Bates County Memorial Hospital

What Bates County Memorial Hospital does

Bates County Memorial Hospital (BCMH) is a county-owned, non-profit rural community hospital headquartered in Butler, Missouri, approximately 60 miles south of Kansas City near I-49. The current facility opened on September 16, 1960 with 65 employees, tracing its institutional lineage to the original Butler community hospital opened in 1926, marking 100 years of continuous hospital care in Bates County in 2026. The hospital operates a 24-hour physician-staffed Emergency Department, inpatient care, surgical services (general, orthopedic, cataract), advanced diagnostic imaging (CT, MRI, Nuclear Medicine, Ultrasound), clinical laboratory, ambulance and EMS services, and a chemotherapy/infusion center (the Long-Nissen Infusion Center opened July 2024). It runs four Rural Health Clinic locations in Butler (High Street and Nursery Street), Adrian, and Rich Hill, and hosts visiting specialty clinics in cardiology, orthopedics, oncology, urology, gastroenterology, endocrinology, ophthalmology, nephrology, pain management, podiatry, pulmonology, and ENT.

The hospital's technology stack centers on an athenahealth patient portal for records access, scheduling, and bill pay, a telemedicine partnership with Blue Sky Neurology enabling remote neurologist evaluation of stroke patients within minutes of ED arrival, and a partnership network with Research Medical Center and LifeFlight Eagle for transfers requiring higher-acuity care. Core systems are conventional hospital information management and clinical imaging infrastructure rather than proprietary AI or advanced analytics platforms. Revenue is generated from acute inpatient admissions, emergency and outpatient visits, surgical procedures, imaging, lab, rehabilitation, infusion therapy, ambulance transport, and primary care clinic visits, billed through commercial insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, and self-pay, with financial assistance available for qualifying patients.

The customer base is the population of Bates County and adjacent rural Missouri communities, spanning all age groups from pediatric to geriatric and covering conditions including stroke, cardiac events, cancer, orthopedic needs, and chronic disease management. Go-to-market is community-oriented rather than commercial: patients access services through physician referrals, walk-in emergency care, scheduled outpatient appointments, and rural health clinic visits, supported by health fairs, educational events, patient testimonials, a community foundation, and an auxiliary volunteer program. The hospital is led by CEO Greg Weaver and CFO Terri Floyd, with Jennifer Klinksick, RN serving as Chief Nursing Officer.

Name

Bates County Memorial Hospital

Legal name

Bates County Memorial Hospital

Website

https://bcmhospital.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1960

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Bates County Memorial Hospital is a county-owned, non-profit rural community hospital in Butler, Missouri, providing 24-hour emergency, inpatient, surgical, imaging, infusion, and rehabilitation services to Bates County residents through a main campus and four Rural Health Clinics.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Rural Community Hospital Services

NAICS

Outpatient Care Centers (6214), Ambulatory Health Care Services (621)

SIC

Services-Hospitals (8060), Services-General Medical & Surgical Hospitals, Nec (8062), Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011)

akta.pro primary industry

Critical Access & Rural Hospitals (HLAFAAAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Rural Health Clinics (RHCs) (HLAFAGAL), Hospital-Based EMS & Mobile Integrated Health (HLAFANAC)

Keywords

• Rural community hospital
• Emergency medical services
• Primary care clinics
• Diagnostic imaging
• Rehabilitation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Butler

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Patient Care Services: Acute care hospitalization, emergency services, outpatient procedures, diagnostic imaging, laboratory services, rehabilitation, and surgical services billed through insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, or self-pay
2. Rural Health Clinic Services: Primary care and specialty clinic visits at Family Care Clinic locations in Adrian, Butler, and Rich Hill, providing outpatient medical services to community residents
3. Ambulance and EMS Services: 24/7 emergency medical transportation and ambulance services for Bates County area

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

BCMH is a county-owned rural community hospital providing 24-hour physician-staffed emergency care, inpatient hospitalization, surgical services, advanced diagnostic imaging, laboratory testing, ambulance/EMS, rehabilitation, infusion therapy, and primary/specialty outpatient care. Services are delivered through the main Butler, MO hospital and four Rural Health Family Care Clinics in Adrian, Butler (two locations), and Rich Hill, serving residents of Bates County and surrounding rural communities.

