Crenshaw Community Hospital

What Crenshaw Community Hospital does

Crenshaw Community Hospital is a Critical Access Hospital (CAH) located at 101 Hospital Drive in Luverne, Alabama, operated by the Crenshaw County Health Care Authority, a public state-government entity founded in 1963. It provides a comprehensive range of acute-care services to Crenshaw County and surrounding rural areas, including a 24/7 emergency department, a 20-bed psychiatric unit for adults 19+, medical/surgical inpatient care, outpatient infusion (IV antibiotics, fluids, transfusions, osteoporosis therapy), general surgery and endoscopy, and swing-bed rehabilitation. The facility also operates board-certified radiology (CT, CT Calcium Scoring, ultrasound, X-ray), same-day lab services, and two affiliated clinics: Crenshaw Family Care Center (primary and urgent walk-in care) and Crenshaw Pain Management Center (chronic and acute pain management).

The technology footprint is standard for a community hospital: electronic medical records, conventional imaging systems, and the third-party MyCareCorner patient portal for online access to health history and test results. A notable infrastructure asset is the only designated helicopter pad in the area, supporting emergency flight operations. Patient-facing digital channels are limited to the portal and a TruBridge-powered shoppable-services price estimator consistent with CMS price-transparency requirements.

The revenue model is fee-for-service healthcare delivery under CAH reimbursement. Outpatient services are reimbursed at 101% of reasonable cost under Method I; professional services are paid on the Medicare B Fee Schedule; all services are subject to Medicare Sequestration. Payment flows from Medicare, Medicare Advantage plans (Humana Advantage Care Plans are explicitly price-disclosed), Medicaid, commercial insurers, and self-pay patients. Pricing is unit-based, with disclosed per-diem rates (~$1,971.48 for room and board) and tiered ER visit codes. The go-to-market is direct-to-consumer, with community engagement (Facebook, Community Health Needs Assessment) as the primary awareness channel and on-site facility access as the delivery channel. Customer segments are horizontally diversified across emergency, behavioral health, primary care, and pain management use cases.

Name

Crenshaw Community Hospital

Legal name

Crenshaw County Health Care Authority

Website

https://crenshawcommunityhospital.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1963

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Crenshaw Community Hospital is a Critical Access Hospital in Luverne, Alabama operating 24/7 emergency care, behavioral health, surgery, imaging, outpatient infusion, and primary care services for rural Crenshaw County under the Crenshaw County Health Care Authority.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Hospital Services

NAICS

Ambulatory Health Care Services (621), Freestanding Ambulatory Surgical and Emergency Centers (621493), Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists) (621111), Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals (622310)

SIC

Services-General Medical & Surgical Hospitals, Nec (8062), Services-Hospitals (8060), Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Skilled Nursing Care Facilities (8051)

akta.pro primary industry

Critical Access & Rural Hospitals (HLAFAAAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Hospital-Operated Urgent Care Centers (HLAFADAC), Residential Mental Health Treatment Centers (HLAFACAC), Subacute Care Units (High-Acuity Transitional Care) (HLADADAC), Public/County Primary Care Clinics (HLAFAGAI)

Keywords

• Community hospital services
• Emergency medical care
• Behavioral health inpatient
• Rural healthcare services
• Critical access hospital

Headquarters

HQ city

Luverne

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Healthcare Services Revenue: The hospital generates revenue through providing healthcare services including emergency care, outpatient services, inpatient care, surgical procedures, diagnostic imaging, laboratory services, mental health services, and rehabilitation. Payment is received from insurance providers (including Medicare and Medicaid), Medicare Advantage plans, and self-pay patients. As a Critical Access Hospital (CAH), reimbursement for outpatient services is at 101 percent of reasonable cost under Method I.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Crenshaw Community Hospital is a Critical Access Hospital providing inpatient, outpatient, medical, and surgical care to patients in Crenshaw County, Alabama. The hospital delivers a comprehensive range of services including 24/7 emergency care, a 20-bed psychiatric behavioral health unit, lab and imaging services, outpatient infusion therapies, general surgery, medical-surgical care, and swing bed rehabilitation, supported by affiliated primary care and pain management clinics.

