What Totally Kids Rehabilitation Hospital does

Totally Kids Rehabilitation Hospital is a single-campus, nonprofit specialty pediatric hospital founded in 1971 and operated by Mountain View Child Care, Inc. in Loma Linda, California. It provides rehabilitation, habilitation, subacute, and intermediate care exclusively for medically complex children and young adults from newborn to age 21. Core service lines include a 56-bed Pediatric Subacute Care unit (CMS 5-star rated, AHCA/NCAL 2026 Bronze Quality Award recipient), Pediatric Acute Rehabilitation (launched 2014), the Totally Infants Program (TIP) for NICU graduates (launched July 2019), Circlebrook Intermediate Care, and the KidShip inclusive day-health preschool. The hospital runs an evidence-based Ventilator Weaning Program that consistently serves 40+ mechanically ventilated pediatric patients at any given time, and delivers specialty therapies through EKSO Bionics exoskeleton gait training, applied virtual reality, biofeedback, aromatherapy, infant massage, and a certified MUSIC & MEMORY program using an interdisciplinary team of PT, OT, speech, respiratory, recreational, and child development therapists.

The underlying technology stack is rehabilitation-clinical rather than digital: the proprietary differentiators are clinical programs (TIP, KidShip, Circlebrook, vent weaning) and certified methodologies (Joint Commission-accredited since 1996), supplemented by imported specialty medical devices (EKSO exoskeleton, VR hardware, biofeedback instrumentation). No proprietary software, AI models, patents, or API products are disclosed; the hospital publishes CMS-required price transparency data covering ~300 services with negotiated rates across 12+ California payers.

The business model is per diem and per-CPT fee-for-service billed primarily through Medi-Cal and major commercial/managed-Medicaid payers (IEHP, Kaiser, Blue Shield, Cigna, Molina, Health Net, Anthem, United, Cal Optima). Patient acquisition is referral-led through acute hospitals and NICUs (with Loma Linda University Medical Center as a core channel partner) plus family word-of-mouth. Revenue is supplemented by charitable donations via the long-running 'One More From the Heart' Biker Run and community partnerships (Kids 4 Ever family lodging, Trinity Church events, Lifetouch portraits). Headcount sits in the 251–500 range and the organization has expanded service lines incrementally over the past decade without adding sites or pursuing mergers or outside capital.

Name

Totally Kids Rehabilitation Hospital

Legal name

Mountain View Child Care, Inc.

Website

https://totallykids.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1971

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Totally Kids Rehabilitation Hospital is a nonprofit pediatric specialty hospital in Loma Linda, California, providing acute rehabilitation, subacute care, ventilator weaning, NICU graduate (TIP) care, and inclusive preschool services to medically complex children from newborn to age 21.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pediatric Rehabilitation Hospital

NAICS

Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities (623210), Child Care Services (624410)

SIC

Services-Hospitals (8060), Services-General Medical & Surgical Hospitals, Nec (8062)

akta.pro primary industry

Children’s Hospitals & Pediatric Health Systems (HLAFAJAG)

Keywords

• Pediatric rehabilitation services
• Subacute medical care
• Ventilator weaning programs
• NICU transition care
• Pediatric therapy services

Headquarters

HQ city

Loma Linda

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Patient Care Services: Revenue generated from providing medical, rehabilitation, and habilitation services to pediatric patients. Services are billed per diem for room and board, and per CPT code for therapy services. Accepts multiple insurance providers including Blue Shield PPO HMO, Cigna, Inland Empire Health Plan (IEHP), Health Net (Commercial and Medi-Cal), Kaiser (Commercial and Medicaid), Medi-Cal, Molina Healthcare, United Health Care, Anthem Managed Medi-Cal, Cal Optima Managed Medi-Cal, and Phys HlthNet Work Managed Care Medi-Cal.
2. Subacute Care: 56-bed subacute wing offering long-term care and rehabilitation programs for children and young adults from newborn to 21 years of age. Revenue generated through per diem billing for room, board, and care services.
3. Donations and Community Support: Charitable donations from community events including the annual 'One More From the Heart' Biker Run, which raised $7,885 in 2024. Donations fund equipment, activities, holiday celebrations, birthday events, and family assistance for items not covered by insurance.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Totally Kids Rehabilitation Hospital provides inpatient pediatric acute rehabilitation, subacute medical care, ventilator weaning, and intermediate residential care for medically complex children from newborn to age 21. The hospital operates a 56-bed subacute wing and additional programs including the Totally Infants Program for NICU graduates, Circlebrook Intermediate Care, and the inclusive KidShip Day Health preschool.