Product overview

Bates County Memorial Hospital (BCMH) is a rural community hospital providing comprehensive healthcare services through a multi-site structure. The hospital offers a unified set of clinical services centered at its main campus in Butler, Missouri, complemented by four Rural Health Family Care Clinics located in Adrian, Butler (High Street and Nursery Street), and Rich Hill. Core services include 24/7 emergency and inpatient care, surgical services (general, orthopedic, and specialty surgeries), diagnostic imaging (CT, MRI, nuclear medicine, ultrasound), laboratory services, and ambulance transport. The hospital has expanded specialty care through visiting specialist clinics in cardiology, orthopedics, oncology, urology, gastroenterology, and other disciplines. Rehabilitation services (physical, occupational, and speech therapy), cardiac-pulmonary rehabilitation, and the Long-Nissen Infusion Center for chemotherapy and infusion treatments round out the clinical portfolio. BCMH also provides community health education, wellness programs, and volunteer auxiliary services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Emergency Department 24-hour physician-staffed emergency department providing immediate care for urgent and life-threatening conditions, including stroke and cardiac events, for Bates County and surrounding residents.
• Family Care Clinics Rural health clinics providing primary care, preventive care, chronic disease management, and acute illness treatment at four locations in Adrian, Butler (High Street and Nursery Street), and Rich Hill, Missouri.
• Inpatient Care Hospital-based inpatient services providing overnight and multi-day care for patients requiring monitoring and treatment, including hospitalist coverage.
• Surgical Services Comprehensive surgical procedures including general surgery, orthopedic surgery, and cataract surgery performed by visiting specialists at the Butler, MO hospital for rural-area patients.
• Imaging and Radiology Services Full-service diagnostic imaging including CT scan, MRI, nuclear medicine, ultrasound, and general radiography performed for inpatients, outpatients, and emergency department patients.
• Laboratory Services Clinical laboratory testing for diagnostic purposes supporting all hospital departments and outpatient services.
• Ambulance and EMS Services 24/7 emergency medical services providing ground ambulance transport for emergency and inter-facility transfers throughout Bates County.
• Cardiac-Pulmonary Rehabilitation Medically supervised rehabilitation program for patients recovering from heart or lung conditions, offering exercise, education, and lifestyle support.
• Rehabilitation Services Physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy services for recovery and functional improvement across inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Long-Nissen Infusion Center Chemotherapy and other infusion treatments provided to local oncology patients through a dedicated center named the Curtis W. Long, MD and Gay L. Nissen, RN Infusion Center.
• Outpatient Specialty Clinics Visiting-specialty physician clinics providing cardiology, orthopedics, oncology, urology, gastroenterology, ophthalmology, and other specialist consultations on a referral basis.
• Respiratory Care Respiratory therapy and pulmonary services for inpatients and outpatients with breathing and lung conditions.
• Breast Health Services Screening and diagnostic mammography services provided locally for the early detection and evaluation of breast conditions.
• Endoscopy Procedures Diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy procedures for gastrointestinal evaluation.
• Nutrition Counseling Dietetic counseling services helping patients manage health conditions through nutrition, available by appointment at the Butler hospital.
• Telemedicine Stroke Care Telemedicine partnership with Blue Sky Neurology enabling remote neurologist evaluation, imaging review, and treatment guidance for stroke patients within minutes of arrival at BCMH.

Quantifiable outcome

• American Stroke Association Get With The Guidelines® Stroke Rural Recognition Silver award received in 2025 for stroke care quality
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Blue Sky NeurologycoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2025Telemedicine partnership enabling remote neurologist evaluation of stroke patients. Specialists can evaluate patients remotely, review imaging, and help guide treatment decisions alongside the local care team within minutes of patient arrival. This partnership is essential for rapid stroke diagnosis and treatment initiation at the rural hospital.
• Community Blood CenterminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Community partnership for blood drives and health fairs. The Community Blood Center participated in the Red Kingdom Health Fair providing blood donation opportunities alongside hospital health screenings and vendor activities.
• Local Health and Wellness VendorsminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2024Partnership with local organizations including Auxiliary Gift Shop, Bates County Community Health Foundation, Coffman Chiropractic, Compass Dental, Compass Behavioral Health, Dains Dental, KC Hearing Center, New Growth Transit, 49 Functional Fitness, Fitness Hub, Get Fit Gym, and Muscle Brigade for community health fair events.
• Bates County Community Health FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Hospital foundation supporting cancer care and other hospital services through fundraising. Foundation funded the Long-Nissen Infusion Center and provides scholarships for employee education. Named the Curtis W. Long, MD and Gay L. Nissen, RN Infusion Center in recognition of generous contributions.
• Research Medical CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional medical center for patient transfers when higher level of care is needed. BCMH coordinates rapid transfer for stroke patients and other conditions requiring specialized treatment not available locally, such as LifeFlight Eagle air transport to Research Medical Center.
• LifeFlight EaglecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAir medical transport service used for rapid patient transfer to higher-level care facilities when needed. Utilized for stroke patients requiring specialized treatment at larger medical centers.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Hedrick Medical Center: Hedrick Medical Center is a Critical Access Hospital in Chillicothe, Missouri (also part of the Saint Luke's Health System), serving a rural northwest-Missouri county with a comparable mix of 24/7 ED, primary care clinics, and visiting specialty services — a near-perfect regional analog.
• Cox Barton County Hospital: Cox Barton County Hospital in Lamar, Missouri is a small rural acute-care hospital within the CoxHealth system, providing 24-hour ED, imaging, and primary care across a small rural county — directly comparable in scale, service mix, and geographic role.
• Citizens Memorial Hospital: Citizens Memorial Hospital in Bolivar, Missouri is an independent community hospital serving Polk and surrounding rural counties with 24/7 ED, primary care clinics, specialty services, and rehab — closely analogous in mission, footprint, and rural critical-access profile to BCMH.
• Carroll County Memorial Hospital: Carroll County Memorial Hospital is a rural Missouri acute-care hospital with multiple rural health clinics, ED, and visiting specialty physicians — directly comparable as a small multi-site rural health system in the same state.
• Scotland County Hospital: Scotland County Hospital in Memphis, Missouri is a Critical Access Hospital serving a low-density rural county with 24/7 ED, outpatient clinics, and visiting specialists — a strong operational peer to BCMH in size and service mix.
• Ray County Memorial Hospital: Ray County Memorial Hospital is a county-owned rural Missouri hospital with primary care clinics and 24/7 ED, sharing BCMH's public-ownership model and small-rural catchment profile.

Broad incumbents

• Saint Luke's Health System: Saint Luke's operates Hedrick Medical Center in Chillicothe and other regional facilities, providing tele-neurology, transfer relationships, and specialty coverage to rural Missouri hospitals including similar Critical Access Hospitals — the umbrella system that rural peers plug into for higher-acuity care.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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