Product overview

Crenshaw Community Hospital is a healthcare provider offering a comprehensive range of medical services from emergency care to outpatient services, mental health care, medical/surgical, swing bed rehabilitation, and physical therapy. The hospital operates multiple specialized units including a 20-bed psychiatric unit for behavioral health services, imaging services (CT, ultrasound, X-ray), surgical services, and outpatient infusion therapies. The hospital also operates two affiliated clinics: Crenshaw Family Care Center (primary and urgent care) and Crenshaw Pain Management Center. Patient access is facilitated through the MyCareCorner patient portal for viewing health records and test results online.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MyCareCorner: Patient portal platform for reviewing health history and accessing test results

Products and services

• Emergency Care 24/7 emergency department staffed by specially trained physicians and personnel, providing emergency care for life-threatening situations, accidents, routine illnesses, and post-office-hours needs. Includes emergency flight operations via the only designated helicopter pad in the area, with little to no waiting time for treatment.
• Behavioral Health - Specialty Services 20-bed psychiatric unit providing acute stabilization for adults over 19. Delivered by a multi-disciplinary team of licensed therapists, social workers, nurses, and psychiatrists with 24/7 admissions, average length of stay 7-10 days. Most major insurances accepted, including Medicare and Medicaid.
• Lab Services Phlebotomy and specimen collection services for physicians and patients with same-day service on most routine tests. Operating hours 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM, with results delivered via fax, remote print, electronic interface, mail, or hand delivery.
• Imaging Services Radiology services including CT Scans, CT Calcium Scoring, Ultrasound, and X-Ray, delivered by experienced technicians and board certified radiologists for early detection and in-depth diagnostic imaging.
• Outpatient Services Various physician-ordered treatments and infusions including IV antibiotics, IV fluids, blood transfusions, IV treatments for osteoporosis, and G tube replacement.
• Surgery General surgery and endoscopy procedures performed by the hospital's surgical team, providing personalized care and personal attention for patients.
• Med Surg Unit Medical-surgical inpatient care unit where patients receive daily physician visits, with nurses keeping patients and families informed of tests, results, treatment progress, and anticipated discharge date and time.
• Crenshaw Family Care Center Affiliated primary care and urgent walk-in clinic at 58 Roy Beall Drive, Luverne. Provides preventive care, health screenings, vaccines, flu shots, allergy shots, pre-employment physicals, and blood work. Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm. Accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and most major insurances.
• Crenshaw Pain Management Center Specialized pain management clinic treating arthritis pain in spine and joints, back and neck pain (including persistent post-surgical pain, sciatica, work-related injuries), Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), headaches, muscle spasm pain, nerve damage, and shingles pain.
• MyCareCorner Patient Portal Free online patient portal enabling patients to review their health history, access test results, and manage their health information anytime. Patients receive email invitations to register.

Quantifiable outcome

• Average length of stay for psychiatric patients is 7-10 days
• +1 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature3 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Evergreen Medical Center: Small rural hospital in Evergreen, Alabama delivering emergency, inpatient, and outpatient services to a similarly sized rural Alabama community as Crenshaw.
• Troy Regional Medical Center: Critical Access Hospital located in Troy, Alabama — roughly 30 miles from Luverne — offering comparable rural inpatient, emergency, and outpatient services to a similar Southeast Alabama population.
• Andalusia Health: Small acute care hospital in Andalusia, Alabama (Crenshaw County's southern neighbor) offering similar emergency, inpatient, surgical, and diagnostic services to a comparable rural patient base.
• Mizell Memorial Hospital: Independent rural hospital in Opp, Alabama providing emergency, inpatient, and outpatient care to a small surrounding community — directly comparable in scale and service mix to Crenshaw.
• Vaughan Regional Medical Center: Acute care hospital in Selma, Alabama operating under LifePoint Health with a comparable mix of emergency, inpatient, surgical, and behavioral health services serving a rural Alabama catchment.
• Bryan W. Whitfield Memorial Hospital: Independent rural hospital in Demopolis, Alabama offering comparable community-hospital service mix including emergency, inpatient, and outpatient care in rural west-central Alabama.

Broad incumbents

• LifePoint Health: Large private operator of rural and community hospitals across the U.S., including facilities like Vaughan Regional — competes for the same rural patient referrals and labor pool, and represents a potential strategic partner or acquirer.
• Community Health Systems: Major U.S. hospital operator with a portfolio including many small and mid-sized rural facilities — competes for rural patients in adjacent markets and employs the same specialist recruitment strategies.
• HCA Healthcare: Largest U.S. for-profit hospital operator with broad geographic reach — represents the dominant competitive reference point for rural patient outflow patterns and emergency referral dynamics.

Emerging players

• Acadia Healthcare: Leading operator of inpatient behavioral health facilities — directly comparable to Crenshaw's 20-bed psychiatric unit and a potential model for scaling the behavioral health service line.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/CrenshawCommunityHospital
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/crenshaw-community-hospital

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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