Product overview

Totally Kids Rehabilitation Hospital is a pediatric rehabilitation hospital offering a comprehensive suite of specialized programs for children with medically complex conditions. The core offerings include Pediatric Acute Rehabilitation (an intensive program celebrating its tenth anniversary), Pediatric Subacute Care (a 56-bed long-term care facility), the Totally Infants Program (TIP) for NICU graduates, and Circlebrook Intermediate Care for residential care. Supporting programs include KidShip Day Health Program (inclusive preschool), the Ventilator Weaning Program, and specialty therapies including EKSO Bionics Exoskeleton, Virtual Reality, Biofeedback, Aromatherapy, and MUSIC & MEMORY. The organization has operated since 1971 and serves children from newborn to 21 years of age.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Totally Infants Program (TIP): A unique program designed to treat newborns with medically complex conditions upon discharge from a hospital's neonatal intensive care unit.
• Circlebrook Intermediate Care
• KidShip

Products and services

• Pediatric Acute Rehabilitation Intensive inpatient rehabilitation program for children recovering from acute illness, injury, surgery, traumatic brain injury, stroke, aneurysm, or other neurological events. Combines physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, respiratory therapy, and medical care in an interdisciplinary model.
• Pediatric Subacute Care

Quantifiable outcome

• Average Discharge WeeFIM Rating Total of 82.0 compared to 80.0 at similar facilities and 74.6 at all other rehabilitation facilities nationwide
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Kids 4 EvercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKids 4 Ever, Inc. is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization founded in 1983 dedicated to promoting and increasing quality of life of medically fragile children. They operate a three-bedroom home located next to Totally Kids offering affordable accommodations to families for $10 per night, enabling families from out of the area to stay close to their children during care.
• STS EducationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSTS Education, a company located in Simi Valley dedicated to creating educational technology, donated 30 HighQ Learning computer tablets containing educational digital games, books, and learning tools for resident use.
• Brandman UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBrandman University connected Crystal Lindsay (Totally Kids social worker) with STS Education for the tablet donation through Dr. DeLong-Hamilton who presented about organizations willing to make donations.
• Trinity Church RedlandscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTrinity Church in Redlands hosts inclusive events for Totally Kids residents including the Light & Power Disability Prom with a 'Celebrating America' theme. Their continued support creates opportunities for residents to experience joy, connection, and a sense of normalcy.
• Loma Linda University Medical Center (LLUMC)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLLUMC Palliative Team visits Totally Kids for collaborative discussions and mutual admiration for vital work supporting pediatric patients and families. Loma Linda University Children's Hospital is a key referral source for patients including NICU graduates.
• LifetouchminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLifetouch provides professional photography services for Spring Picture Day events, offering residents from Totally Kids and Circlebrook, along with students from the L.I.F.E. Program, opportunities for professional photos similar to traditional school settings.
• Motorcycle Clubs (Various)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerVarious motorcycle clubs throughout Southern California participate in the annual 'One More From the Heart' Biker Run, fundraising throughout the year and traveling to donate gifts, toys, and supplies to residents. The event has been held annually since 1990.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Ranken Jordan Pediatric Bridge Hospital: St. Louis-based pediatric bridge hospital providing subacute and rehabilitation care to children with complex medical needs transitioning from hospital to home. Direct comparable in pediatric subacute and post-acute rehabilitation.
• Kennedy Krieger Institute: Baltimore-based pediatric specialty hospital affiliated with Johns Hopkins providing inpatient rehabilitation, complex medical care, and developmental programs for children with neurological and developmental conditions.
• Blythedale Children's Hospital: New York-based children's specialty hospital focused on post-acute rehabilitation, complex medical care, and ventilator weaning for children. Closely matches Totally Kids' mix of pediatric acute rehabilitation and subacute services.
• St. Mary's Healthcare System for Children: New York City-based pediatric post-acute care provider offering subacute care, rehabilitation, and long-term care for medically complex children. Closely aligned with Totally Kids' subacute and long-term care model.
• Pediatric Specialty Care: Multi-site operator of pediatric skilled nursing and subacute care facilities in Pennsylvania providing ventilator management and complex medical care. Comparable in pediatric subacute and ventilator-dependent services.
• Shriners Children's: Network of pediatric specialty hospitals providing orthopedic, burn, spinal cord, and complex rehabilitation care to children regardless of ability to pay. Comparable as a multi-site pediatric specialty hospital operator focused on medically complex children.
• Children's Institute of Pittsburgh: Pittsburgh-based pediatric specialty provider offering inpatient rehabilitation, outpatient services, and educational/day programs for children with complex medical, developmental, and behavioral health needs.
• Weisman Children's Rehabilitation Hospital: Pennsylvania-based pediatric rehabilitation hospital offering acute inpatient rehabilitation, outpatient therapy, and specialty medical day programs. Comparable in operating model and pediatric rehab focus.

Others

• Loma Linda University Children's Hospital: Adjacent academic children's hospital and primary referral partner for Totally Kids. Not a direct competitor — provides acute and specialty pediatric care upstream of Totally Kids' subacute and rehabilitation services.

Broad incumbents

• St. Jude Children's Research Hospital: Larger pediatric specialty institution focused primarily on pediatric oncology and catastrophic childhood diseases. Overlaps as a high-acuity pediatric provider but with a different specialty concentration.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/totallykidsrehab

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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