Cottonwood Springs

What Cottonwood Springs does

Cottonwood Springs is a for-profit behavioral health hospital located in Olathe, Kansas, founded in 2015 and operating as part of Lifepoint Behavioral Health, a business unit of Lifepoint Health (Brentwood, Tennessee). The facility provides a full continuum of mental health and substance use treatment services across emergency mental health, inpatient psychiatric care, medically supervised detox, inpatient rehabilitation, partial hospitalization programs (PHP), intensive outpatient programs (IOP), and outpatient services. It also operates a dedicated Child & Adolescent Program and a co-occurring disorder (dual diagnosis) treatment program for patients with simultaneous mental health and substance use conditions. The branded Changes® outpatient program is offered at the secondary Olathe West location, alongside the main hospital at 13351 S Arapaho Drive. Care delivery combines evidence-based modalities (CBT, DBT) with medication management, holistic therapies (art, music, yoga, pet therapy), family counseling, and telehealth delivery, supported by standard behavioral health IT infrastructure including a patient portal (My HealthPoint) and health information exchange (HIE) capabilities.

The business model is insurance-reimbursed per diem billing for inpatient psychiatric and substance use services under in-network contracts with major commercial payers (Aetna, BlueKC, Cigna/Evernorth, United Behavioral Health, Humana, Magellan, Beacon, Ambetter) and Medicare Advantage plans. Gross per diem charges are $2,920.88, with negotiated commercial rates ranging from approximately $700 to $1,963 depending on payer, and a discounted cash price of $800. Patient acquisition is sales-led, driven by a 24/7 call center (913.353.3000), walk-in assessments, a formal healthcare provider referral partnership program, and insurance network visibility. The facility holds Joint Commission National Quality Approval and is affiliated with The Jason Foundation for youth suicide prevention.

Cottonwood Springs serves adult patients with mood and anxiety disorders, PTSD, borderline personality disorder, bipolar disorder, psychosis, suicidal ideation, and substance use disorders, alongside secondary pediatric/adolescent and geriatric segments. It operates within the 24-hospital Lifepoint Behavioral Health network, which provides scale, shared payor contracts, and brand backing, though the facility itself is a single-site operation in the Kansas City MSA with no disclosed expansion, funding, M&A, or leadership change activity in the available data.

Name

Cottonwood Springs

Legal name

Cottonwood Springs

Website

https://cottonwoodsprings.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Cottonwood Springs is a private, for-profit behavioral health hospital in Olathe, Kansas, operating within the Lifepoint Behavioral Health network. It provides inpatient and outpatient mental health and addiction treatment for adults, adolescents, and geriatric patients across the Kansas City MSA.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Behavioral Health Hospital Services

NAICS

Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Hospitals (622210), Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (621420), Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities (623220)

SIC

Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093)

akta.pro primary industry

Residential Substance Use Rehabilitation (Inpatient Rehab) (HLAFACAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Outpatient Mental Health Clinics & Counseling Centers (HLAFACAA), Outpatient Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Treatment Programs (HLAFABAD)

Keywords

• Behavioral health services
• Mental health treatment
• Addiction recovery
• Psychiatric inpatient care
• Substance use treatment

Headquarters

HQ city

Olathe

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Healthcare Services Revenue: Per diem billing for inpatient psychiatric and substance use treatment services across multiple payer contracts. Revenue derived from insurance reimbursement through in-network agreements with major commercial payers and Medicare Advantage plans.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Cottonwood Springs is a behavioral health hospital that provides inpatient and outpatient mental health and addiction treatment services. Its core offerings include 24/7 emergency mental health evaluation, inpatient psychiatric and chemical dependency treatment, medically supervised detox, Partial Hospitalization (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient (IOP) programs, co-occurring disorder (dual diagnosis) treatment, and a specialized Child & Adolescent program, all delivered under the Changes® outpatient treatment approach.

