Hospital works with Texas A&M Health's Rural Health team to strengthen access to care in rural South Texas. The partnership helps ensure local communities have access to quality healthcare resources and expertise from the university.
• DeTar Healthcare SystemcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint STEMI drill conducted on September 17 to enhance emergency response for patients with severe heart attacks. The cross-region collaboration between Yoakum Community Hospital and DeTar Healthcare System tests and improves emergency cardiac care protocols.
• Chartis Center for Rural HealthminorOthersExternal organization that evaluates and ranks rural hospitals. Yoakum Community Hospital was recognized as a Top 100 Rural Critical Access Hospital based on their assessment.
• RestorixHealthminorOthersThe Wound Center at Yoakum Community Hospital is affiliated with RestorixHealth which provides dual recognition for clinical distinction and patient satisfaction excellence.
• Center for Improvement in Healthcare Quality (CIHQ)minorOthersCIHQ conducted the hospital accreditation survey and awarded Yoakum Community Hospital full hospital accreditation following a rigorous unannounced onsite assessment.
• Memorial Hermann Healthcare SystemminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrom 1998, Memorial Hermann provided management services to the hospital under the CHC lease arrangement. In January 2006, management transitioned fully to CHC.
• Yoakum Hospital DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIn February 1996, the Yoakum Hospital District assumed responsibility from the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word. The District, governed by a seven-member Board of Directors elected by qualified voters, passed a $7 million bond for new facility construction. The Hospital Tax District was created by Texas Legislature in 1965 and established by district resident vote in 1988.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Baylor Scott & White Health: Largest not-for-profit health system in Texas with an extensive rural and community hospital portfolio. Source of Yoakum's visiting specialists and a potential acquisition partner; competes for tertiary referrals in Yoakum's broader catchment.
• Texas Health Resources: Major Texas health system with rural and suburban affiliated facilities. Represents the broader incumbent set competing for outpatient specialty referrals and physician placement in Yoakum's South-Central Texas region.
• CHRISTUS Health: Large Catholic not-for-profit health system operating numerous Critical Access and rural community hospitals across Texas, Louisiana, New Mexico, and beyond. Provides the broader context of system-affiliated rural care delivery that may eventually compete with or acquire independent CAHs like Yoakum.

Direct peers

• DeTar Healthcare System: Regional health system based in Victoria, TX serving the same Crossroads region as Yoakum. Partnered with Yoakum on a joint STEMI drill in 2025, indicating overlapping patient catchment and clinical referral flows. Operates a broader inpatient footprint but competes for the same specialty referrals.
• Memorial Hospital (Gonzales): Rural Texas community hospital in Gonzales County, similar scale and multi-specialty outpatient clinic model. Geographic proximity to Yoakum's referral region creates partial catchment overlap in the South-Central Texas corridor.
• Cuero Regional Hospital: Critical Access Hospital serving DeWitt County, TX—directly adjacent to Yoakum's Lavaca County primary service area. Comparable size, CAH designation, swing bed program, and visiting-specialist outpatient clinic model make it the closest functional peer in the Crossroads region.
• Lavaca Medical Center: Small rural hospital in Hallettsville, TX located within Lavaca County—the same county Yoakum primarily serves. Offers overlapping primary care, emergency, and outpatient services, creating direct competition for patients in Yoakum's own backyard.
• Ascension Seton Edgar B. Davis: Small rural hospital in Luling, TX operating as part of Ascension's rural network. Comparable Critical Access Hospital characteristics, service mix, and reliance on visiting specialists from a larger parent system.
• St. Mark's Medical Center: Rural community hospital in La Grange, TX with a similar Critical Access-style operating profile and visiting-specialist outpatient model. Comparable service line breadth and rural Texas footprint, making it a useful operational benchmark.

Others

• Community Hospital Corporation: Not-for-profit management company based in Plano, TX that has operated Yoakum under a lease since 1998. Operates a portfolio of rural and community hospitals across multiple states, providing a useful management-overhead and rural-hospital operating benchmark.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Yoakum-Community-Hospital-935095829858730/?fref=ts
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/yoakum-community-hospital

Compliance6 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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