Product overview

Cottonwood Springs is a behavioral health hospital offering a comprehensive continuum of mental health and addiction treatment services. The facility operates under a platform of core inpatient and outpatient services, with specialized programs for mental health conditions (depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, psychosis, suicidal ideation) and substance use disorders (alcohol and drug addiction). Treatment programs include Emergency Mental Health Services, Inpatient Mental Health Treatment, Inpatient Rehab, and Outpatient programs (Partial Hospitalization Program and Intensive Outpatient Program). The facility also offers specialized Co-Occurring Disorder Treatment for dual diagnosis patients and a dedicated Child & Adolescent Program. Services are delivered through both in-person and telehealth channels. The facility is part of the Lifepoint Health network (Lifepoint Behavioral Health) and holds Joint Commission accreditation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Emergency Mental Health Services 24/7 emergency mental health evaluation and crisis intervention services for individuals experiencing acute psychiatric emergencies. Available via call center and walk-in assessment at the Olathe, KS facility.
• Inpatient Mental Health Treatment Comprehensive inpatient psychiatric care providing 24-hour monitoring, medication management, and therapeutic interventions for individuals requiring intensive mental health treatment. Per diem rate of $2,920.88 gross charge.
• Outpatient Mental Health Treatment Structured outpatient mental health programs including Partial Hospitalization (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient (IOP) services for individuals needing therapeutic support while maintaining daily responsibilities. Delivered under the Changes® treatment approach.
• Substance Use Treatment / Addiction Services Comprehensive addiction care including drug and alcohol abuse treatment with tailored care plans focused on lasting recovery. Spans medically supervised detox, inpatient rehab, and outpatient rehab programs. Per diem rate of $2,920.88 gross charge with $800 discounted cash price.
• Detox Program Medically supervised detoxification services for individuals withdrawing from drugs or alcohol, providing safe withdrawal management as part of the substance use treatment continuum.
• Inpatient Rehab Residential substance use rehabilitation program providing intensive treatment in a supportive environment for individuals recovering from addiction.
• Outpatient Substance Use Treatment

Quantifiable outcome

• Same-day assessments available
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

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Feature1 record

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Lifepoint Behavioral HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLifepoint Behavioral Health, formerly Springstone, is the parent company and business unit of Brentwood, Tennessee-based Lifepoint Health. Cottonwood Springs is part of this network of 24 behavioral health hospitals. The mission of making communities healthier is shared across the network.
• Lifepoint HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLifepoint Health is the parent company headquartered in Brentwood, Tennessee. Cottonwood Springs operates as part of the Lifepoint Behavioral Health business unit under this parent organization.
• The Jason FoundationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAffiliate partnership for youth suicide prevention. The Jason Foundation provides educational materials and training programs through Affiliate Offices, with Lifepoint Behavioral Health serving as a national affiliate hub for parents, teachers, guidance counselors, students, churches and community organizations.
• Healthcare Providers NetworkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership program with healthcare providers, community health organizations, and employee assistance programs across the country. Community representatives visit provider offices to review comprehensive mental health and addiction programs. Focus on continuum of care with follow-up collaboration.
• Insurance Payer NetworkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIn-network status with major commercial payers including Aetna, BlueKC, Cigna/Evernorth, United Behavioral Health, Humana, Magellan, Beacon, Ambetter, and numerous other regional plans. Medicare Advantage plans also in-network.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Acadia Healthcare: Largest pure-play behavioral health hospital operator in the US with ~250 facilities, including inpatient psychiatric and residential treatment. Directly comparable service lines (inpatient, PHP, IOP, addiction treatment) and similar payer mix.
• Pyramid Healthcare: Regional behavioral health provider offering inpatient psychiatric, detox, residential, PHP, IOP, and outpatient services — closely aligned service line mix and adolescent/adult dual population focus.
• Springstone Behavioral Health: Operating brand within Lifepoint Behavioral Health (the parent network) offering inpatient psychiatric, behavioral health, and addiction services — direct operational peer as a sister facility within the same parent system.
• Menninger Clinic: Renowned specialty psychiatric hospital offering inpatient, residential, and outpatient programs for mood, anxiety, and personality disorders. Comparable in clinical sophistication and inpatient-residential continuum.
• Rogers Behavioral Health: Specialty psychiatric system operating inpatient, residential, PHP, and IOP programs across the Midwest and nationally. Comparable continuum of mental health and addiction services with strong outcomes orientation.

Emerging players

• Newport Healthcare: Specialty mental health provider focused on adolescents, young adults, and families with residential, PHP, IOP, and outpatient programs — comparable on the child/adolescent mental health specialty segment.

Broad incumbents

• Universal Health Services: Major acute care and behavioral health system operating 400+ facilities, with the Behavioral Health Care segment running ~330 inpatient facilities offering comparable psychiatric and addiction services.
• HCA Healthcare: Largest US for-profit hospital operator with psychiatric units embedded in many of its 180+ hospitals. Comparable in offering inpatient mental health and substance use services, though as part of a much broader acute care portfolio.
• Wellpath: Provides behavioral health services across correctional, inpatient, and community settings with comparable acute psychiatric and substance use offerings, though primarily serving justice-involved populations.

Regional players

• Aurora Behavioral Health: Regional behavioral health hospital operator in the western US offering inpatient psychiatric, chemical dependency, PHP, and IOP — comparable service lines with a different geographic footprint.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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